8 Highest Paid Village of Grayslake Employees

A lot of people like to claim that politicians and government employees are overpaid. Want to see if you’re right?

The village of Grayslake lists its employees salaries for the 2015-16 fiscal year on the village’s website while the Better Government Association also compiled a wide-ranging list of salaries for government employees throughout Illinois for 2014.

Here is a look at the 2015-16 salaries for Grayslake village employees:

1. Michael Ellis, Village Manager: $225,969
2. William Heinz, Director of Public Works: $163,500
3. Phillip Perlini, Chief of Police: $143,500
4. Kevin Mccrory: Building Commissioner: $126,588
5. Bettina O’Connell, Finance Director: $117,260
6. Brian Ernst, Police Commander: $110,334
7. Jeffrey Myhra, Police Commander: $107,120
8. Kirk A. Smith, Zoning Officer: $102,500

Want to see more? Search for government payroll information for local, county and township governments on the Better Government Association database.