Illinois § 8-117
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 8-117, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-117.
Salary. "Salary": Annual salary of an employee as follows: (a) Beginning on the effective date and prior to July 1, 1947, $3,000; and beginning on July 1, 1947 and prior to July 1, 1953, $4,800; and beginning on July 1, 1953 and prior to July 1, 1957, $6,000 shall be the maximum amount of annual salary of any employee which shall be considered for any purpose hereunder. (b) If appropriated, fixed or arranged on an annual basis, beginning July 1, 1957, the actual sum payable during the year if the employee worked the full normal working time in his position, at the rate of compensation, exclusive of overtime and final vacation, appropriated or fixed as salary or wages for service in the position. (c) If appropriated, fixed or arranged on other than an annual basis, beginning July 1, 1957, the applicable schedules specified in Sections 8-233 and 8-235 shall be used for conversion of the salary to an annual basis. (d) Beginning July 13, 1941, if the city provides lodging for an employee without charge, his salary shall be considered to be $120 a year more than the amount payable as salary for the year; the salary of an employee for whom daily meals are provided without charge by the city shall be considered to be $120 a year more than the amount payable as his salary for the year, for each such daily meal, not exceeding three per day. (e) Beginning September 19, 1981, the salary of a person who was or is an employee of a Board of Education on or after that date shall include the amount of employee contributions, if any, picked up by the employer for that employee under Section 8-174.1. (Source: P.A. 91-357, eff. 7-29-99.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 8-117
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 8-117 cover?
Section 8-117 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 8-117?
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