Does Cook County (Illinois) pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Cook County (Illinois) employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Cook County (Illinois). This rating has decreased by 9% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Cook County (Illinois)?

62% of Cook County (Illinois) employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Cook County (Illinois) 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Cook County (Illinois)?

Attorney (9) , Judicial Law Clerk (6) , Investigator (5) , Youth Development Specialist (5) , Correctional Officer (4) , Election Judge (4) , Probation Officer (4) , Analyst (3) , Assistant Public Defender (3) , Contract Negotiator (3) , Intern (3) , Officer (3) , Adult Probation Officer (2) , Assistant Manager (2) , Assistant State's Attorney (2)

What are the pros of working at Cook County (Illinois) according to real employee reviews?

"The company provide Good benefits" ((in 35 reviews)); "Good pay, benefits, vacation, time off" ((in 18 reviews)); "Great people to work with and great hours." ((in 13 reviews)); "There is a good pension plan if you stay long enough, and many people do." ((in 6 reviews)); "Work life balance is great" ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Cook County (Illinois) according to real employee reviews?

"Bad management and little support" ((in 11 reviews)); "scared, incompetent leadership in the Bureau of Technology" ((in 6 reviews)); "Salaries could be higher, but benefits are great." ((in 5 reviews)); "Micromanaging upper Management doesn’t listen." ((in 4 reviews)); "Managers do zero effort in trying to build trust with their employees." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Cook County (Illinois) layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Cook County (Illinois) layoffs and their outlook for job security at Cook County (Illinois) in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Cook County (Illinois) locations?

Chicago , Alsip , Evanston , Naperville , Oak Lawn , Cooper

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3.4

62% would recommend to a friend

(54 total reviews)

Toni Preckwinkle

55% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.2

Culture & values

3.2

Career opportunities

2.8

Senior management

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

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1.0

Mar 18, 2026

Crook County

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The pay is decent, but you have to know someone.

Cons

Cliques. You have to be part of their game, or their inner circle, to get a job in the Veterans Assistance Commission department.

3.0

Nov 16, 2025

Great benefits terrible pay

Coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great health benefits and pto

Cons

Terrible salary. Not a livable wage for an individual or a family

4.0

Oct 7, 2025

Na

Law clerk

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good opportunity to learn about the law

Cons

Low pay that is not competitive

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