South Twigg, Floyd and Elk Grove employ the most government workers per capita among townships in North Suburbs, according to 2017 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.
State law requires local governments to self-report financial records each year, including the number of employees whose paychecks come from taxpayers. Employees per capita is calculated to compare staffs across cities and villages.
Where does your township rank?
North Suburbs townships with the most public employees
Rank
Township
County
Population
Total Employees
% of Employees Per Capita
1
South Twigg
Hamilton
132
7
5.30 %
2
Floyd
Warren
514
11
2.14 %
3
Elk Grove
Cook
33,127
56
0.17 %
4
Hanover
Cook
101,091
85
0.08 %
5
Barrington
Cook
16,000
9
0.06 %
6
Maine
Cook
135,772
67
0.05 %
7
Schaumburg
Cook
131,288
60
0.05 %
8
Norwood Park
Cook
26,385
10
0.04 %
9
New Trier
Cook
55,424
14
0.03 %
10
Northfield
Cook
85,102
26
0.03 %
11
Wheeling
Cook
154,000
44
0.03 %
12
Palatine
Cook
113,249
28
0.02 %
13
Niles
Cook
102,000
10
0.01 %
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