In the Department of Early Childhood

(20 ILCS 5/5-336)     Sec. 5-336. In the Department of Early Childhood. For terms beginning on or after July 1, 2024, the Secretary shall receive an annual salary of $214,988 or as set by the Governor, whichever is higher. On July 1, 2025, and on each July 1 thereafter, the Secretary shall receive an increase in salary based on the cost of living adjustment as authorized by Senate Joint Resolution 192 of the 86th General Assembly.     Each Assistant Secretary of Early Childhood appointed under Section 5-123 of this Article shall receive an annual salary of $191,694. Starting January 18, 2027, each Assistant Secretary of Early Childhood appointed under Section 5-123 of this Article shall receive an annual salary of $197,850 or as set by the Governor, whichever is higher. On July 1, 2027, and on each July 1 thereafter, the Assistant Secretaries shall receive an increase in salary based on a cost of living adjustment as authorized by Senate Joint Resolution 192 of the 86th General Assembly. (Source: P.A. 103-594, eff. 6-25-24; 104-466, eff. 7-1-26.)