The Block Club Chicago Podcast He Was The City's Highest Paid Employee -- Now He's Getting A Raise
Dorval Carter Jr. is in line for a substantial pay hike.
Carter’s tenure as the highest-compensated employee in city government ended when he stepped down as CTA president on Jan. 31, giving up his $391,108 salary.
But in a few weeks, he’ll start receiving a $137,000-a-year pension, according to the CTA. As a longtime federal employee, Carter also likely qualifies for a federal pension. Federal officials did not answer questions about Carter’s federal benefits.
Host - Jon Hansen
Reporter - Manny Ramos
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