Counsel to Governor Pritzker Notes 1. Former governor of Illinois Bruce Rauner, who was independently wealthy, has previously stated that he would only accept $1 in salary. In 2015, the Council of State Governments reported that Rauner had returned all but $1 of his salary to the State of Illinois. However, the pay rate for the title of governor in Illinois remains at $177,412. 2. After billionaire J.B. Pritzker spent a record a $171.5 million of his own personal fortune to fund his campaign to win the governor's seat, he decided not to accept a state salary during his time in office. References External links Information on the Iliinois Governor's Mansion on the webpage of the Illinois Office of the Governor Burial places of Illinois Governors Article V (Executive) in the Illinois Constitution 1818 establishments in Illinois Territory