City of Boston / Boston City Council
Agency file
The Boston City Council is part of the legislative branch — making laws, setting policy, and overseeing government.
In 2024, this agency had 141 employees with median total compensation of $53,420; the highest distinct record was $176,685.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 141 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($53,420) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $119,769 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $4,600. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Record list
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Central Staff Director (Cc)/Boston City Council
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Michelle Laibson Goldberg works as a Central Staff Director (Cc) for Boston City Council. Michelle earned $176,685 in 2024.
Secretary/Boston City Council
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Emily Polston holds the role of Secretary at Boston City Council. In 2024, their total compensation was $139,105.
Secretary/Boston City Council
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Amanda Curley is a Secretary at Boston City Council. 2024 total compensation came to $128,146.
Compliancedir&Staffcounsel(Cc)/Boston City Council
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Meghan Kavanagh is a Compliancedir&Staffcounsel(Cc) at Boston City Council. 2024 total compensation came to $126,790.
Research & Policy Director (Cc)/Boston City Council
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Shane Pac holds the role of Research & Policy Director (Cc) at Boston City Council. In 2024, their total compensation was $123,481.