Legislative Assistant Councilmember

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

8 employees hold this title in Council Legislative. Median total compensation for the role is $43,295, below the department median of $49,278.

Employees: 8
Total payroll: $265K
Role median: $43,295
Agency median: $49,278
Comparison: Below

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Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$4,000$54,579+

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How total compensation varies among the 8 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across City of Buffalo

Legislative Assistant Councilmember is held in 2 City of Buffalo departments. In Council Legislative, the median of $43,295 ranks #1 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Council Staff

$17,187 · 3

Median total compensation for the Legislative Assistant Councilmember role in other City of Buffalodepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Employees with this title

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Palmira Ortiz

Legislative Assistant Councilmember/Council Legislative

2026 total comp

$6,832

Sub-department: General Government Support
Base pay: $5,595
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,237
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,832

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Employeeid: 176117

Palmira Ortiz is a Legislative Assistant Councilmember at Council Legislative within General Government Support. 2026 total compensation came to $6,832.