City of Chicago / City Council
Agency file
The City Council is part of the legislative branch — making laws, setting policy, and overseeing government.
In 2026, this agency had 437 employees with median total compensation of $67,992; the highest distinct record was $163,908.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 437 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($67,992) — 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 $137,496 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $21,840. 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
Highest-paid first / page 1
Legislative Aide/City Council
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Audrey Wade is a Legislative Aide at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $163,908.
Alderman - 9Th Ward/City Council
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Anthony Beale holds the role of Alderman - 9Th Ward at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $155,688.
Alderman - 27Th Ward/City Council
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At City Council, Walter Burnett serves as a Alderman - 27Th Ward. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $155,688.
Alderman - 10Th Ward/City Council
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Peter Chico is a Alderman - 10Th Ward at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $155,688.
Alderman - 46Th Ward/City Council
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Angela Clay is a Alderman - 46Th Ward at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $155,688.
Alderman - 16Th Ward/City Council
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Stephanie Coleman works as a Alderman - 16Th Ward for City Council. Their status is full-time. Stephanie earned $155,688 in 2026.
Alderman - 34Th Ward/City Council
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William Conway is a Alderman - 34Th Ward at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $155,688.
Alderman - 30Th Ward/City Council
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Ruth Cruz is a Alderman - 30Th Ward at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $155,688.
Alderman - 18Th Ward/City Council
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Derrick Curtis holds the role of Alderman - 18Th Ward at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $155,688.
Alderman - 28Th Ward/City Council
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Jason Ervin is a Alderman - 28Th Ward at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $155,688.
Alderman - 26Th Ward/City Council
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At City Council, Jessica Fuentes serves as a Alderman - 26Th Ward. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $155,688.
Alderman - 45Th Ward/City Council
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James Gardiner holds the role of Alderman - 45Th Ward at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $155,688.
Alderman - 14Th Ward/City Council
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Jeylu Gutierrez is a Alderman - 14Th Ward at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $155,688.
Alderman - 6Th Ward/City Council
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William Hall is a Alderman - 6Th Ward at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $155,688.
Alderman - 43Rd Ward/City Council
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Timothy Knudsen is a Alderman - 43Rd Ward at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $155,688.
Alderman - 48Th Ward/City Council
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Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth is a Alderman - 48Th Ward at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $155,688.
Alderman - 7Th Ward/City Council
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At City Council, Gregory Mitchell serves as a Alderman - 7Th Ward. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $155,688.
Alderman - 37Th Ward/City Council
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Emma Mitts holds the role of Alderman - 37Th Ward at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $155,688.
Alderman - 17Th Ward/City Council
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At City Council, David Moore serves as a Alderman - 17Th Ward. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $155,688.
Alderman - 21St Ward/City Council
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Ronnie Mosley holds the role of Alderman - 21St Ward at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $155,688.
Alderman - 35Th Ward/City Council
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Anthony Quezada works as a Alderman - 35Th Ward for City Council. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $155,688 in 2026.
Alderman - 12Th Ward/City Council
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Julia Ramirez works as a Alderman - 12Th Ward for City Council. Their status is full-time. Julia earned $155,688 in 2026.
Alderman - 4Th Ward/City Council
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Lamont Robinson is a Alderman - 4Th Ward at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $155,688.
Alderman - 22Nd Ward/City Council
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Michael Rodriguez is a Alderman - 22Nd Ward at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $155,688.
Alderman - 24Th Ward/City Council
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At City Council, Monique Scott serves as a Alderman - 24Th Ward. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $155,688.
Alderman - 50Th Ward/City Council
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Debra Silverstein is a Alderman - 50Th Ward at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $155,688.
Alderman - 29Th Ward/City Council
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Christophe Taliaferro holds the role of Alderman - 29Th Ward at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $155,688.
Alderman - 20Th Ward/City Council
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Jeanette Taylor is a Alderman - 20Th Ward at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $155,688.
Alderman - 40Th Ward/City Council
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Andre Vasquez works as a Alderman - 40Th Ward for City Council. Their status is full-time. Andre earned $155,688 in 2026.
Alderman - 5Th Ward/City Council
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At City Council, Desmon Yancy serves as a Alderman - 5Th Ward. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $155,688.
Alderman - 3Rd Ward/City Council
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Patricia Dowell holds the role of Alderman - 3Rd Ward at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $154,716.
Alderman - 8Th Ward/City Council
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Michelle Harris holds the role of Alderman - 8Th Ward at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $154,716.
Alderman - 44Th Ward/City Council
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At City Council, Bennett Lawson serves as a Alderman - 44Th Ward. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $149,520.
Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Allyson Allison is a Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $144,504.
Alderman - 32Nd Ward/City Council
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At City Council, Scott Waguespack serves as a Alderman - 32Nd Ward. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $144,264.
Alderman - 33Rd Ward/City Council
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At City Council, Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez serves as a Alderman - 33Rd Ward. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,776.
Alderman - 25Th Ward/City Council
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Byron Sigcho holds the role of Alderman - 25Th Ward at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,776.
Alderman - 2Nd Ward/City Council
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At City Council, Brian Hopkins serves as a Alderman - 2Nd Ward. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,020.
Alderman - 1St Ward/City Council
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At City Council, Daniel La Spata serves as a Alderman - 1St Ward. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,020.
Alderman - 11Th Ward/City Council
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Nicole Lee holds the role of Alderman - 11Th Ward at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,020.