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
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Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Carla Glover is a Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $100,008.
Legislative Aide/City Council
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Lusia Navarra holds the role of Legislative Aide at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,008.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Maurita Gavin is a Staff Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,024.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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At City Council, Ethan Brady serves as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,992.
Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Katherine Mclaughlin works as a Assistant to the Alderman for City Council. Their status is full-time. Katherine earned $97,944 in 2026.
Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Casandra Davenport holds the role of Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,836.
Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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At City Council, Joanna Angarone serves as a Assistant to the Alderman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,012.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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At City Council, Charles Rice serves as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,952.
Legislative Aide/City Council
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At City Council, Ruben Franco serves as a Legislative Aide. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,484.
Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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At City Council, Jane Garcia serves as a Assistant to the Alderman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,268.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Brandon Bradford holds the role of Staff Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,992.
Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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At City Council, Chaquita Starks serves as a Assistant to the Alderman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,992.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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April Burgos is a Staff Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $94,584.
Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Nicole Granacki works as a Assistant to the Alderman for City Council. Their status is full-time. Nicole earned $94,500 in 2026.
Legislative Aide/City Council
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At City Council, Josue Ortiz serves as a Legislative Aide. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,464.