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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At City Council, Rosaura Bocanegra serves as a Assistant to the Alderman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,284.
Legislative Aide/City Council
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Qwanchaize Edwards holds the role of Legislative Aide at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $109,992.
Legislative Aide/City Council
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Jonathan Nagy works as a Legislative Aide for City Council. Their status is full-time. Jonathan earned $109,992 in 2026.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Marlene Raddatz holds the role of Staff Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $109,992.
Legislative Aide/City Council
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Yisrael Shapiro is a Legislative Aide at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $109,992.
Legislative Aide/City Council
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At City Council, Laura Reimers serves as a Legislative Aide. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $109,284.
Legislative Aide/City Council
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Alonzo Williams holds the role of Legislative Aide at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $109,284.
Legislative Aide/City Council
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At City Council, Lanessa Young serves as a Legislative Aide. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $109,284.
Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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At City Council, Adam Roberts serves as a Assistant to the Alderman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,672.
Deputy Administrator-Cofa/City Council
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At City Council, Kathryn O'Toole serves as a Deputy Administrator-Cofa. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,276.
Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Scott Jaburek works as a Assistant to the Alderman for City Council. Their status is full-time. Scott earned $108,168 in 2026.
Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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At City Council, Alma Rivera serves as a Assistant to the Alderman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,120.
Legislative Aide/City Council
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At City Council, Leslie Perkins serves as a Legislative Aide. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,496.
Legislative Aide/City Council
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Brian Freedman holds the role of Legislative Aide at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,004.