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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Aldermanic Aide/City Council
At City Council, Lavern Watson serves as a Aldermanic Aide. They work part-time, 0.25 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $13,000 (paid $25/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Luai Awad works as a Aldermanic Aide for City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.25 FTE. Luai earned $10,140 in 2026 (paid $20/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Ronelle Mustin holds the role of Aldermanic Aide at City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.25 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $9,105 (paid $18/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
At City Council, Daniel Fahey serves as a Aldermanic Aide. They work part-time, 0.25 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $8,632 (paid $17/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Beverly Mitchell holds the role of Aldermanic Aide at City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.25 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $8,632 (paid $17/hour).