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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Student Intern - Aldermanic/City Council
At City Council, Madison Holmes serves as a Student Intern - Aldermanic. They work full-time, 0.88 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $30,212 (paid $17/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Nicholas Ilkanic holds the role of Aldermanic Aide at City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $30,160 (paid $29/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Estefania Espinosa works as a Aldermanic Aide for City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Estefania earned $29,120 in 2026 (paid $28/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Yasmin Chaudhry works as a Aldermanic Aide for City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Yasmin earned $27,560 in 2026 (paid $27/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Brittany Burks holds the role of Aldermanic Aide at City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $27,092 (paid $26/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Jazmin Cruz works as a Aldermanic Aide for City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Jazmin earned $27,040 in 2026 (paid $26/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Katherine Schafer holds the role of Aldermanic Aide at City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $27,040 (paid $26/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Alik Schier holds the role of Aldermanic Aide at City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $27,040 (paid $26/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Anaus Sylvain holds the role of Aldermanic Aide at City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $27,040 (paid $26/hour).