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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Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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At City Council, Michael Muse serves as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,992.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Emma Ortega is a Staff Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $49,992.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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At City Council, Jason Sanchez serves as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,992.
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
At City Council, Mary Cavanaugh-Oliver serves as a Aldermanic Aide. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,880 (paid $47/hour).
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Carolyn Brown holds the role of Staff Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,396.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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At City Council, Brandon Nutting serves as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,000.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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At City Council, Crystal Redditt serves as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,496.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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At City Council, Wendy Armenta serves as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,388.
Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Jacqueline Lopez works as a Assistant to the Alderman for City Council. Their status is full-time. Jacqueline earned $46,428 in 2026.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Anthony Mondragon is a Staff Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,428.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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At City Council, Lenda Mason serves as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,356.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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At City Council, Lindsey Ridley serves as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,356.