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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Legislative Aide/City Council
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At City Council, Darlene Wilson serves as a Legislative Aide. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,104.
Legislative Aide/City Council
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Rocio Varela is a Legislative Aide at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $82,008.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Kassandra Cardenas holds the role of Staff Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,948.
Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Alexandra Ponder-Bisping works as a Assistant to the Alderman for City Council. Their status is full-time. Alexandra earned $81,888 in 2026.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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At City Council, Gregory Bell serves as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,804.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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At City Council, Maria Fattore-Lazzaroni serves as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,384.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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At City Council, Kathryn Balaskovits serves as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,988.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Maricela Gallegos holds the role of Staff Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,916.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Jose Lopez holds the role of Staff Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,916.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Cordarryl Jackson holds the role of Staff Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,256.
Legislative Aide/City Council
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Natalie Howse works as a Legislative Aide for City Council. Their status is full-time. Natalie earned $79,992 in 2026.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Cindy Jimenez-Saavedra works as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman for City Council. Their status is full-time. Cindy earned $79,992 in 2026.
Legislative Aide/City Council
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Marie Snyder is a Legislative Aide at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $79,992.
Legislative Aide/City Council
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Antonio Hinton is a Legislative Aide at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $79,992.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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At City Council, Jacob Shelly serves as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,824.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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At City Council, Anita Hayes serves as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,728.
Legislative Aide/City Council
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Zachary Mauer is a Legislative Aide at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $79,572.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Sharron Mccoy works as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman for City Council. Their status is full-time. Sharron earned $78,108 in 2026.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Shola Kehinde holds the role of Staff Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,036.
Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Catherine Sharp holds the role of Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,000.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Esmeralda Borrero is a Staff Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $77,772.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Jason Liechty works as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman for City Council. Their status is full-time. Jason earned $77,256 in 2026.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Tawanda Perkins works as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman for City Council. Their status is full-time. Tawanda earned $77,256 in 2026.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Rebecca Rios works as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman for City Council. Their status is full-time. Rebecca earned $77,256 in 2026.
Legislative Aide/City Council
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Daniel Diliberto is a Legislative Aide at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $76,212.