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
Highest-paid first / page 2
Alderman - 41St Ward/City Council
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Anthony Napolitano holds the role of Alderman - 41St Ward at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,020.
Alderman - 39Th Ward/City Council
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Samantha Nugent works as a Alderman - 39Th Ward for City Council. Their status is full-time. Samantha earned $142,020 in 2026.
Alderman - 38Th Ward/City Council
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Nicholas Sposato holds the role of Alderman - 38Th Ward at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,046.
Alderman - 49Th Ward/City Council
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Maria Hadden is a Alderman - 49Th Ward at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $139,776.
Legislative Aide/City Council
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Renee Barrera holds the role of Legislative Aide at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,496.
Legislative Aide/City Council
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Michael Howlett works as a Legislative Aide for City Council. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $135,912 in 2026.
Alderman - 23Rd Ward/City Council
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At City Council, Silvana Tabares serves as a Alderman - 23Rd Ward. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,676.
Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Daniel Luna holds the role of Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,908.
Alderman - 31St Ward/City Council
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Felix Cardona works as a Alderman - 31St Ward for City Council. Their status is full-time. Felix earned $133,368 in 2026.
Alderman - 15Th Ward/City Council
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Raymond Lopez works as a Alderman - 15Th Ward for City Council. Their status is full-time. Raymond earned $133,368 in 2026.
Alderman - 47Th Ward/City Council
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Matthew Martin holds the role of Alderman - 47Th Ward at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,344.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Saliou Mbaye is a Staff Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $132,960.
Alderman - 19Th Ward/City Council
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Matthew O Shea holds the role of Alderman - 19Th Ward at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,836.
Alderman - 42Nd Ward/City Council
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Brendan Reilly holds the role of Alderman - 42Nd Ward at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,232.
Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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At City Council, Reginald Stewart serves as a Assistant to the Alderman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $127,008.
Legislative Aide/City Council
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Carlos Gamboa works as a Legislative Aide for City Council. Their status is full-time. Carlos earned $126,996 in 2026.
Chief Administrative Officer/City Council
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Janice Oda-Gray is a Chief Administrative Officer at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $126,492.
Alderman - 13Th Ward/City Council
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At City Council, Marty Quinn serves as a Alderman - 13Th Ward. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $126,252.
Alderman - 36Th Ward/City Council
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Gilbert Villegas works as a Alderman - 36Th Ward for City Council. Their status is full-time. Gilbert earned $126,000 in 2026.
Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Christopher Vittorio works as a Assistant to the Alderman for City Council. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $125,424 in 2026.
Sergeant at Arms/City Council
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At City Council, Alvin Starks serves as a Sergeant at Arms. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,092.
Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Trina Mangrum works as a Assistant to the Alderman for City Council. Their status is full-time. Trina earned $123,600 in 2026.
Legislative Aide/City Council
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Mary Phillips works as a Legislative Aide for City Council. Their status is full-time. Mary earned $121,080 in 2026.
Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Sheila Marionneaux is a Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $121,008.
Legislative Aide/City Council
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John Heroff is a Legislative Aide at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $120,168.
Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Barbara Williams works as a Assistant to the Alderman for City Council. Their status is full-time. Barbara earned $119,880 in 2026.
Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Kajie Mcmullen works as a Assistant to the Alderman for City Council. Their status is full-time. Kajie earned $115,080 in 2026.
Legislative Aide/City Council
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Tristan Karnezis Angus holds the role of Legislative Aide at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $113,292.
Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Erin Ross works as a Assistant to the Alderman for City Council. Their status is full-time. Erin earned $113,292 in 2026.
Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Vanessa Valentin works as a Assistant to the Alderman for City Council. Their status is full-time. Vanessa earned $113,292 in 2026.
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.