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 11
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Anna Hartmann works as a Aldermanic Aide for City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Anna earned $20,800 in 2026 (paid $20/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
At City Council, Josephine Joanis serves as a Aldermanic Aide. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $20,800 (paid $20/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Evelyn Linck holds the role of Aldermanic Aide at City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $20,800 (paid $20/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Alicia Maciel works as a Aldermanic Aide for City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Alicia earned $20,800 in 2026 (paid $20/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
George Mangialardi holds the role of Aldermanic Aide at City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $20,800 (paid $20/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Joseph Ruiz works as a Aldermanic Aide for City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Joseph earned $20,800 in 2026 (paid $20/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Ramona Ruiz works as a Aldermanic Aide for City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Ramona earned $20,800 in 2026 (paid $20/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Zuri Spencer holds the role of Aldermanic Aide at City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $20,800 (paid $20/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Alfredo Trigo is a Aldermanic Aide at City Council. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $20,800 (paid $20/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
At City Council, Lamia Young serves as a Aldermanic Aide. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $20,800 (paid $20/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Younes Youssoufi works as a Aldermanic Aide for City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Younes earned $20,800 in 2026 (paid $20/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Genesis Morro works as a Aldermanic Aide for City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Genesis earned $19,760 in 2026 (paid $19/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Gloria Arriaga holds the role of Aldermanic Aide at City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $18,720 (paid $18/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
At City Council, Mark Benkert serves as a Aldermanic Aide. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $18,720 (paid $18/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
At City Council, Alexia Luna serves as a Aldermanic Aide. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $18,720 (paid $18/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
At City Council, Jack Murrihy serves as a Aldermanic Aide. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $18,720 (paid $18/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
James Toomey is a Aldermanic Aide at City Council. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $18,720 (paid $18/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Bonita Bullocks is a Aldermanic Aide at City Council. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $18,023 (paid $17/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Makilah Cooley is a Aldermanic Aide at City Council. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $17,680 (paid $17/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
At City Council, Charlotte Harris serves as a Aldermanic Aide. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $17,680 (paid $17/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Sylvia Luque works as a Aldermanic Aide for City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Sylvia earned $17,680 in 2026 (paid $17/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Eleanor Mcguire works as a Aldermanic Aide for City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Eleanor earned $17,680 in 2026 (paid $17/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Gabriel Perez holds the role of Aldermanic Aide at City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $17,680 (paid $17/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Penelope Sotos works as a Aldermanic Aide for City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Penelope earned $17,680 in 2026 (paid $17/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Erin Tylutki works as a Aldermanic Aide for City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Erin earned $17,680 in 2026 (paid $17/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Otis Hunter is a Aldermanic Aide at City Council. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $17,368 (paid $17/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
At City Council, Madden Blough serves as a Aldermanic Aide. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $17,264 (paid $17/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Paige Buckley is a Aldermanic Aide at City Council. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $17,264 (paid $17/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Jonathan Garcia holds the role of Aldermanic Aide at City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $17,264 (paid $17/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Brandon Kaufman is a Aldermanic Aide at City Council. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $17,264 (paid $17/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
At City Council, James Sobun serves as a Aldermanic Aide. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $17,264 (paid $17/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
At City Council, Akil Williams serves as a Aldermanic Aide. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $17,264 (paid $17/hour).
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).