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 4
Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Thomas Townsend holds the role of Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,000.
Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Adam Winters holds the role of Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,000.
Assistant Cncl Community Secretary/City Council
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Mabel Orama holds the role of Assistant Cncl Community Secretary at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,292.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Lucy Nye is a Staff Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $88,008.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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At City Council, Nanida Cleveland serves as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,564.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Olivia Simon works as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman for City Council. Their status is full-time. Olivia earned $87,564 in 2026.
Legislative Aide/City Council
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Constantin Carrigan holds the role of Legislative Aide at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,540.
Assistant Cncl Community Secretary/City Council
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At City Council, Margaret Dever serves as a Assistant Cncl Community Secretary. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,336.
Legislative Aide/City Council
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At City Council, Jamie Cernek serves as a Legislative Aide. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,096.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Jessica Papp is a Staff Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $87,024.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Juanita Barajas holds the role of Staff Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,000.
Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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At City Council, Michelle Jenkins serves as a Assistant to the Alderman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,664.
Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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At City Council, Jennifer Solski serves as a Assistant to the Alderman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,280.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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At City Council, Tonnika King serves as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,160.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Alejandra Izquierdo holds the role of Staff Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,500.
Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Bethel Kifle works as a Assistant to the Alderman for City Council. Their status is full-time. Bethel earned $85,008 in 2026.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Auberette Ruiz holds the role of Staff Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,008.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Jesse Smart Jr is a Staff Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $84,972.
Legislative Aide/City Council
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Daimhin Mcgrath works as a Legislative Aide for City Council. Their status is full-time. Daimhin earned $84,864 in 2026.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Brian Pelrine holds the role of Staff Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,000.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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At City Council, Keith Sokolowski serves as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,496.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Jill Bush works as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman for City Council. Their status is full-time. Jill earned $82,992 in 2026.
Legislative Aide/City Council
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Prabhneek Heer works as a Legislative Aide for City Council. Their status is full-time. Prabhneek earned $82,716 in 2026.
Legislative Aide/City Council
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Sophia Mayen holds the role of Legislative Aide at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,716.
Legislative Aide/City Council
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At City Council, Iris Postma serves as a Legislative Aide. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,716.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Brooklynn Boyd is a Staff Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $82,500.
Legislative Aide/City Council
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At City Council, Alicia Johnson serves as a Legislative Aide. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,488.
Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Teresa Barbosa works as a Assistant to the Alderman for City Council. Their status is full-time. Teresa earned $82,392 in 2026.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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John Cruz-Barcenas holds the role of Staff Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,392.
Legislative Aide/City Council
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Terri Marsh is a Legislative Aide at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $82,392.
Legislative Aide/City Council
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Jamil Muhammad is a Legislative Aide at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $82,392.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Ann Nieciak is a Staff Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $82,392.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Kerri Stojack holds the role of Staff Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,392.
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.
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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.