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 6
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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At City Council, Elizabeth Avila serves as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,032.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Grace Morin is a Staff Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,032.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Eunice Pena works as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman for City Council. Their status is full-time. Eunice earned $70,032 in 2026.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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James Battieste holds the role of Staff Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,008.
Assistant Cncl Community Secretary/City Council
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At City Council, Tiara Cosby serves as a Assistant Cncl Community Secretary. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,008.
Legislative Aide/City Council
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Elijah Grace works as a Legislative Aide for City Council. Their status is full-time. Elijah earned $70,008 in 2026.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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William Powell works as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman for City Council. Their status is full-time. William earned $70,008 in 2026.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Michelle Thompkins holds the role of Staff Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,008.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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At City Council, Sara Rodriguez serves as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,996.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Margaret Walsh works as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman for City Council. Their status is full-time. Margaret earned $69,528 in 2026.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Shirley Bonet is a Staff Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,492.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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At City Council, Alondra Zepeda serves as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,432.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Isabella Corya works as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman for City Council. Their status is full-time. Isabella earned $69,384 in 2026.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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At City Council, Emma Chesniak serves as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,228.
Legislative Aide/City Council
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Valeria Pedraza works as a Legislative Aide for City Council. Their status is full-time. Valeria earned $68,940 in 2026.
Legislative Aide/City Council
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Mauro Simental-Valdez works as a Legislative Aide for City Council. Their status is full-time. Mauro earned $68,940 in 2026.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Eleana Molise holds the role of Staff Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,992.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Jesse Orr works as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman for City Council. Their status is full-time. Jesse earned $67,992 in 2026.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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At City Council, Tanya Smith serves as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,992.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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At City Council, Evann Johnson serves as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,620.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Marguerite Kosterman holds the role of Staff Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,500.
Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Yasmin Moreno is a Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,176.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Sheila Rogers holds the role of Staff Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,140.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Carly Podbielski holds the role of Staff Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,008.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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At City Council, Betty Fletcher serves as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,936.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Cecilia Garcia holds the role of Staff Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,936.
Legislative Aide/City Council
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Rebecca Kasper is a Legislative Aide at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $66,936.
Assistant Sergeant at Arms/City Council
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At City Council, Javas Mccall serves as a Assistant Sergeant at Arms. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,936.
Assistant Sergeant at Arms/City Council
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Lincoln Hayes is a Assistant Sergeant at Arms at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $66,840.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Patrick Watson is a Staff Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $66,492.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Takeya Haney is a Staff Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $66,000.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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At City Council, Crescent Brown serves as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,604.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Carlos Benitez Cruz works as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman for City Council. Their status is full-time. Carlos earned $65,004 in 2026.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Erin King works as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman for City Council. Their status is full-time. Erin earned $64,992 in 2026.
Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Ryan Mccray holds the role of Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,992.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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At City Council, Vernon Wiltz serves as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,992.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Lai Chiu is a Staff Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,368.
Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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At City Council, Angelica Alcocer serves as a Assistant to the Alderman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,008.
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Mark Gameng holds the role of Staff Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,660.
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Grayson Tyler works as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman for City Council. Their status is full-time. Grayson earned $63,504 in 2026.