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 8
Legislative Aide/City Council
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Karson Caldwell is a Legislative Aide at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,664.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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At City Council, Citlally Fonseca Hernandez serves as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,664.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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At City Council, Albert Mckinney serves as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,664.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Marcos Torres is a Staff Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,664.
Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Lesley Jimenez holds the role of Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,992.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Junteng Chen holds the role of Staff Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,620.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Cheryl Story works as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman for City Council. Their status is full-time. Cheryl earned $55,500 in 2026.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Santos Moreno is a Staff Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $55,008.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Priscila Pena is a Staff Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $55,008.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Dawn Flannigan works as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman for City Council. Their status is full-time. Dawn earned $54,000 in 2026.
Legislative Aide/City Council
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Donece Allen works as a Legislative Aide for City Council. Their status is full-time. Donece earned $53,496 in 2026.
Legislative Aide/City Council
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Patricia Hicks works as a Legislative Aide for City Council. Their status is full-time. Patricia earned $52,728 in 2026.
Legislative Aide/City Council
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Sharon Franklin works as a Legislative Aide for City Council. Their status is full-time. Sharon earned $52,716 in 2026.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Monika Romo is a Staff Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,440.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Diamond Bettis is a Staff Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,008.
Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Joyce Schraeder holds the role of Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,996.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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At City Council, Michael Muse serves as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,992.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Emma Ortega is a Staff Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $49,992.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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At City Council, Jason Sanchez serves as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,992.
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
At City Council, Mary Cavanaugh-Oliver serves as a Aldermanic Aide. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,880 (paid $47/hour).
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Carolyn Brown holds the role of Staff Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,396.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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At City Council, Brandon Nutting serves as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,000.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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At City Council, Crystal Redditt serves as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,496.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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At City Council, Wendy Armenta serves as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,388.
Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Jacqueline Lopez works as a Assistant to the Alderman for City Council. Their status is full-time. Jacqueline earned $46,428 in 2026.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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Anthony Mondragon is a Staff Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,428.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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At City Council, Lenda Mason serves as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,356.
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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At City Council, Lindsey Ridley serves as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,356.
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Joshua Yeo holds the role of Staff Assistant to the Alderman at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,000.
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Isabella Brodlo holds the role of Aldermanic Aide at City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,574 (paid $43/hour).
Legislative Aide/City Council
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Frances Clinite holds the role of Legislative Aide at City Council. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,008.
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
At City Council, Harry Cage serves as a Aldermanic Aide. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,600 (paid $40/hour).
Staff Assistant to the Alderman/City Council
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At City Council, Taylor Dugas serves as a Staff Assistant to the Alderman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,256.
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
At City Council, Audrey Champelli serves as a Aldermanic Aide. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,480 (paid $37/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Victoria Gomez Meza is a Aldermanic Aide at City Council. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $33,280 (paid $32/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Monique Sutton works as a Aldermanic Aide for City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Monique earned $32,500 in 2026 (paid $31/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Marcellius Turner-Washington holds the role of Aldermanic Aide at City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $32,500 (paid $31/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
At City Council, Andre Peden serves as a Aldermanic Aide. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $31,200 (paid $30/hour).
Student Intern - Aldermanic/City Council
Calvin Allaband-Gamble is a Student Intern - Aldermanic at City Council. They work full-time, 0.88 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $30,212 (paid $17/hour).
Student Intern - Aldermanic/City Council
Richard Beacham holds the role of Student Intern - Aldermanic at City Council. Their status is full-time, 0.88 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $30,212 (paid $17/hour).