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 9
Student Intern - Aldermanic/City Council
Helen Bingham 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).
Student Intern - Aldermanic/City Council
Princess Burress 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).
Student Intern - Aldermanic/City Council
At City Council, Jose Cervantes serves as a Student Intern - Aldermanic. They work full-time, 0.88 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $30,212 (paid $17/hour).
Student Intern - Aldermanic/City Council
India Coleman 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).
Student Intern - Aldermanic/City Council
Dylan Davis works as a Student Intern - Aldermanic for City Council. Their status is full-time, 0.88 FTE. Dylan earned $30,212 in 2026 (paid $17/hour).
Student Intern - Aldermanic/City Council
Maria Dut 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).
Student Intern - Aldermanic/City Council
Magen Franklin 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).
Student Intern - Aldermanic/City Council
Nevaeh Gilbert 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).
Student Intern - Aldermanic/City Council
Carlos Gutierrez 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
At City Council, Ashley Hernandez serves as a Student Intern - Aldermanic. They work full-time, 0.88 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $30,212 (paid $17/hour).
Student Intern - Aldermanic/City Council
Edith Hernandez works as a Student Intern - Aldermanic for City Council. Their status is full-time, 0.88 FTE. Edith earned $30,212 in 2026 (paid $17/hour).
Student Intern - Aldermanic/City Council
Sarah Hill works as a Student Intern - Aldermanic for City Council. Their status is full-time, 0.88 FTE. Sarah earned $30,212 in 2026 (paid $17/hour).
Student Intern - Aldermanic/City Council
At City Council, Madison Holmes serves as a Student Intern - Aldermanic. They work full-time, 0.88 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $30,212 (paid $17/hour).
Student Intern - Aldermanic/City Council
At City Council, Natahniel Israel serves as a Student Intern - Aldermanic. They work full-time, 0.88 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $30,212 (paid $17/hour).
Student Intern - Aldermanic/City Council
At City Council, Anna Martorano serves as a Student Intern - Aldermanic. They work full-time, 0.88 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $30,212 (paid $17/hour).
Student Intern - Aldermanic/City Council
Martin Mcmullin 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).
Student Intern - Aldermanic/City Council
At City Council, Yaquelin Medina Mata serves as a Student Intern - Aldermanic. They work full-time, 0.88 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $30,212 (paid $17/hour).
Student Intern - Aldermanic/City Council
Nora Miller 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
At City Council, Emilia Mucha serves as a Student Intern - Aldermanic. They work full-time, 0.88 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $30,212 (paid $17/hour).
Student Intern - Aldermanic/City Council
Lauren Mullan works as a Student Intern - Aldermanic for City Council. Their status is full-time, 0.88 FTE. Lauren earned $30,212 in 2026 (paid $17/hour).
Student Intern - Aldermanic/City Council
Joseph O'Hara 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
Maria Pampin Costa 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
Aden Reynolds works as a Student Intern - Aldermanic for City Council. Their status is full-time, 0.88 FTE. Aden earned $30,212 in 2026 (paid $17/hour).
Student Intern - Aldermanic/City Council
Sabrina Rivera 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
Kevin Rzepka 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).
Student Intern - Aldermanic/City Council
George Salazar 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).
Student Intern - Aldermanic/City Council
Laila Shadd 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
At City Council, Marai Singleton serves as a Student Intern - Aldermanic. They work full-time, 0.88 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $30,212 (paid $17/hour).
Student Intern - Aldermanic/City Council
Callie Standerfer works as a Student Intern - Aldermanic for City Council. Their status is full-time, 0.88 FTE. Callie earned $30,212 in 2026 (paid $17/hour).
Student Intern - Aldermanic/City Council
Aris Tashan 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).
Student Intern - Aldermanic/City Council
Krystal Thomas works as a Student Intern - Aldermanic for City Council. Their status is full-time, 0.88 FTE. Krystal earned $30,212 in 2026 (paid $17/hour).
Student Intern - Aldermanic/City Council
Emanuel Torres works as a Student Intern - Aldermanic for City Council. Their status is full-time, 0.88 FTE. Emanuel earned $30,212 in 2026 (paid $17/hour).
Student Intern - Aldermanic/City Council
Marcelo Trevino works as a Student Intern - Aldermanic for City Council. Their status is full-time, 0.88 FTE. Marcelo earned $30,212 in 2026 (paid $17/hour).
Student Intern - Aldermanic/City Council
Bailey Waddy 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).
Student Intern - Aldermanic/City Council
Sean White 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
At City Council, Sofia Yarusso serves as a Student Intern - Aldermanic. They work full-time, 0.88 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $30,212 (paid $17/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Nicholas Ilkanic holds the role of Aldermanic Aide at City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $30,160 (paid $29/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Estefania Espinosa works as a Aldermanic Aide for City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Estefania earned $29,120 in 2026 (paid $28/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Yasmin Chaudhry works as a Aldermanic Aide for City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Yasmin earned $27,560 in 2026 (paid $27/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Brittany Burks holds the role of Aldermanic Aide at City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $27,092 (paid $26/hour).