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 10
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Jazmin Cruz works as a Aldermanic Aide for City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Jazmin earned $27,040 in 2026 (paid $26/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Katherine Schafer holds the role of Aldermanic Aide at City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $27,040 (paid $26/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Alik Schier holds the role of Aldermanic Aide at City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $27,040 (paid $26/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Anaus Sylvain holds the role of Aldermanic Aide at City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $27,040 (paid $26/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Ariana Aguilar is a Aldermanic Aide at City Council. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $26,000 (paid $25/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Hector Arellano is a Aldermanic Aide at City Council. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $26,000 (paid $25/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Zyra Clark works as a Aldermanic Aide for City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Zyra earned $26,000 in 2026 (paid $25/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Miguel Cordero works as a Aldermanic Aide for City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Miguel earned $26,000 in 2026 (paid $25/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
At City Council, Brandon Crump serves as a Aldermanic Aide. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $26,000 (paid $25/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Yvonne Green is a Aldermanic Aide at City Council. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $26,000 (paid $25/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Robert Parker works as a Aldermanic Aide for City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Robert earned $26,000 in 2026 (paid $25/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
At City Council, Gwendolyn Robinson serves as a Aldermanic Aide. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $26,000 (paid $25/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Elisa Rodriguez Lopez is a Aldermanic Aide at City Council. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $26,000 (paid $25/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
At City Council, Lisa Ryan serves as a Aldermanic Aide. They work part-time, 0.25 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $26,000 (paid $50/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
At City Council, Gail Stewart serves as a Aldermanic Aide. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $26,000 (paid $25/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
At City Council, Javon Venson serves as a Aldermanic Aide. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $26,000 (paid $25/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Corey Williams works as a Aldermanic Aide for City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Corey earned $26,000 in 2026 (paid $25/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
At City Council, Caleb Deberry serves as a Aldermanic Aide. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $24,960 (paid $24/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Alexander Diaz works as a Aldermanic Aide for City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Alexander earned $24,960 in 2026 (paid $24/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Rey Garza holds the role of Aldermanic Aide at City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $24,960 (paid $24/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
At City Council, Brenna Regan serves as a Aldermanic Aide. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $24,960 (paid $24/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
At City Council, Sandra Ugalde serves as a Aldermanic Aide. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $24,960 (paid $24/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Madeline Walbridge is a Aldermanic Aide at City Council. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $24,960 (paid $24/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Ruby Wilson works as a Aldermanic Aide for City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Ruby earned $24,960 in 2026 (paid $24/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Madelaine Landeros works as a Aldermanic Aide for City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Madelaine earned $23,920 in 2026 (paid $23/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Helena Boyd is a Aldermanic Aide at City Council. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $23,660 (paid $23/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
At City Council, Laura Panche Toro serves as a Aldermanic Aide. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $22,880 (paid $22/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Ollie Turner Jr works as a Aldermanic Aide for City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Ollie earned $22,880 in 2026 (paid $22/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Karla Aguirre is a Aldermanic Aide at City Council. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $21,840 (paid $21/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Delaney Kaufman holds the role of Aldermanic Aide at City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $21,840 (paid $21/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
At City Council, Dominic Maino serves as a Aldermanic Aide. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $21,840 (paid $21/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
At City Council, Xavier Morales-Greene serves as a Aldermanic Aide. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $21,840 (paid $21/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Heidi Torres is a Aldermanic Aide at City Council. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $21,840 (paid $21/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Omar Awad works as a Aldermanic Aide for City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Omar earned $21,320 in 2026 (paid $21/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Oluranti Ajani works as a Aldermanic Aide for City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Oluranti earned $20,800 in 2026 (paid $20/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
Kristen Ambrose 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
Mikiya Coley 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
Faye Dooley 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
Christopher Evans works as a Aldermanic Aide for City Council. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Christopher earned $20,800 in 2026 (paid $20/hour).
Aldermanic Aide/City Council
At City Council, Elizabeth Forsythe Keaton serves as a Aldermanic Aide. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $20,800 (paid $20/hour).