Agency file

City Council

Source file: City of Cincinnati — Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 21, 2026

The City Council is part of the legislative branch — making laws, setting policy, and overseeing government.

In 2026, this agency had 29 employees with median total compensation of $60,646; the highest distinct record was $78,100.

Year: 2026
Employees: 29
Median total: $60,646
Highest record: $78,100

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$23,920$77,250+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 29 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($60,646) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $59,602 (100%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $0 (0%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$50,000

$55,000

$60,646

$65,000

$75,000

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $75,000 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $50,000. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Council Assistant

20 · $61,088

Council Member

9 · $60,646

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 1

Ben Kelly

Council Assistant/City Council

2026 total comp

$78,100

Sub-department: Council
Base pay: $78,100
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,100
Hire date: 2022-01-04
Pay grade: 023
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 0100000
Job Family: D9LEG
Jobcode: 023
Jobtitle Abbrv: CounclAsst
Location: CCL 346B
Paygroup: MGM
Position Nbr: 00023002
Sal Admin Plan: D9

Ben Kelly works as a Council Assistant for City Council within Council. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years. Ben earned $78,100 in 2026. Their pay grade is 023.

Zoe Brazell

Council Assistant/City Council

2026 total comp

$77,250

Sub-department: Council
Base pay: $77,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,250
Hire date: 2024-02-18
Pay grade: 023
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 0100000
Job Family: D9LEG
Jobcode: 023
Jobtitle Abbrv: CounclAsst
Location: CCL 351
Paygroup: MGM
Position Nbr: 00023080
Sal Admin Plan: D9

Zoe Brazell works as a Council Assistant for City Council within Council. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service. Zoe earned $77,250 in 2026. Their pay grade is 023.

Zachary Blandford

Council Assistant/City Council

2026 total comp

$77,000

Sub-department: Council
Base pay: $77,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,000
Hire date: 2023-09-01
Pay grade: 023
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 0100000
Job Family: D9LEG
Jobcode: 023
Jobtitle Abbrv: CounclAsst
Location: 346B
Paygroup: MGM
Position Nbr: 00023028
Sal Admin Plan: D9

Zachary Blandford is a Council Assistant at City Council within Council. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years). 2026 total compensation came to $77,000. They are classified at grade 023.

Maya Mckenzie

Council Assistant/City Council

2026 total comp

$75,000

Sub-department: Council
Base pay: $75,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,000
Hire date: 2026-01-06
Pay grade: 023
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 0100000
Job Family: D9LEG
Jobcode: 023
Jobtitle Abbrv: CounclAsst
Location: CCL 346A
Paygroup: MGM
Position Nbr: 00023070
Sal Admin Plan: D9

Maya Mckenzie works as a Council Assistant for City Council within Council. They have served since 2026 (under a year). Maya earned $75,000 in 2026. Their pay grade is 023.

David Reeves

Council Assistant/City Council

2026 total comp

$72,100

Sub-department: Council
Base pay: $72,100
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,100
Hire date: 2023-09-12
Pay grade: 023
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 0100000
Job Family: D9LEG
Jobcode: 023
Jobtitle Abbrv: CounclAsst
Location: CCL 352
Paygroup: MGM
Position Nbr: 00023075
Sal Admin Plan: D9

David Reeves holds the role of Council Assistant at City Council within Council. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,100. Their pay grade is 023.

Jennifer Shaifer

Council Assistant/City Council

2026 total comp

$68,000

Sub-department: Council
Base pay: $68,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,000
Hire date: 2026-03-08
Pay grade: 023
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 0100000
Job Family: D9LEG
Jobcode: 023
Jobtitle Abbrv: CounclAsst
Location: CCL 348
Paygroup: MGM
Position Nbr: 00023037
Sal Admin Plan: D9

At City Council, Jennifer Shaifer serves as a Council Assistant within Council. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,000. They are classified at grade 023.

Elijah Hyman

Council Assistant/City Council

2026 total comp

$67,500

Sub-department: Council
Base pay: $67,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,500
Hire date: 2025-01-26
Pay grade: 023
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 0100000
Job Family: D9LEG
Jobcode: 023
Jobtitle Abbrv: CounclAsst
Location: CCL 350
Paygroup: MGM
Position Nbr: 00023040
Sal Admin Plan: D9

Elijah Hyman works as a Council Assistant for City Council within Council. They have served since 2025 (about a year). Elijah earned $67,500 in 2026. Their pay grade is 023.

Kwahyia Jones

Council Assistant/City Council

2026 total comp

$65,000

Sub-department: Council
Base pay: $65,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,000
Hire date: 2022-01-16
Pay grade: 023
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 0100000
Job Family: D9LEG
Jobcode: 023
Jobtitle Abbrv: CounclAsst
Location: CCL 348
Paygroup: MGM
Position Nbr: 00023037
Sal Admin Plan: D9

At City Council, Kwahyia Jones serves as a Council Assistant within Council. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,000. They are classified at grade 023.

Denzeil Tubbs

Council Assistant/City Council

2026 total comp

$63,283

Sub-department: Council
Base pay: $63,283
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,283
Hire date: 2010-05-30
Pay grade: 023
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 0100000
Job Family: D9LEG
Jobcode: 023
Jobtitle Abbrv: CounclAsst
Location: CCL 349
Paygroup: MGM
Position Nbr: 00023041
Sal Admin Plan: D9

Denzeil Tubbs works as a Council Assistant for City Council within Council. They have served since 2010 (about 16 years). Denzeil earned $63,283 in 2026. Their pay grade is 023.

Amari Davis

Council Assistant/City Council

2026 total comp

$62,500

Sub-department: Council
Base pay: $62,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,500
Hire date: 2025-01-19
Pay grade: 023
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 0100000
Job Family: D9LEG
Jobcode: 023
Jobtitle Abbrv: CounclAsst
Location: CCL 352
Paygroup: MGM
Position Nbr: 00023076
Sal Admin Plan: D9

Amari Davis is a Council Assistant at City Council within Council. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service. 2026 total compensation came to $62,500. They are classified at grade 023.

Ryan James

Council Member/City Council

2026 total comp

$60,646

Sub-department: Council
Base pay: $60,646
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,646
Hire date: 2026-01-06
Pay grade: 027
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 0100000
Job Family: D6MSC
Jobcode: 027
Jobtitle Abbrv: CouncilMem
Location: CCL MAYOR
Paygroup: CCL
Position Nbr: 00027003
Sal Admin Plan: D6

Ryan James works as a Council Member for City Council within Council. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service. Ryan earned $60,646 in 2026. Their pay grade is 027.

Mark Jeffreys

Council Member/City Council

2026 total comp

$60,646

Sub-department: Council
Base pay: $60,646
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,646
Hire date: 2022-01-04
Pay grade: 027
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 0100000
Job Family: D6MSC
Jobcode: 027
Jobtitle Abbrv: CouncilMem
Location: CCL MAYOR
Paygroup: CCL
Position Nbr: 00027006
Sal Admin Plan: D6

Mark Jeffreys holds the role of Council Member at City Council within Council. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years). In 2026, their total compensation was $60,646. Their pay grade is 027.

Meeka Owens

Council Member/City Council

2026 total comp

$60,646

Sub-department: Council
Base pay: $60,646
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,646
Hire date: 2022-01-04
Pay grade: 027
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 0100000
Job Family: D6MSC
Jobcode: 027
Jobtitle Abbrv: CouncilMem
Location: CCL MAYOR
Paygroup: CCL
Position Nbr: 00027004
Sal Admin Plan: D6

At City Council, Meeka Owens serves as a Council Member within Council. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years). Their 2026 pay totaled $60,646. They are classified at grade 027.

Jan Lemon

Council Member/City Council

2026 total comp

$60,646

Sub-department: Council
Base pay: $60,646
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,646
Hire date: 2020-03-18
Pay grade: 027
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 0100000
Job Family: D6MSC
Jobcode: 027
Jobtitle Abbrv: CouncilMem
Location: CCL MAYOR
Paygroup: CCL
Position Nbr: 00027001
Sal Admin Plan: D6

Jan Lemon holds the role of Council Member at City Council within Council. They have served since 2020 (about 6 years). In 2026, their total compensation was $60,646. Their pay grade is 027.

Scott Johnson

Council Member/City Council

2026 total comp

$60,646

Sub-department: Council
Base pay: $60,646
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,646
Hire date: 1986-11-30
Pay grade: 027
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 0100000
Job Family: D6MSC
Jobcode: 027
Jobtitle Abbrv: CouncilMem
Location: CCL MAYOR
Paygroup: CCL
Position Nbr: 00027007
Sal Admin Plan: D6

At City Council, Scott Johnson serves as a Council Member within Council. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 40 years. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,646. They are classified at grade 027.

Anna Albi

Council Member/City Council

2026 total comp

$60,646

Sub-department: Council
Base pay: $60,646
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,646
Hire date: 2024-01-02
Pay grade: 027
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 0100000
Job Family: D6MSC
Jobcode: 027
Jobtitle Abbrv: CouncilMem
Location: CCL MAYOR
Paygroup: CCL
Position Nbr: 00027008
Sal Admin Plan: D6

Anna Albi is a Council Member at City Council within Council. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years. 2026 total compensation came to $60,646. They are classified at grade 027.

Seth Walsh

Council Member/City Council

2026 total comp

$60,646

Sub-department: Council
Base pay: $60,646
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,646
Hire date: 2022-12-18
Pay grade: 027
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 0100000
Job Family: D6MSC
Jobcode: 027
Jobtitle Abbrv: CouncilMem
Location: CCL MAYOR
Paygroup: CCL
Position Nbr: 00027009
Sal Admin Plan: D6

Seth Walsh is a Council Member at City Council within Council. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years). 2026 total compensation came to $60,646. They are classified at grade 027.

Jeff Cramerding

Council Member/City Council

2026 total comp

$60,646

Sub-department: Council
Base pay: $60,646
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,646
Hire date: 2005-12-01
Pay grade: 027
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 0100000
Job Family: D6MSC
Jobcode: 027
Jobtitle Abbrv: CouncilMem
Location: CCL MAYOR
Paygroup: CCL
Position Nbr: 00027005
Sal Admin Plan: D6

Jeff Cramerding works as a Council Member for City Council within Council. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 21 years. Jeff earned $60,646 in 2026. Their pay grade is 027.

Evan Nolan

Council Member/City Council

2026 total comp

$60,646

Sub-department: Council
Base pay: $60,646
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,646
Hire date: 2022-04-03
Pay grade: 027
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 0100000
Job Family: D6MSC
Jobcode: 027
Jobtitle Abbrv: CouncilMem
Location: CCL MAYOR
Paygroup: CCL
Position Nbr: 00027002
Sal Admin Plan: D6

At City Council, Evan Nolan serves as a Council Member within Council. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,646. They are classified at grade 027.

Venita Turner

Council Assistant/City Council

2026 total comp

$59,676

Sub-department: Council
Base pay: $59,676
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,676
Hire date: 2022-06-05
Pay grade: 023
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 0100000
Job Family: D9LEG
Jobcode: 023
Jobtitle Abbrv: CounclAsst
Location: CCL 356
Paygroup: MGM
Position Nbr: 00023007
Sal Admin Plan: D9

Venita Turner is a Council Assistant at City Council within Council. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years. 2026 total compensation came to $59,676. They are classified at grade 023.

Rebecca Fisher

Council Assistant/City Council

2026 total comp

$56,650

Sub-department: Council
Base pay: $56,650
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,650
Hire date: 2025-02-10
Pay grade: 023
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 0100000
Job Family: D9LEG
Jobcode: 023
Jobtitle Abbrv: CounclAsst
Location: CCL 350
Paygroup: MGM
Position Nbr: 00023051
Sal Admin Plan: D9

Rebecca Fisher holds the role of Council Assistant at City Council within Council. They have served since 2025 (about a year). In 2026, their total compensation was $56,650. Their pay grade is 023.

Reagan Oliver

Council Assistant/City Council

2026 total comp

$55,000

Sub-department: Council
Base pay: $55,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,000
Hire date: 2025-07-01
Pay grade: 023
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 0100000
Job Family: D9LEG
Jobcode: 023
Jobtitle Abbrv: CounclAsst
Location: 346B
Paygroup: MGM
Position Nbr: 00023021
Sal Admin Plan: D9

Reagan Oliver holds the role of Council Assistant at City Council within Council. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,000. Their pay grade is 023.

Ethan Hall

Council Assistant/City Council

2026 total comp

$53,045

Sub-department: Council
Base pay: $53,045
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,045
Hire date: 2024-04-07
Pay grade: 023
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 0100000
Job Family: D9LEG
Jobcode: 023
Jobtitle Abbrv: CounclAsst
Location: CCL 346B
Paygroup: MGM
Position Nbr: 00023067
Sal Admin Plan: D9

Ethan Hall holds the role of Council Assistant at City Council within Council. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,045. Their pay grade is 023.

Shawn Napier

Council Assistant/City Council

2026 total comp

$50,716

Sub-department: Council
Base pay: $50,716
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,716
Hire date: 2023-02-05
Pay grade: 023
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 0100000
Job Family: D9LEG
Jobcode: 023
Jobtitle Abbrv: CounclAsst
Location: CCL 349
Paygroup: MGM
Position Nbr: 00023042
Sal Admin Plan: D9

Shawn Napier holds the role of Council Assistant at City Council within Council. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years). In 2026, their total compensation was $50,716. Their pay grade is 023.

Matthew Spahr

Council Assistant/City Council

2026 total comp

$50,000

Sub-department: Council
Base pay: $50,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,000
Hire date: 2026-01-06
Pay grade: 023
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 0100000
Job Family: D9LEG
Jobcode: 023
Jobtitle Abbrv: CounclAsst
Location: CCL 346A
Paygroup: MGM
Position Nbr: 00023008
Sal Admin Plan: D9

At City Council, Matthew Spahr serves as a Council Assistant within Council. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,000. They are classified at grade 023.

Atticus Hoover

Council Assistant/City Council

2026 total comp

$50,000

Sub-department: Council
Base pay: $50,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,000
Hire date: 2018-05-20
Pay grade: 023
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 0100000
Job Family: D9LEG
Jobcode: 023
Jobtitle Abbrv: CounclAsst
Location: CCL 351
Paygroup: MGM
Position Nbr: 00023074
Sal Admin Plan: D9

Atticus Hoover is a Council Assistant at City Council within Council. Hired in 2018, they have about 8 years of service. 2026 total compensation came to $50,000. They are classified at grade 023.

Alexander Stanton

Council Assistant/City Council

2026 total comp

$47,741

Sub-department: Council
Base pay: $47,741
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,741
Hire date: 2023-03-01
Pay grade: 023
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 0100000
Job Family: D9LEG
Jobcode: 023
Jobtitle Abbrv: CounclAsst
Location: CCL 356
Paygroup: MGM
Position Nbr: 00023038
Sal Admin Plan: D9

Alexander Stanton is a Council Assistant at City Council within Council. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years. 2026 total compensation came to $47,741. They are classified at grade 023.

Isabelle Anthony

Council Assistant/City Council

2026 total comp

$30,160

Sub-department: Council
Base pay: $30,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,160
Hire date: 2026-06-01
Pay grade: 023
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.73

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 0100000
Job Family: D9LEG
Jobcode: 023
Jobtitle Abbrv: CounclAsst
Location: CCL 348
Paygroup: MGM
Position Nbr: 00023044
Sal Admin Plan: D9

Isabelle Anthony holds the role of Council Assistant at City Council within Council. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service as a 0.73 FTE employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $30,160. Their pay grade is 023.

Allison Gunnell

Council Assistant/City Council

2026 total comp

$23,920

Sub-department: Council
Base pay: $23,920
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $23,920
Hire date: 2022-12-18
Pay grade: 023
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 0100000
Job Family: D9LEG
Jobcode: 023
Jobtitle Abbrv: CounclAsst
Location: 346B
Paygroup: MGM
Position Nbr: 00023058
Sal Admin Plan: D9

Allison Gunnell works as a Council Assistant for City Council within Council. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years as a 0.5 FTE employee. Allison earned $23,920 in 2026. Their pay grade is 023.