District of Columbia / Council
Agency file
The Council is part of the legislative branch — making laws, setting policy, and overseeing government.
In 2024, this agency had 258 employees with median total compensation of $110,000; the highest distinct record was $240,000.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 258 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($110,000) — 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 $171,548 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $65,014. 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 2
Director, Legislative Services/Council
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Lolita Barge is a Director, Legislative Services at Council. They have served since 1997 (about 27 years). 2024 total compensation came to $161,329. They are classified at grade 08.
Special Assistant/Council
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Linn Groft is a Special Assistant at Council. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. 2024 total compensation came to $160,000. They are classified at grade 09.
Director, Human Resources/Council
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Mical Owens is a Director, Human Resources at Council. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $160,000. They are classified at grade 08.
Associate Director, Operating/Council
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Errol-Anthony Spence-Sutherland holds the role of Associate Director, Operating at Council. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $159,650. Their pay grade is 09.
Associate Director, Research/Council
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At Council, Samuel Rosen-Amy serves as a Associate Director, Research. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $159,650. They are classified at grade 09.
Special Assistant/Council
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Blaine Stum holds the role of Special Assistant at Council. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $159,135. Their pay grade is 08.
Special Assistant/Council
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John Kilvington is a Special Assistant at Council. They have served since 2023 (about a year). 2024 total compensation came to $159,135. They are classified at grade 09.
Chief of Staff/Council
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Katherine Mitchell is a Chief of Staff at Council. They have served since 2012 (about 12 years). 2024 total compensation came to $156,922. They are classified at grade 08.
Special Assistant/Council
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At Council, Katherine Whitehouse serves as a Special Assistant. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $154,500. They are classified at grade 09.
Chief of Staff/Council
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Kelly Hunt holds the role of Chief of Staff at Council. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $154,500. Their pay grade is 09.
Director, Office of Racial Equ/Council
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Milika Robbins holds the role of Director, Office of Racial Equ at Council. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 4 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $154,500. Their pay grade is 08.
Chief of Staff/Council
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At Council, Sukhprita Piekara serves as a Chief of Staff. Hired in 2024, they have under a year of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $154,500. They are classified at grade 09.
Special Assistant/Council
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Dawn Evans is a Special Assistant at Council. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $154,438. They are classified at grade 08.
Special Assistant/Council
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At Council, Monique Wynn serves as a Special Assistant. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $153,831. They are classified at grade 08.
Legislative Counsel/Council
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Christian Washington is a Legislative Counsel at Council. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $153,831. They are classified at grade 08.
Senior Attorney Advisor/Council
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Rachel Redfern holds the role of Senior Attorney Advisor at Council. They have served since 2013 (about 11 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $153,750. Their pay grade is 09.
Information Technician Specialist/Council
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Antonio Evans works as a Information Technician Specialist for Council. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years). Antonio earned $149,587 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.
Chief of Staff/Council
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Charles Shaffer is a Chief of Staff at Council. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years. 2024 total compensation came to $149,226. They are classified at grade 08.
Director, Office of Racial Equ/Council
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Danaya Hough is a Director, Office of Racial Equ at Council. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years. 2024 total compensation came to $146,313. They are classified at grade 08.
Committee Director/Council
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Doni Crawford holds the role of Committee Director at Council. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $144,200. Their pay grade is 08.
Senior Attorney Advisor/Council
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Anna Scanlon works as a Senior Attorney Advisor for Council. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years). Anna earned $143,500 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.
Committee Director/Council
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Kevin Chavous holds the role of Committee Director at Council. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $141,100. Their pay grade is 08.
Chief of Staff/Council
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Asantewa Foster is a Chief of Staff at Council. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $140,000. They are classified at grade 08.
Special Assistant/Council
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Brandi Calhoun holds the role of Special Assistant at Council. Their hire date on record is 2025/04/07. In 2024, their total compensation was $139,050. Their pay grade is 08.
Information Technician Specialist/Council
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Brittany Boone holds the role of Information Technician Specialist at Council. Their hire date on record is 2025/03/10. In 2024, their total compensation was $139,050. Their pay grade is 08.
Special Assistant/Council
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At Council, Joshua Gibson serves as a Special Assistant. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $138,139. They are classified at grade 07.
Chief of Staff/Council
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At Council, Niccole Rivero serves as a Chief of Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. Their 2024 pay totaled $137,917. They are classified at grade 08.
Legislative Policy Analyst/Council
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Bijan Verlin works as a Legislative Policy Analyst for Council. Hired in 2020, they have about 4 years of service. Bijan earned $137,917 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.
Committee Director/Council
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Ona Balkus holds the role of Committee Director at Council. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $137,917. Their pay grade is 08.
Deputy Chief of Staff/Council
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At Council, Erik Salmi serves as a Deputy Chief of Staff. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $137,917. They are classified at grade 07.
Committee Director/Council
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Kevin Whitfield is a Committee Director at Council. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years. 2024 total compensation came to $137,917. They are classified at grade 08.
Legislative Director/Council
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David Meni holds the role of Legislative Director at Council. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $137,287. Their pay grade is 07.
Special Assistant/Council
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David Connerty-Marin works as a Special Assistant for Council. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). David earned $137,287 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.
Legislative Records Manager/Council
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Ericka Robinson holds the role of Legislative Records Manager at Council. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 25 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $137,256. Their pay grade is 07.
Legislative Policy Analyst/Council
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At Council, Charles Lauture serves as a Legislative Policy Analyst. Hired in 1999, they have about 25 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $135,382. They are classified at grade 07.
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This Legislative Director record at Council for Reniya Dinkins may represent several individuals, totaling $135,000 in 2024.
Deputy Chief of Staff/Council
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At Council, Conor Shaw serves as a Deputy Chief of Staff. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $134,399. They are classified at grade 07.
Legislative Policy Analyst/Council
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Hannah Kozik holds the role of Legislative Policy Analyst at Council. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $133,900. Their pay grade is 07.
Deputy Chief of Staff/Council
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Shanel Wilson holds the role of Deputy Chief of Staff at Council. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. In 2024, their total compensation was $133,900. Their pay grade is 07.
Special Assistant/Council
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Marrisa Rose holds the role of Special Assistant at Council. Their hire date on record is 2025/02/03. In 2024, their total compensation was $133,900. Their pay grade is 08.