City of Milwaukee / Comptroller
Agency file
The Comptroller manages public finances — collecting revenue and taxes, budgeting, accounting, and financial oversight.
In 2025, this agency had 54 employees with median total compensation of $81,784; the highest distinct record was $167,985.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 54 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($81,784) — 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 $137,555 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $49,100. 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 3
Accounting Specialist/Comptroller
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Margie Alavez is a Accounting Specialist at Comptroller. They work full-time. 2019 total compensation came to $57,065.
Accounting Program Assistant II/Comptroller
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Kayla Rand holds the role of Accounting Program Assistant II at Comptroller. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,601.
Specialist Assistant to the Comptrllr/Comptroller
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Gloria Lucas holds the role of Specialist Assistant to the Comptrllr at Comptroller. Their status is full-time. In 2020, their total compensation was $56,022.
Accounting Specialist/Comptroller
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Robert Graveen holds the role of Accounting Specialist at Comptroller. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $55,011.
Accounting Program Assistant III/Comptroller
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Adela Morales is a Accounting Program Assistant III at Comptroller. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $53,846.
Accounting Specialist/Comptroller
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Alex Joines works as a Accounting Specialist for Comptroller. Their status is full-time. Alex earned $53,397 in 2021.
Accountant II/Comptroller
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At Comptroller, Candace King serves as a Accountant II. They work full-time. Their 2021 pay totaled $53,388.
Comptroller Network Analyst/Comptroller
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Nong Xiong holds the role of Comptroller Network Analyst at Comptroller. Their status is full-time. In 2020, their total compensation was $53,307.
Accounting Program Assistant III/Comptroller
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Catina Peters works as a Accounting Program Assistant III for Comptroller. Their status is full-time. Catina earned $52,798 in 2022.
Accounting Specialist/Comptroller
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Sharita Turner works as a Accounting Specialist for Comptroller. Their status is full-time. Sharita earned $51,469 in 2020.
Accounting Program Assistant III/Comptroller
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Candace King is a Accounting Program Assistant III at Comptroller. They work full-time. 2019 total compensation came to $49,143.
Auditor/Comptroller
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At Comptroller, Ana Gutierrez serves as a Auditor. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,100.
Auditor Lead/Comptroller
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Estela Prust works as a Auditor Lead for Comptroller. Their status is full-time. Estela earned $46,728 in 2022.
City Payroll Assistant-Senior/Comptroller
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Theresa Schaewe holds the role of City Payroll Assistant-Senior at Comptroller. Their status is full-time. In 2020, their total compensation was $46,364.
Accounting Program Assistant II/Comptroller
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Nia Trunnell holds the role of Accounting Program Assistant II at Comptroller. Their status is full-time. In 2019, their total compensation was $45,292.
Accounting Program Assistant III/Comptroller
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Patricia Klosiewski holds the role of Accounting Program Assistant III at Comptroller. Their status is full-time. In 2020, their total compensation was $45,232.
Accounting Program Assistant III/Comptroller
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At Comptroller, Jodi Fischer serves as a Accounting Program Assistant III. They work full-time. Their 2022 pay totaled $44,700.
City Payroll Assistant-Senior/Comptroller
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Lisa Garza is a City Payroll Assistant-Senior at Comptroller. They work full-time. 2020 total compensation came to $44,598.
Comptroller/Comptroller
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Aycha Sawa holds the role of Comptroller at Comptroller. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $44,005.
Accounting Specialist/Comptroller
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At Comptroller, Gloria Lucas serves as a Accounting Specialist. They work more than half time. Their 2019 pay totaled $43,886.
Grants Fiscal Manager/Comptroller
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Claudia Orugbani is a Grants Fiscal Manager at Comptroller. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $43,440.
Accounting Program Assistant II/Comptroller
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Veneitta Claybrooks holds the role of Accounting Program Assistant II at Comptroller. Their status is full-time. In 2022, their total compensation was $42,260.
Auditing Manager/Comptroller
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At Comptroller, Adam Figon serves as a Auditing Manager. They work full-time. Their 2019 pay totaled $41,890.
Accounting Specialist/Comptroller
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At Comptroller, Winifred Wilks serves as a Accounting Specialist. They work full-time. Their 2019 pay totaled $41,015.
Functional Applications Manager/Comptroller
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Jean Kolter holds the role of Functional Applications Manager at Comptroller. Their status is full-time. In 2020, their total compensation was $38,931.
Associate Auditor/Comptroller
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At Comptroller, Colleen Jornlin serves as a Associate Auditor. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,849.
Office Assistant IV/Comptroller
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Jodi Fischer works as a Office Assistant IV for Comptroller. Their status is full-time. Jodi earned $37,231 in 2019.
Associate Auditor/Comptroller
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At Comptroller, Bashkim Baca serves as a Associate Auditor. They work full-time. Their 2022 pay totaled $37,095.
Senior Auditor/Comptroller
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David Schroeder holds the role of Senior Auditor at Comptroller. Their status is full-time. In 2022, their total compensation was $36,210.
Accounting Assistant II/Comptroller
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At Comptroller, Estefani Villafuentes serves as a Accounting Assistant II. They work full-time. Their 2020 pay totaled $33,720.
Associate Auditor/Comptroller
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At Comptroller, Rebekah Lapwood serves as a Associate Auditor. They work full-time. Their 2021 pay totaled $33,429.
Revenue & Financial Services Manager/Comptroller
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At Comptroller, Melissa Fulgenzi serves as a Revenue & Financial Services Manager. They work full-time. Their 2021 pay totaled $33,011.
Accounting Coordinator II/Comptroller
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Candace King is a Accounting Coordinator II at Comptroller. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $30,007.
Auditor/Comptroller
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Dawnice Anglin holds the role of Auditor at Comptroller. Their status is full-time. In 2021, their total compensation was $27,530.
Accounting Specialist/Comptroller
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At Comptroller, Kory Mocbeichel serves as a Accounting Specialist. They work full-time. Their 2022 pay totaled $26,089.
Associate Auditor/Comptroller
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Elizabeth Amaehie works as a Associate Auditor for Comptroller. Their status is full-time. Elizabeth earned $24,332 in 2025.
Accounting Specialist/Comptroller
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Shelton Kerry holds the role of Accounting Specialist at Comptroller. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,774.
Accounting Program Assistant III/Comptroller
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Wendy Nash holds the role of Accounting Program Assistant III at Comptroller. Their status is full-time. In 2020, their total compensation was $22,329.
Accounting Program Assistant II/Comptroller
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Emilia Paniagua holds the role of Accounting Program Assistant II at Comptroller. Their status is full-time. In 2022, their total compensation was $22,177.
Executive Administrative Assistant II/Comptroller
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Sharon Dawoud is a Executive Administrative Assistant II at Comptroller. They work full-time. 2020 total compensation came to $19,474.