Agency file

City Council

Source file: New York City — Citywide Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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

In 2025, this agency had 1,422 employees with median total compensation of $50,766; the highest distinct record was $284,418.

Year: 2025
Employees: 1,422
Median total: $50,766
Highest record: $284,418

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

-$718$196,402+

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 1,422 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($50,766) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $56,383 (98%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $1,105 (2%)
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

$630

$2,667

$50,766

$90,687

$148,076

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $148,076 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $630. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Council Member Aide

831 · $10,267

Legislative Assistant

82 · $73,572

Legislative Counsel

54 · $108,215

Council Member

50 · $148,076

Legislative Clerk

49 · $31,069

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 36

Max Barrera

Council Member Aide/City Council

2025 total comp

$52

Base pay: $52
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52
Hire date: 2022-12-12
Pay basis: Annual (prorated)
Work city: MANHATTAN

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $46,350
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 102
Regular Hours: 0

Max Barrera holds the role of Council Member Aide at City Council based in Manhattan. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $52.

Tenzin Damdul

Council Member Aide/City Council

2025 total comp

$43

Base pay: $43
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43
Hire date: 2022-07-03
Pay basis: Annual (prorated)
Work city: MANHATTAN

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $25,779
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 102
Regular Hours: 0

Tenzin Damdul works as a Council Member Aide for City Council based in Manhattan. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). Tenzin earned $43 in 2025.

Ezra Pean

Council Member Aide/City Council

2025 total comp

$43

Base pay: $43
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43
Hire date: 2022-04-17
Pay basis: Annual (prorated)
Work city: MANHATTAN
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $56,650
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 102
Regular Hours: 0

At City Council, Ezra Pean serves as a Council Member Aide based in Manhattan. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $43.

Yousof Abdelreheem

Council Member Aide/City Council

2025 total comp

$39

Base pay: $39
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39
Hire date: 2022-08-31
Pay basis: Annual (prorated)
Work city: MANHATTAN
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $30,900
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 102
Regular Hours: 0

Yousof Abdelreheem holds the role of Council Member Aide at City Council based in Manhattan. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $39.

Cypress Hubbard-Salk

Council Member Aide/City Council

2025 total comp

$36

Base pay: $36
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36
Hire date: 2023-07-05
Pay basis: Annual (prorated)
Work city: MANHATTAN
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $21,537
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 102
Regular Hours: 0

Cypress Hubbard-Salk works as a Council Member Aide for City Council based in Manhattan. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. Cypress earned $36 in 2025.

Angelina Cintron

Council Member Aide/City Council

2025 total comp

$32

Base pay: $32
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32
Hire date: 2022-06-01
Pay basis: Annual (prorated)
Work city: MANHATTAN
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $26,780
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 102
Regular Hours: 0

Angelina Cintron is a Council Member Aide at City Council based in Manhattan. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). 2025 total compensation came to $32.

Michael Pereira

Council Member Aide/City Council

2025 total comp

$31

Base pay: $31
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31
Hire date: 2022-01-03
Pay basis: Annual (prorated)
Work city: MANHATTAN
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $63,860
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 102
Regular Hours: 0

Michael Pereira holds the role of Council Member Aide at City Council based in Manhattan. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $31.

Yaretzi Canete

Council Member Aide/City Council

2025 total comp

$27

Base pay: $27
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27
Hire date: 2023-07-24
Pay basis: Annual (prorated)
Work city: MANHATTAN

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $12,121
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 102
Regular Hours: 0

Yaretzi Canete works as a Council Member Aide for City Council based in Manhattan. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Yaretzi earned $27 in 2025.

Ruby Benitez

Council Member Aide/City Council

2025 total comp

$26

Base pay: $26
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26
Hire date: 2018-02-26
Pay basis: Annual (prorated)
Work city: MANHATTAN
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $66,950
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 102
Regular Hours: 0

Ruby Benitez is a Council Member Aide at City Council based in Manhattan. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $26.

Nicole Zheng

Council Member Aide/City Council

2025 total comp

$25

Base pay: $25
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $25
Hire date: 2022-07-05
Pay basis: Annual (prorated)
Work city: MANHATTAN

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $14,500
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 102
Regular Hours: 0

Nicole Zheng holds the role of Council Member Aide at City Council based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $25.

Matthew Diaz

Council Member Aide/City Council

2025 total comp

$24

Base pay: $24
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $24
Hire date: 2021-06-01
Pay basis: Annual (prorated)
Work city: MANHATTAN

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $16,111
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 102
Regular Hours: 0

Matthew Diaz works as a Council Member Aide for City Council based in Manhattan. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years). Matthew earned $24 in 2025.

Penelope Kopp

Council Member Aide/City Council

2025 total comp

$10

Base pay: $10
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10
Hire date: 2022-06-13
Pay basis: Annual (prorated)
Work city: MANHATTAN
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $16,112
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 102
Regular Hours: 0

Penelope Kopp works as a Council Member Aide for City Council based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. Penelope earned $10 in 2025.

Nayise Gonzalez

Council Member Aide/City Council

2025 total comp

Base pay: $9
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9
Hire date: 2023-06-20
Pay basis: Annual (prorated)
Work city: MANHATTAN
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $16,171
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 102
Regular Hours: 0

Nayise Gonzalez works as a Council Member Aide for City Council based in Manhattan. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Nayise earned $9 in 2025.

Alex Denholtz

Council Member Aide/City Council

2025 total comp

Base pay: $9
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9
Hire date: 2023-07-05
Pay basis: Annual (prorated)
Work city: MANHATTAN

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $16,112
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 102
Regular Hours: 0

At City Council, Alex Denholtz serves as a Council Member Aide based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $9.

Hailah Nagi

Council Member Aide/City Council

2025 total comp

Base pay: $9
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9
Hire date: 2023-07-06
Pay basis: Annual (prorated)
Work city: MANHATTAN

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $8,080
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 102
Regular Hours: 0

At City Council, Hailah Nagi serves as a Council Member Aide based in Manhattan. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $9.

Elizabeth Jung

Council Member Aide/City Council

2025 total comp

Base pay: $8
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8
Hire date: 2021-07-06
Pay basis: Annual (prorated)
Work city: MANHATTAN

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $5,150
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 102
Regular Hours: 0

Elizabeth Jung works as a Council Member Aide for City Council based in Manhattan. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service. Elizabeth earned $8 in 2025.

John Francis

Council Member Aide/City Council

2025 total comp

Base pay: $6
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6
Hire date: 2022-01-14
Pay basis: Annual (prorated)
Work city: MANHATTAN
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $77,250
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 102
Regular Hours: 0

At City Council, John Francis serves as a Council Member Aide based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $6.

Abigail Damsky

Council Member Aide/City Council

2025 total comp

Base pay: $3
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3
Hire date: 2018-05-07
Pay basis: Annual (prorated)
Work city: MANHATTAN
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $41,200
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 102
Regular Hours: 0

At City Council, Abigail Damsky serves as a Council Member Aide based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $3.

Crystal Quinones

Council Member Aide/City Council

2025 total comp

Base pay: $3
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3
Hire date: 2022-07-05
Pay basis: Annual (prorated)
Work city: MANHATTAN
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $9,157
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 102
Regular Hours: 0

Crystal Quinones works as a Council Member Aide for City Council based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. Crystal earned $3 in 2025.

Kevin Maurer

Council Member Aide/City Council

2025 total comp

Base pay: $3
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3
Hire date: 2023-06-06
Pay basis: Annual (prorated)
Work city: MANHATTAN
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $11,279
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 102
Regular Hours: 0

Kevin Maurer is a Council Member Aide at City Council based in Manhattan. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $3.

Yona Sperling Milner

Council Member Aide/City Council

2025 total comp

Base pay: $1
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1
Hire date: 2022-06-14
Pay basis: Annual (prorated)
Work city: MANHATTAN
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $12,889
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 102
Regular Hours: 0

Yona Sperling Milner is a Council Member Aide at City Council based in Manhattan. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). 2025 total compensation came to $1.

Jack Greenspan

Council Member Aide/City Council

2025 total comp

-$718

Base pay: -$962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $244
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: -$718
Hire date: 2023-11-29
Pay basis: Annual (prorated)
Work city: MANHATTAN

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $12,573
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 102
Regular Hours: -32

Jack Greenspan works as a Council Member Aide for City Council based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. Jack earned -$718 in 2025.