City of Philadelphia / May Mayor
Agency file
The May Mayor is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2026, this agency had 102 employees with median total compensation of $22,058; the highest distinct record was $64,228.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 102 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($22,058) — 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 $42,529 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $12,974. 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 1
Chief of Staff/May Mayor
Source-specific fields
James Engler Jr holds the role of Chief of Staff at May Mayor. Their status is salaried. In 2022, their total compensation was $215,828.
Deputy Mayor/May Mayor
Source-specific fields
At May Mayor, Aren Platt serves as a Deputy Mayor. They work salaried. Their 2024 pay totaled $202,290.
Chief Education Advisor to the Mayor/May Mayor
Source-specific fields
Otis Hackney is a Chief Education Advisor to the Mayor at May Mayor. They work salaried. 2022 total compensation came to $185,619.
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer/May Mayor
Source-specific fields
Nefertiri Sickout works as a Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for May Mayor. Their status is salaried. Nefertiri earned $175,932 in 2022.
Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy/May Mayor
Source-specific fields
Maari Porter holds the role of Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy at May Mayor. Their status is salaried. In 2021, their total compensation was $164,244.
Director of Communications/May Mayor
Source-specific fields
Kevin Lessard holds the role of Director of Communications at May Mayor. Their status is salaried. In 2022, their total compensation was $126,209.
Director of Communications/May Mayor
Source-specific fields
At May Mayor, Deana Gamble serves as a Director of Communications. They work salaried. Their 2021 pay totaled $125,367.
Director of Policy/May Mayor
Source-specific fields
Anjali Chainani is a Director of Policy at May Mayor. They work salaried. 2020 total compensation came to $124,659.
Director of Public Engagement/May Mayor
Source-specific fields
At May Mayor, Hassan Freeman serves as a Director of Public Engagement. They work salaried. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,718.
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer/May Mayor
Source-specific fields
Nolan Atkinson is a Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at May Mayor. They work salaried. 2020 total compensation came to $115,864.
Senior Advisor to the Mayor/May Mayor
Source-specific fields
At May Mayor, Tumar Alexander serves as a Senior Advisor to the Mayor. They work salaried. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,123.
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer/May Mayor
Source-specific fields
Brandee Anderson works as a Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for May Mayor. Their status is salaried. Brandee earned $111,451 in 2025.
First Deputy Chief of Staff/May Mayor
Source-specific fields
Robert Ross holds the role of First Deputy Chief of Staff at May Mayor. Their status is salaried. In 2021, their total compensation was $108,387.
Assistant to Chief of Staff/May Mayor
Source-specific fields
Nichole Szarka works as a Assistant to Chief of Staff for May Mayor. Their status is salaried. Nichole earned $107,982 in 2024.
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer/May Mayor
Source-specific fields
Josie Pickens holds the role of Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at May Mayor. Their status is salaried. In 2024, their total compensation was $102,194.
Deputy Chief of Staff/May Mayor
Source-specific fields
Mikecia Witherspoon works as a Deputy Chief of Staff for May Mayor. Their status is salaried. Mikecia earned $97,202 in 2020.
Director of Public Engagement/May Mayor
Source-specific fields
At May Mayor, Ajeenah Amir serves as a Director of Public Engagement. They work salaried. Their 2021 pay totaled $90,888.
Deputy Director/May Mayor
Source-specific fields
H. Will Mega Ashantee holds the role of Deputy Director at May Mayor. Their status is salaried. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,358.
Deputy Policy Director/May Mayor
Source-specific fields
Orlando Almonte works as a Deputy Policy Director for May Mayor. Their status is salaried. Orlando earned $85,326 in 2022.
Digital Director/May Mayor
Source-specific fields
Linda Huss is a Digital Director at May Mayor. They work salaried. 2020 total compensation came to $83,089.
Project Director/May Mayor
Source-specific fields
At May Mayor, Olivia Baackes serves as a Project Director. They work salaried. Their 2020 pay totaled $75,661.
Deputy Communications Director/May Mayor
Source-specific fields
Kelly Cofrancisco is a Deputy Communications Director at May Mayor. They work salaried. 2020 total compensation came to $75,026.
Mayor/May Mayor
Source-specific fields
Cherelle Parker works as a Mayor for May Mayor. Their status is salaried. Cherelle earned $64,228 in 2026.
Training Director/May Mayor
Source-specific fields
At May Mayor, Peter Danzig serves as a Training Director. They work salaried. Their 2021 pay totaled $59,938.
Deputy Communications Director/May Mayor
Source-specific fields
At May Mayor, Alicia Taylor Bard serves as a Deputy Communications Director. They work salaried. Their 2019 pay totaled $59,395.
Deputy Mayor/May Mayor
Source-specific fields
Vanessa Harley works as a Deputy Mayor for May Mayor. Their status is salaried. Vanessa earned $57,449 in 2026.
Chief of Staff/May Mayor
Source-specific fields
Tiffany Thurman holds the role of Chief of Staff at May Mayor. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,449.
Deputy Mayor/May Mayor
Source-specific fields
Sincere Harris is a Deputy Mayor at May Mayor. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $57,449.
Deputy Policy Director/May Mayor
Source-specific fields
Samantha Porter is a Deputy Policy Director at May Mayor. They work salaried. 2020 total compensation came to $55,488.
Director of Lgbt Affairs/May Mayor
Source-specific fields
Amber Hikes works as a Director of Lgbt Affairs for May Mayor. Their status is salaried. Amber earned $55,448 in 2019.
Chief of Staff/May Mayor
Source-specific fields
Christina Pastrana Hernandez works as a Chief of Staff for May Mayor. Their status is salaried. Christina earned $53,174 in 2024.
Deputy Communications Director/May Mayor
Source-specific fields
Irene Contreras Reyes works as a Deputy Communications Director for May Mayor. Their status is salaried. Irene earned $52,360 in 2022.
City Representative/May Mayor
Source-specific fields
Sheila Hess works as a City Representative for May Mayor. Their status is salaried. Sheila earned $49,974 in 2024.
Coordinator/May Mayor
Source-specific fields
Justin Mccleary works as a Coordinator for May Mayor. Their status is salaried. Justin earned $49,383 in 2022.
Special Aide to Chief of Staff/May Mayor
Source-specific fields
Anne Nadol works as a Special Aide to Chief of Staff for May Mayor. Their status is salaried. Anne earned $49,060 in 2024.
First Deputy Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer/May Mayor
Source-specific fields
At May Mayor, Steven Preston serves as a First Deputy Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer. They work salaried. Their 2020 pay totaled $48,878.
Project Director/May Mayor
Source-specific fields
Evan Thornburg is a Project Director at May Mayor. They work salaried. 2020 total compensation came to $48,106.
Project Manager/May Mayor
Source-specific fields
Kaloni Davis is a Project Manager at May Mayor. They work non-salaried. 2023 total compensation came to $48,002.
Senior Advisor to the Mayor/May Mayor
Source-specific fields
Angela Brooks works as a Senior Advisor to the Mayor for May Mayor. Their status is salaried. Angela earned $46,897 in 2026.
Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy/May Mayor
Source-specific fields
Julia Hinckley works as a Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy for May Mayor. Their status is salaried. Julia earned $45,896 in 2023.