City of Seattle / Legislative Department
Agency file
The Legislative Department is part of the legislative branch — making laws, setting policy, and overseeing government.
In 2024, this agency had 100 employees with median total compensation of $126,766; the highest distinct record was $214,178.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 100 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($126,766) — 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 $178,048 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $83,075. 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
Executive Manager-Legislative/Legislative Department
At Legislative Department, Lish Whitson serves as a Executive Manager-Legislative. Their 2024 pay totaled $214,178.
Executive Manager-Legislative/Legislative Department
Calvin Chow works as a Executive Manager-Legislative for Legislative Department. Calvin earned $204,214 in 2024.
Executive Manager-Legislative/Legislative Department
Scheereen Dedman is a Executive Manager-Legislative at Legislative Department. 2024 total compensation came to $202,550.
Executive Manager-Legislative/Legislative Department
Justin Roberge holds the role of Executive Manager-Legislative at Legislative Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $188,427.
Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17/Legislative Department
At Legislative Department, Nathaniel Freeman serves as a Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17. Their 2024 pay totaled $185,994.
Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17/Legislative Department
Brian Goodnight holds the role of Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17 at Legislative Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $184,621.
Manager-Legislative/Legislative Department
At Legislative Department, Maribel Centeno serves as a Manager-Legislative. Their 2024 pay totaled $183,019.
Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17/Legislative Department
Traci Ratzliff is a Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17 at Legislative Department. 2024 total compensation came to $182,520.
Manager-Legislative/Legislative Department
At Legislative Department, Lauren Henry serves as a Manager-Legislative. Their 2024 pay totaled $181,813.
Manager-Legislative/Legislative Department
Ian Smith holds the role of Manager-Legislative at Legislative Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $180,752.
Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17/Legislative Department
Thomas Mikesell is a Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17 at Legislative Department. 2024 total compensation came to $178,048.
Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17/Legislative Department
Gregory Doss works as a Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17 for Legislative Department. Gregory earned $176,093 in 2024.
Councilmember - at Large/Legislative Department
Dionne Foster works as a Councilmember - at Large for Legislative Department. Dionne earned $176,030 in 2024.
Councilmember - at Large/Legislative Department
Alexis Rinck works as a Councilmember - at Large for Legislative Department. Alexis earned $176,030 in 2024.
Strategic Advisor-Legislative/Legislative Department
At Legislative Department, Amanda Allen serves as a Strategic Advisor-Legislative. Their 2024 pay totaled $174,450.
Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17/Legislative Department
Karina Bull works as a Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17 for Legislative Department. Karina earned $172,578 in 2024.
Executive Manager-Legislative/Legislative Department
Brad Harwood holds the role of Executive Manager-Legislative at Legislative Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $171,725.
Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17/Legislative Department
At Legislative Department, Eric Mcconaghy serves as a Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17. Their 2024 pay totaled $169,562.
Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17/Legislative Department
Jennifer Labrecque works as a Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17 for Legislative Department. Jennifer earned $169,520 in 2024.
Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17/Legislative Department
Jasmine Marwaha works as a Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17 for Legislative Department. Jasmine earned $169,520 in 2024.
Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17/Legislative Department
Ann Gorman is a Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17 at Legislative Department. 2024 total compensation came to $169,354.
Councilmember - District/Legislative Department
Jacqueline Hollingsworth holds the role of Councilmember - District at Legislative Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $165,422.
Councilmember - District/Legislative Department
Debora Juarez holds the role of Councilmember - District at Legislative Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $165,422.
Councilmember - District/Legislative Department
Robert Kettle works as a Councilmember - District for Legislative Department. Robert earned $165,422 in 2024.
Councilmember - District/Legislative Department
Edward Lin holds the role of Councilmember - District at Legislative Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $165,422.
Councilmember - District/Legislative Department
Maritza Rivera holds the role of Councilmember - District at Legislative Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $165,422.
Councilmember - District/Legislative Department
Robert Saka holds the role of Councilmember - District at Legislative Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $165,422.
Councilmember - District/Legislative Department
Daniel Strauss holds the role of Councilmember - District at Legislative Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $165,422.
Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17/Legislative Department
Hb Harper works as a Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17 for Legislative Department. Hb earned $163,966 in 2024.
Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17/Legislative Department
Tamaso Johnson works as a Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17 for Legislative Department. Tamaso earned $162,968 in 2024.
Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17/Legislative Department
At Legislative Department, Edin Sisic serves as a Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17. Their 2024 pay totaled $162,968.
Executive Manager-Legislative/Legislative Department
At Legislative Department, Jeremy Mohn serves as a Executive Manager-Legislative. Their 2024 pay totaled $159,182.
Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17/Legislative Department
Emilia Sanchez holds the role of Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17 at Legislative Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $152,755.
Legislative Assistant/Legislative Department
Steven Smith holds the role of Legislative Assistant at Legislative Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $144,414.
Executive Assistant, Senior - L17 Leg/Legislative Department
Jodee Schwinn holds the role of Executive Assistant, Senior - L17 Leg at Legislative Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $141,502.
Legislative Assistant/Legislative Department
Kelly Brown is a Legislative Assistant at Legislative Department. 2024 total compensation came to $140,629.
Legislative Assistant/Legislative Department
Lakecia Farmer works as a Legislative Assistant for Legislative Department. Lakecia earned $139,963 in 2024.
Legislative Assistant/Legislative Department
At Legislative Department, Stephanie Velasco serves as a Legislative Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $139,464.
Manager-Legislative/Legislative Department
Sarah Shipley holds the role of Manager-Legislative at Legislative Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $139,360.
Legislative Assistant/Legislative Department
At Legislative Department, Jesse Franz serves as a Legislative Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $136,843.