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 2
Planning and Development Specialist,Senior-Bu/Legislative Department
Thao Madsen is a Planning and Development Specialist,Senior-Bu at Legislative Department. 2024 total compensation came to $136,323.
Executive Assistant/Legislative Department
At Legislative Department, Patrick Wigren serves as a Executive Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $136,323.
Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17/Legislative Department
At Legislative Department, Micah Ellison serves as a Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17. Their 2024 pay totaled $130,707.
Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17/Legislative Department
Eric Depusoy holds the role of Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17 at Legislative Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $130,333.
Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17/Legislative Department
Alex Acevedo is a Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17 at Legislative Department. 2024 total compensation came to $129,542.
Legislative Assistant/Legislative Department
Thaddaeus Gregory is a Legislative Assistant at Legislative Department. 2024 total compensation came to $129,501.
Legislative Assistant/Legislative Department
Garrett Plescow Moore works as a Legislative Assistant for Legislative Department. Garrett earned $129,501 in 2024.
Legislative Assistant/Legislative Department
Nausheen Rajan holds the role of Legislative Assistant at Legislative Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $129,501.
Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17/Legislative Department
Matthew Jaeger is a Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17 at Legislative Department. 2024 total compensation came to $127,920.
Legislative Assistant/Legislative Department
Wendy Sykes works as a Legislative Assistant for Legislative Department. Wendy earned $127,504 in 2024.
Legislative Assistant/Legislative Department
Nina Park holds the role of Legislative Assistant at Legislative Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $126,027.
Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17/Legislative Department
Peter Armato is a Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17 at Legislative Department. 2024 total compensation came to $125,944.
Strategic Advisor-Legislative/Legislative Department
Jane Cho works as a Strategic Advisor-Legislative for Legislative Department. Jane earned $125,944 in 2024.
Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17/Legislative Department
Tommi Mahasongkham holds the role of Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17 at Legislative Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $125,944.
Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17/Legislative Department
At Legislative Department, Julie Irick serves as a Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17. Their 2024 pay totaled $125,320.
Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17/Legislative Department
Julie Kerssen works as a Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17 for Legislative Department. Julie earned $125,320 in 2024.
Legislative Assistant/Legislative Department
Paul Menefee works as a Legislative Assistant for Legislative Department. Paul earned $125,154 in 2024.
Legislative Assistant/Legislative Department
Peter Lo is a Legislative Assistant at Legislative Department. 2024 total compensation came to $123,968.
Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17/Legislative Department
Sue Romero holds the role of Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17 at Legislative Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $123,427.
Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17/Legislative Department
Sun Gee works as a Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17 for Legislative Department. Sun earned $122,949 in 2024.
Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17/Legislative Department
Jean Fisher works as a Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17 for Legislative Department. Jean earned $120,536 in 2024.
Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17/Legislative Department
Elizabeth Hopfauf is a Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17 at Legislative Department. 2024 total compensation came to $120,536.
Legislative Assistant/Legislative Department
Erik Schmidt is a Legislative Assistant at Legislative Department. 2024 total compensation came to $118,539.
Legislative Assistant/Legislative Department
Tim Lennon is a Legislative Assistant at Legislative Department. 2024 total compensation came to $116,979.
Legislative Assistant/Legislative Department
Kimi King is a Legislative Assistant at Legislative Department. 2024 total compensation came to $114,837.
City Records Management Analyst Bu/Legislative Department
At Legislative Department, Steven Anderson serves as a City Records Management Analyst Bu. Their 2024 pay totaled $114,795.
City Records Management Analyst Bu/Legislative Department
Andrea Bettger is a City Records Management Analyst Bu at Legislative Department. 2024 total compensation came to $114,795.
Legislative Information Supervisor Bu/Legislative Department
Janet Polata holds the role of Legislative Information Supervisor Bu at Legislative Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $114,795.
Legislative Assistant/Legislative Department
Alexis Altshuler holds the role of Legislative Assistant at Legislative Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $113,963.
Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17/Legislative Department
At Legislative Department, Dianely Luis serves as a Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17. Their 2024 pay totaled $113,526.
Legislative Assistant/Legislative Department
Brendan Kolding is a Legislative Assistant at Legislative Department. 2024 total compensation came to $113,069.
Legislative Assistant/Legislative Department
Rachel Alger is a Legislative Assistant at Legislative Department. 2024 total compensation came to $110,552.
Administrative Staff Analyst - L17 Leg/Legislative Department
Phillip Wood-Smith works as a Administrative Staff Analyst - L17 Leg for Legislative Department. Phillip earned $110,531 in 2024.
Legislative Assistant/Legislative Department
Kenney Tran works as a Legislative Assistant for Legislative Department. Kenney earned $109,470 in 2024.
Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17/Legislative Department
Ann Vuong is a Strategic Advisor-Legislative L17 at Legislative Department. 2024 total compensation came to $107,910.
Legislative Assistant/Legislative Department
Rebecca Duran holds the role of Legislative Assistant at Legislative Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $107,058.
Legislative Assistant/Legislative Department
Sage Ellington-Lawrence is a Legislative Assistant at Legislative Department. 2024 total compensation came to $106,600.
Legislative Assistant/Legislative Department
At Legislative Department, Anthony Rodriguez serves as a Legislative Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $105,581.
City Records Management Analyst Bu/Legislative Department
Christine Broome works as a City Records Management Analyst Bu for Legislative Department. Christine earned $102,440 in 2024.
Legislative Assistant/Legislative Department
At Legislative Department, Karinda Harris serves as a Legislative Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $101,130.