This is the Mayor’s proposed 2027 budget, pending City Council adoption (expected in December). Figures may change before the budget is adopted.

Department of Law

Mission The Department of Law serves as general counsel to the City of Pittsburgh and the entire City government. It provides legal advice and representation to the Mayor, City Council, City officials and employees, departments,

2027 Proposed
$13.2M
vs 2026 Budget
-15%
$2.3M
Staff (FTE)
41
FTE Change
+0

Budget Trend

Top Expenditures

58 - MISCELLANEOUS $7.0M
58105 - Judgments $7.0M
51 - PERSONNEL-SALARIES & WAGES $3.7M
51101 - Regular $3.6M
53 - PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL SERVICES $1.2M
52 - PERSONNEL-EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $1.1M

Top Positions by Budget

Title FTE 2027 Budget 2026 Budget
Assistant Solicitor l 13 $1.4M $1.4M
Associate Solicitor 4 $512K $497K
Assistant Solicitor II 3 $371K $360K
Legal Secretary 5 $272K $254K
Assistant, Real Estate 3 $152K $147K
Temporary, Part-Time, and Seasonal Allowances - $148K $147K
Chief Legal Officer & City Solicitor 1 $141K $137K
Deputy Solicitor 1 $137K $133K
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