City of Boston / Boston Public Library
Agency file
The Boston Public Library supports cultural and educational resources such as libraries, museums, and the arts.
In 2024, this agency had 556 employees with median total compensation of $71,643; the highest distinct record was $240,001.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 556 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($71,643) — 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 $116,663 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $11,400. 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
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President/Boston Public Library
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David Leonard is a President at Boston Public Library. 2024 total compensation came to $240,001.
Director of Library Services/Boston Public Library
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Michael Colford is a Director of Library Services at Boston Public Library. 2024 total compensation came to $168,385.
Chief of Staff and Administrative/Boston Public Library
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Sarah Zaphiris holds the role of Chief of Staff and Administrative at Boston Public Library. In 2024, their total compensation was $161,322.
Director of Operations/Boston Public Library
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At Boston Public Library, Elizabeth Prindle serves as a Director of Operations. Their 2024 pay totaled $153,633.
Neigh Library Service Manager/Boston Public Library
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At Boston Public Library, Priscilla Foley serves as a Neigh Library Service Manager. Their 2024 pay totaled $151,289.
Director of Operations/Boston Public Library
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At Boston Public Library, Jonathan Eshel serves as a Director of Operations. Their 2024 pay totaled $150,791.
Systems Officer/Boston Public Library
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Keith Gillette holds the role of Systems Officer at Boston Public Library. In 2024, their total compensation was $150,791.
Branch Librarian II/Boston Public Library
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Jane Bickford works as a Branch Librarian II for Boston Public Library. Jane earned $150,008 in 2024.
Manager of Budget & Finance/Boston Public Library
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At Boston Public Library, Emily Tokarczyk serves as a Manager of Budget & Finance. Their 2024 pay totaled $149,627.
Supervisor of Circulation & Shelving/Boston Public Library
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At Boston Public Library, Joelle Long serves as a Supervisor of Circulation & Shelving. Their 2024 pay totaled $145,147.
Mngr of Mjr Prjcts & Specialist Oper/Boston Public Library
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Alison Ford works as a Mngr of Mjr Prjcts & Specialist Oper for Boston Public Library. Alison earned $139,435 in 2024.
Senior Facility Mgr-Maint & Trades/Boston Public Library
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At Boston Public Library, Brett Curry serves as a Senior Facility Mgr-Maint & Trades. Their 2024 pay totaled $139,435.
Supervisor of Accounting Services/Boston Public Library
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Sean Monahan works as a Supervisor of Accounting Services for Boston Public Library. Sean earned $139,435 in 2024.
Budget & Procurement Manager/Boston Public Library
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Jane Sproul works as a Budget & Procurement Manager for Boston Public Library. Jane earned $139,435 in 2024.
Chief/Boston Public Library
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At Boston Public Library, Jessica Chapel serves as a Chief. Their 2024 pay totaled $138,920.
Content Discovery/Boston Public Library
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At Boston Public Library, Melissa Andrews serves as a Content Discovery. Their 2024 pay totaled $138,441.
Human Resources Manager (Bpl)/Boston Public Library
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Judah Hamer is a Human Resources Manager (Bpl) at Boston Public Library. 2024 total compensation came to $136,857.
Assistant Director/Boston Public Library
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Jessica Bitely is a Assistant Director at Boston Public Library. 2024 total compensation came to $136,857.
Chief/Boston Public Library
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Angela Veizaga holds the role of Chief at Boston Public Library. In 2024, their total compensation was $136,857.
Chief Communications/Strategy/Boston Public Library
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Lisa Pollack works as a Chief Communications/Strategy for Boston Public Library. Lisa earned $136,857 in 2024.
Manager of the Central Libray/Boston Public Library
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Anna Fahey-Flynn is a Manager of the Central Libray at Boston Public Library. 2024 total compensation came to $136,857.
Chief of Adult Library Servcs/Boston Public Library
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Gianna Gifford works as a Chief of Adult Library Servcs for Boston Public Library. Gianna earned $136,857 in 2024.
Technical Specialist/Boston Public Library
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Rajesh Rathi is a Technical Specialist at Boston Public Library. 2024 total compensation came to $135,143.