City of Chicago / Chicago Public Library
Agency file
The Chicago Public Library supports cultural and educational resources such as libraries, museums, and the arts.
In 2026, this agency had 1,095 employees with median total compensation of $76,464; the highest distinct record was $223,740.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 1,095 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($76,464) — 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 $122,700 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $19,344. 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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Commissioner of Chicago Public Library/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Christopher Brown serves as a Commissioner of Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $223,740.
First Deputy Commissioner/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Mary Messner serves as a First Deputy Commissioner. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $199,800.
Deputy Commissioner/Chicago Public Library
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Maggie Clemons is a Deputy Commissioner at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $181,356.
Pr Telecommunications Specialist/Chicago Public Library
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Adnan Suleiman works as a Pr Telecommunications Specialist for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Adnan earned $178,188 in 2026.
Deputy Commissioner/Chicago Public Library
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Mary Robinson holds the role of Deputy Commissioner at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $167,964.
Chief Programmer/Analyst Excluded/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Ulo Ormiste serves as a Chief Programmer/Analyst Excluded. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $158,508.
Director of Library Technology/Chicago Public Library
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Nicole Steeves is a Director of Library Technology at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $158,508.
Director of Finance/Chicago Public Library
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Erema Jackson works as a Director of Finance for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Erema earned $153,384 in 2026.
Assistant Commissioner/Chicago Public Library
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Lindsay Laren works as a Assistant Commissioner for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Lindsay earned $153,384 in 2026.
Contracts Administrator/Chicago Public Library
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Sabrina Lillard works as a Contracts Administrator for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Sabrina earned $153,384 in 2026.
Assistant Commissioner/Chicago Public Library
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Brent Lipinski holds the role of Assistant Commissioner at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $153,384.
Assistant Commissioner/Chicago Public Library
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Julie Obrochta holds the role of Assistant Commissioner at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,808.
Director of Public Affairs/Chicago Public Library
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Patrick Molloy works as a Director of Public Affairs for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Patrick earned $143,880 in 2026.
Library Director/Chicago Public Library
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Esmeralda Cossyleon works as a Library Director for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Esmeralda earned $141,132 in 2026.
Library Director/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, La Saunders serves as a Library Director. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,132.
Corporal Help Desk Supervisor/Chicago Public Library
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Arturo Barnes works as a Corporal Help Desk Supervisor for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Arturo earned $136,908 in 2026.
Help Desk Manager/Chicago Public Library
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Anthony Levato works as a Help Desk Manager for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $136,692 in 2026.
Library Director/Chicago Public Library
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Shenita Harris works as a Library Director for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Shenita earned $135,000 in 2026.
Library Director/Chicago Public Library
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Shelley Hughes holds the role of Library Director at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,000.
Senior Help Desk Technician/Chicago Public Library
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George Lazaar holds the role of Senior Help Desk Technician at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,916.
Senior Help Desk Technician/Chicago Public Library
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Ralph Mendoza holds the role of Senior Help Desk Technician at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,916.
Public Relations Representative III/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Genae Robinson serves as a Public Relations Representative III. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,916.
Senior Help Desk Technician/Chicago Public Library
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Jian Ruan holds the role of Senior Help Desk Technician at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,916.
Senior Help Desk Technician/Chicago Public Library
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Abner Siong is a Senior Help Desk Technician at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,916.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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Sharon Anderson works as a Librarian IV for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Sharon earned $133,848 in 2026.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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Stephanie Arens holds the role of Librarian IV at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,848.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Taylor Bayless serves as a Librarian IV. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,848.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Rebecca Berg serves as a Librarian IV. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,848.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Robert Bitunjac serves as a Librarian IV. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,848.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Marvin Bowen serves as a Librarian IV. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,848.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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Rory Brown is a Librarian IV at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $133,848.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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Earnestine Carter is a Librarian IV at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $133,848.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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Keeshana Clark is a Librarian IV at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $133,848.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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Jacob Cleary works as a Librarian IV for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Jacob earned $133,848 in 2026.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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Michael Conlon is a Librarian IV at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $133,848.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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Arystine Danner is a Librarian IV at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $133,848.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Guillermina Duarte serves as a Librarian IV. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,848.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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Stephanie Flinchbaugh holds the role of Librarian IV at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,848.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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Lori Frumkin works as a Librarian IV for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Lori earned $133,848 in 2026.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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Yvette Garcia is a Librarian IV at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $133,848.