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.
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Administrative Services Officer I/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Jesus Rocha serves as a Administrative Services Officer I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,100.
Librarian III/Chicago Public Library
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Marshall Caal works as a Librarian III for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Marshall earned $118,836 in 2026.
Librarian III/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Nancy Devlin serves as a Librarian III. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,836.
Librarian III/Chicago Public Library
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Erica Gamble holds the role of Librarian III at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $118,836.
Librarian III/Chicago Public Library
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Kimberly Kelly is a Librarian III at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $118,836.
Librarian III/Chicago Public Library
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Evelyn Keolian is a Librarian III at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $118,836.
Librarian III/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Gerald Mc Nally serves as a Librarian III. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,836.
Librarian III/Chicago Public Library
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Terry Phipps is a Librarian III at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $118,836.
Librarian III/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Janet Thompson serves as a Librarian III. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,836.
Librarian III/Chicago Public Library
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Kathryn Eckert holds the role of Librarian III at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $118,836.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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Amanda Eaves holds the role of Librarian IV at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,636.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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Shanta Harris holds the role of Librarian IV at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,636.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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Jacqueline Mc Carthy is a Librarian IV at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,636.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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Lawanda Miller holds the role of Librarian IV at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,636.
Director of Library Programs and Events/Chicago Public Library
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Shannon Bourne is a Director of Library Programs and Events at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $115,992.
Assistant Library Director/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Julie Koslowsky serves as a Assistant Library Director. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,992.
Assistant Library Director/Chicago Public Library
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Katherine Lapinski holds the role of Assistant Library Director at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,992.