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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Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.
Record list
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Senior Library Clerk - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
At Chicago Public Library, Marilyn Martin serves as a Senior Library Clerk - Hourly. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $23,733 (paid $23/hour).
Library Clerk - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Valerie Matyskela is a Library Clerk - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $23,733 (paid $23/hour).
Library Clerk - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Jennifer Ogwumike holds the role of Library Clerk - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $23,733 (paid $23/hour).
Library Clerk - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
At Chicago Public Library, Olive Polken serves as a Library Clerk - Hourly. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $23,733 (paid $23/hour).
Library Clerk - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Ryan Saar holds the role of Library Clerk - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $23,733 (paid $23/hour).
Library Clerk - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Sara Shatat holds the role of Library Clerk - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $23,733 (paid $23/hour).
Library Clerk - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Hannah Sian holds the role of Library Clerk - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $23,733 (paid $23/hour).
Library Clerk - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Cylise Snow works as a Library Clerk - Hourly for Chicago Public Library. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Cylise earned $23,733 in 2026 (paid $23/hour).
Library Clerk - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Alexis Stankewitz holds the role of Library Clerk - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $23,733 (paid $23/hour).
Library Clerk - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
At Chicago Public Library, Kelsey Stone serves as a Library Clerk - Hourly. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $23,733 (paid $23/hour).
Library Clerk - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Kim Sy holds the role of Library Clerk - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $23,733 (paid $23/hour).
Library Clerk - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
At Chicago Public Library, Ivory Terrell serves as a Library Clerk - Hourly. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $23,733 (paid $23/hour).
Library Clerk - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Stacey Thigpen holds the role of Library Clerk - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $23,733 (paid $23/hour).
Library Clerk - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
At Chicago Public Library, Briana Thompson serves as a Library Clerk - Hourly. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $23,733 (paid $23/hour).
Library Clerk - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Tyrin Thurman holds the role of Library Clerk - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $23,733 (paid $23/hour).
Library Clerk - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Megan Wegenke is a Library Clerk - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $23,733 (paid $23/hour).
Library Clerk - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
At Chicago Public Library, Danielle Weimerskirch serves as a Library Clerk - Hourly. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $23,733 (paid $23/hour).
Library Clerk - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
At Chicago Public Library, Kristin Wittman serves as a Library Clerk - Hourly. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $23,733 (paid $23/hour).
Library Clerk - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Joseph Little works as a Library Clerk - Hourly for Chicago Public Library. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Joseph earned $23,733 in 2026 (paid $23/hour).
Library Clerk - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Hoa Ho is a Library Clerk - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $23,733 (paid $23/hour).
Library Clerk - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Sarah Williams holds the role of Library Clerk - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $23,733 (paid $23/hour).
Library Clerk - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Rimante Doran is a Library Clerk - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $23,733 (paid $23/hour).