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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Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Ruth Matassarin is a Library Associate - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $33,592 (paid $32/hour).
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
At Chicago Public Library, Pierre Mcallister serves as a Library Associate - Hourly. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,592 (paid $32/hour).
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Abigail Mcarthur-Self works as a Library Associate - Hourly for Chicago Public Library. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Abigail earned $33,592 in 2026 (paid $32/hour).
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Linda Meharenna works as a Library Associate - Hourly for Chicago Public Library. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Linda earned $33,592 in 2026 (paid $32/hour).
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Maria Mijares works as a Library Associate - Hourly for Chicago Public Library. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Maria earned $33,592 in 2026 (paid $32/hour).
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Bianca Milligan holds the role of Library Associate - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,592 (paid $32/hour).
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Samuel Mozes is a Library Associate - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $33,592 (paid $32/hour).
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Sarina Ortiz is a Library Associate - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $33,592 (paid $32/hour).
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
At Chicago Public Library, Manuel Osorio serves as a Library Associate - Hourly. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,592 (paid $32/hour).
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Yadira Perez works as a Library Associate - Hourly for Chicago Public Library. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Yadira earned $33,592 in 2026 (paid $32/hour).
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
At Chicago Public Library, Miranda Roberts serves as a Library Associate - Hourly. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,592 (paid $32/hour).
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Jon Roller works as a Library Associate - Hourly for Chicago Public Library. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Jon earned $33,592 in 2026 (paid $32/hour).
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Kerry Ryan holds the role of Library Associate - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,592 (paid $32/hour).
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Laura Ryan-Shah is a Library Associate - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $33,592 (paid $32/hour).
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Catherine Scallen is a Library Associate - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $33,592 (paid $32/hour).
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Hailey Scott holds the role of Library Associate - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,592 (paid $32/hour).
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Joshua Sigman holds the role of Library Associate - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,592 (paid $32/hour).
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
John Sloan is a Library Associate - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $33,592 (paid $32/hour).
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Tony Smith works as a Library Associate - Hourly for Chicago Public Library. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Tony earned $33,592 in 2026 (paid $32/hour).
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
At Chicago Public Library, Emily Tarrant serves as a Library Associate - Hourly. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,592 (paid $32/hour).
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Thomas Tervanis works as a Library Associate - Hourly for Chicago Public Library. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Thomas earned $33,592 in 2026 (paid $32/hour).
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Joselyn Torres holds the role of Library Associate - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,592 (paid $32/hour).
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Patricia Tyznik holds the role of Library Associate - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,592 (paid $32/hour).
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
At Chicago Public Library, Danielle Walker serves as a Library Associate - Hourly. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,592 (paid $32/hour).
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
At Chicago Public Library, Mark Wierzbicki serves as a Library Associate - Hourly. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,592 (paid $32/hour).
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Kamari Campbell is a Library Associate - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $33,592 (paid $32/hour).
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Melody Jones holds the role of Library Associate - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,592 (paid $32/hour).
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Kimberly Niemaseck works as a Library Associate - Hourly for Chicago Public Library. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Kimberly earned $33,592 in 2026 (paid $32/hour).
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Susan Garza is a Library Associate - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $33,592 (paid $32/hour).
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
At Chicago Public Library, Oliver Ring serves as a Library Associate - Hourly. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,592 (paid $32/hour).
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Elvira Valencia is a Library Associate - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $33,592 (paid $32/hour).
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Alysia Glover works as a Library Associate - Hourly for Chicago Public Library. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Alysia earned $33,592 in 2026 (paid $32/hour).