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.
Compare
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
Page 1
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
Source-specific fields
Nelida Childers holds the role of Head Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,144.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
Source-specific fields
Leticia Oliveros holds the role of Head Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,144.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Public Library
Source-specific fields
Yvette Ruvalcaba works as a Administrative Assistant for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Yvette earned $90,144 in 2026.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
Source-specific fields
Tiffany Tolar works as a Head Library Clerk for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Tiffany earned $90,144 in 2026.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
Source-specific fields
Adrienne West works as a Head Library Clerk for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Adrienne earned $90,144 in 2026.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
Source-specific fields
Barbara Washington holds the role of Head Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,144.
Library Associate/Chicago Public Library
Source-specific fields
Christopher Martin holds the role of Library Associate at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,412.
Library Associate/Chicago Public Library
Source-specific fields
Latesha Simmons holds the role of Library Associate at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,412.
Library Associate/Chicago Public Library
Source-specific fields
Dalia Ibarra holds the role of Library Associate at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,412.
Library Associate/Chicago Public Library
Source-specific fields
Fernando Galvez works as a Library Associate for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Fernando earned $89,412 in 2026.
Information Coordinator/Chicago Public Library
Source-specific fields
Alayna Arrington works as a Information Coordinator for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Alayna earned $89,244 in 2026.
Web Developer/Admintr-Cpl/Chicago Public Library
Source-specific fields
At Chicago Public Library, Jessica Opalinski serves as a Web Developer/Admintr-Cpl. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,112.
Assistant Director of Library-Program and Events/Chicago Public Library
Source-specific fields
At Chicago Public Library, Mark Tracz serves as a Assistant Director of Library-Program and Events. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,112.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
Source-specific fields
Victoria Alt holds the role of Librarian I at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,524.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
Source-specific fields
Eric Barbus works as a Librarian II for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Eric earned $88,524 in 2026.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
Source-specific fields
At Chicago Public Library, Katherine Bence serves as a Librarian I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,524.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
Source-specific fields
Andrea Betenia works as a Librarian I for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Andrea earned $88,524 in 2026.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
Source-specific fields
Nathaniel Biagiotti works as a Librarian I for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Nathaniel earned $88,524 in 2026.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
Source-specific fields
Jessica Brown works as a Librarian I for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Jessica earned $88,524 in 2026.
Librarian III/Chicago Public Library
Source-specific fields
Fernando Carbajal holds the role of Librarian III at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,524.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
Source-specific fields
Felicia Caro works as a Librarian I for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Felicia earned $88,524 in 2026.
Senior Archival Specialist/Chicago Public Library
Source-specific fields
Kayla Cassidy is a Senior Archival Specialist at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $88,524.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
Source-specific fields
April Dubrow holds the role of Librarian I at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,524.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
Source-specific fields
Alenka Figa works as a Librarian I for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Alenka earned $88,524 in 2026.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
Source-specific fields
Anna Fillmore holds the role of Librarian II at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,524.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
Source-specific fields
Beronica Garcia holds the role of Librarian II at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,524.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
Source-specific fields
Victoria Gomez - Haxel is a Librarian I at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $88,524.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
Source-specific fields
Aida Hernandez works as a Librarian I for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Aida earned $88,524 in 2026.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
Source-specific fields
Kenneth Johnson is a Librarian I at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $88,524.
Librarian III/Chicago Public Library
Source-specific fields
At Chicago Public Library, Victoria Martinez serves as a Librarian III. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,524.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
Source-specific fields
Daniel Medina is a Librarian II at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $88,524.
Librarian III/Chicago Public Library
Source-specific fields
Kathy Mielecki works as a Librarian III for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Kathy earned $88,524 in 2026.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
Source-specific fields
Justin Miller holds the role of Librarian I at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,524.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
Source-specific fields
Allison Phillips is a Librarian I at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $88,524.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
Source-specific fields
Dean Ramos works as a Librarian I for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Dean earned $88,524 in 2026.
Librarian III/Chicago Public Library
Source-specific fields
Kerry Reed holds the role of Librarian III at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,524.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
Source-specific fields
Jennifer Rodriguez works as a Librarian I for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Jennifer earned $88,524 in 2026.
Librarian III/Chicago Public Library
Source-specific fields
Erika Schmidt works as a Librarian III for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Erika earned $88,524 in 2026.
Archival Specialist/Chicago Public Library
Source-specific fields
Allyson Smally is a Archival Specialist at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $88,524.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
Source-specific fields
Eva Weihl works as a Librarian II for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Eva earned $88,524 in 2026.