City of Chicago / Chicago Public Library
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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
Highest-paid first / page 2
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Matthew Genthe serves as a Librarian IV. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,848.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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John Glynn 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, Lolita Griffin serves as a Librarian IV. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,848.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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Stuart Griner works as a Librarian IV for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Stuart earned $133,848 in 2026.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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David Guilliams 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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Kimberly Hagen 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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John Hamilton 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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Joanna Hazelden 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, Bonnie Hines 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, Lindsay Holbrook serves as a Librarian IV. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,848.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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Sarah Holtkamp 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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Jessica Hotaling 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, Shamoral Johnson serves as a Librarian IV. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,848.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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Mark Kaplan works as a Librarian IV for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Mark earned $133,848 in 2026.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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Melissa Kaszynski 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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Kyleen Kenney works as a Librarian IV for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Kyleen earned $133,848 in 2026.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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Jeremy Kitchen 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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John Mangahas 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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Kendra Mealy works as a Librarian IV for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Kendra earned $133,848 in 2026.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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Sandra Mohammad 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, Brandy Morrill serves as a Librarian IV. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,848.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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Sasha Neri 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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Jennifer Reynolds works as a Librarian IV for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Jennifer earned $133,848 in 2026.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Lala Rodgers serves as a Librarian IV. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,848.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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Gregorio Rodriguez Jr works as a Librarian IV for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Gregorio earned $133,848 in 2026.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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Lisa Roe 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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Nicholas Saunders 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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Stephen Sposato 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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Thomas Stark works as a Librarian IV for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Thomas earned $133,848 in 2026.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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Sarah Tansley 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, Maurice Thomas Jr serves as a Librarian IV. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,848.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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Robin Willard 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, Junkoo Yoon serves as a Librarian IV. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,848.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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Shelley Zawadzki works as a Librarian IV for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Shelley earned $133,848 in 2026.
Assistant Library Director/Chicago Public Library
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Shilo Jefferson works as a Assistant Library Director for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Shilo earned $130,476 in 2026.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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Daylily Alvarez works as a Librarian IV for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Daylily earned $129,636 in 2026.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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Marcus Berry holds the role of Librarian IV at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,636.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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Mariella Colon holds the role of Librarian IV at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,636.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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Rebecca Heard holds the role of Librarian IV at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,636.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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Louis Kujawa works as a Librarian IV for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Louis earned $129,636 in 2026.