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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 11
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Eva Weihl works as a Librarian II for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Eva earned $88,524 in 2026.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Alonso Zaragoza serves as a Librarian I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,524.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Isaac Hansen is a Head Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $86,112.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Jocelyn Lebron works as a Head Library Clerk for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Jocelyn earned $86,112 in 2026.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Yvonne Tolbert is a Head Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $86,112.
Senior Office Assistant/Chicago Public Library
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Deanna Bennett works as a Senior Office Assistant for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Deanna earned $84,804 in 2026.
Senior Office Assistant/Chicago Public Library
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Jacqueline Jackson is a Senior Office Assistant at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $84,804.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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Nicolas Ayala works as a Librarian I for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Nicolas earned $84,192 in 2026.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
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Mark Burgess is a Librarian II at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $84,192.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Kellye Conley serves as a Librarian II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,192.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
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Alyne Connie holds the role of Librarian II at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,192.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Jill Garnier serves as a Librarian II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,192.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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Jenny Lockerby works as a Librarian I for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Jenny earned $84,192 in 2026.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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Joshua Mabe is a Librarian I at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $84,192.