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 12
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
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Maureen Sill 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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Chloe Waryan is a Librarian II at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $84,192.
Senior Office Assistant/Chicago Public Library
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Melvin Buford holds the role of Senior Office Assistant at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,140.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Shanda Loggers holds the role of Head Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,140.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Public Library
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Betty Matos holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,140.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Maribel Salazar serves as a Head Library Clerk. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,140.
Senior Office Assistant/Chicago Public Library
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Jamillah Williams Bey works as a Senior Office Assistant for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Jamillah earned $82,140 in 2026.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Liang Yu holds the role of Head Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,140.
Senior Help Desk Technician/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Isaiah Bailey serves as a Senior Help Desk Technician. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,324.
Project Coordinator/Chicago Public Library
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Laura Bradley is a Project Coordinator at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $81,324.
Project Coordinator/Chicago Public Library
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Joy Houser holds the role of Project Coordinator at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,324.
Graphic Artist III/Chicago Public Library
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Amaris Marshall holds the role of Graphic Artist III at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,324.
Assistant Supvsr of Data Entry Operators/Chicago Public Library
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Keneitra Cooper holds the role of Assistant Supvsr of Data Entry Operators at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,916.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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Rishaunda Andrews holds the role of Librarian I at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,196.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
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Courtney Becks works as a Librarian II for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Courtney earned $80,196 in 2026.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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Amelia Bowen holds the role of Librarian I at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,196.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
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Taylor Brown is a Librarian II at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,196.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
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Maria Bustamante holds the role of Librarian II at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,196.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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Ashanta Harrison holds the role of Librarian I at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,196.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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Karen Heeringa is a Librarian I at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,196.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Cydni Hinton serves as a Librarian II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,196.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
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Marissa Jauch is a Librarian II at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,196.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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Tareai Johnson is a Librarian I at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,196.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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Ariel Jones holds the role of Librarian I at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,196.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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Christian Lash is a Librarian I at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,196.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
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Danielle Moore is a Librarian II at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,196.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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Margaret Norris works as a Librarian I for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Margaret earned $80,196 in 2026.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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Meredith Payne is a Librarian I at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,196.
Library Associate/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Corina Pedraza serves as a Library Associate. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,196.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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Janetta Pegues is a Librarian I at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,196.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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Bria Phillips works as a Librarian I for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Bria earned $80,196 in 2026.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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Jeffrey Thivel works as a Librarian I for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Jeffrey earned $80,196 in 2026.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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Pierre Urquhart holds the role of Librarian I at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,196.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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Adam Wheeler holds the role of Librarian I at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,196.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Antonia Williams serves as a Librarian II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,196.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Jaret Leonard holds the role of Head Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,432.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Gerardo Montoya is a Head Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $78,432.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Vallary Wilson holds the role of Head Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,432.
Public Relations Representative III/Chicago Public Library
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Frances Comstock is a Public Relations Representative III at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $77,640.
Public Relations Representative III/Chicago Public Library
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Derwin Hargrave holds the role of Public Relations Representative III at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,640.