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 15
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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Danika Wahlin is a Librarian I at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $76,464.
Library Associate/Chicago Public Library
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Gloria Williams holds the role of Library Associate at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,464.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Margaret Wilson serves as a Librarian I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,464.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Tiffany Young serves as a Librarian I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,464.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Ana Arenas serves as a Administrative Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,916.
Senior Storekeeper/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Vidal Arroyo serves as a Senior Storekeeper. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,916.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Public Library
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Jonathan Bogart holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,916.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Jose Cardenas is a Head Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,916.
Senior Storekeeper/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Willie James serves as a Senior Storekeeper. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,916.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Zeta Lyon holds the role of Head Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,916.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Keyanna Obasa is a Head Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,916.
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Yvonne Perez is a Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,916.
Senior Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Johanna Rivera works as a Senior Library Clerk for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Johanna earned $74,916 in 2026.
Audio-Visual Specialist/Chicago Public Library
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Daniel Valdivia works as a Audio-Visual Specialist for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $74,916 in 2026.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Carmelita White holds the role of Head Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,916.
Administrative Services Officer I/Chicago Public Library
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Dolores Godinez is a Administrative Services Officer I at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,172.
Digital Media Coordinator/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Justin Shannin serves as a Digital Media Coordinator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,172.
Staff Assistant/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Sadie Walton serves as a Staff Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,172.
Senior Archival Specialist/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Siobhan Mckissic serves as a Senior Archival Specialist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,160.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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Sarah Akers works as a Librarian I for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Sarah earned $72,684 in 2026.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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Vanessa Ames is a Librarian I at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,684.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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Paula Archey holds the role of Librarian I at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,684.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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Riese Bornell is a Librarian I at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,684.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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Stefanie Brown works as a Librarian I for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Stefanie earned $72,684 in 2026.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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Sara Brunkhorst works as a Librarian I for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Sara earned $72,684 in 2026.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Suzanne Buchanan serves as a Librarian I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,684.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Maureen Callahan serves as a Librarian I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,684.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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Anne Carney works as a Librarian I for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Anne earned $72,684 in 2026.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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Eleanor Colbert holds the role of Librarian I at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,684.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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Kayla Cook holds the role of Librarian I at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,684.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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Ayana Cooper works as a Librarian I for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Ayana earned $72,684 in 2026.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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Travaughn Cowan is a Librarian I at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,684.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Arwen Downs serves as a Librarian I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,684.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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Daniele Freeman holds the role of Librarian I at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,684.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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Frances Grinnan holds the role of Librarian I at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,684.
Library Associate/Chicago Public Library
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Theodore Groat works as a Library Associate for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Theodore earned $72,684 in 2026.
Library Associate/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Sara Heymann serves as a Library Associate. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,684.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Christopher Jordan serves as a Librarian I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,684.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Esther Kaplan serves as a Librarian I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,684.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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Karen Louis holds the role of Librarian I at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,684.