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 16
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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Margaret Malinowski 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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At Chicago Public Library, Hanna Mandernach serves as a Librarian I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,684.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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Michelle Mcmillan 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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Flora Montes 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, Rachel Perzynski serves as a Librarian I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,684.
Library Associate/Chicago Public Library
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Desiree Phipps works as a Library Associate for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Desiree earned $72,684 in 2026.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Yvette Ramirez-Sosa serves as a Librarian I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,684.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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Sara Reed 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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Rose Silvera is a Library Associate at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,684.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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Diego Tapia holds the role of Librarian I at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,684.
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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David Bowen holds the role of Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,436.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Blanca Datro serves as a Head Library Clerk. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,436.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Maryann Ferguson serves as a Head Library Clerk. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,436.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Brian Haynes works as a Head Library Clerk for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Brian earned $71,436 in 2026.
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Yohance Trice holds the role of Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,436.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Matthew Walker works as a Head Library Clerk for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $71,436 in 2026.
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Benjamin Zigelman works as a Library Clerk for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Benjamin earned $71,436 in 2026.
Help Desk Technician/Chicago Public Library
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Jumoke Amoakon works as a Help Desk Technician for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Jumoke earned $70,752 in 2026.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Chicago Public Library
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James Mccarthy holds the role of Senior Administrative Assistant at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,752.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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Gabriel Angulo works as a Librarian I for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Gabriel earned $69,396 in 2026.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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Nicole Cowan holds the role of Librarian I at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,396.
Library Associate/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Erin Dawson serves as a Library Associate. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,396.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Angela Dill serves as a Librarian I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,396.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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Odile Dumbleton works as a Librarian I for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Odile earned $69,396 in 2026.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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Ryan Garrigus is a Librarian I at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,396.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Alex Giorgio serves as a Librarian I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,396.
Library Associate/Chicago Public Library
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Daniel Gray works as a Library Associate for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $69,396 in 2026.
Library Associate/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Vernell Hunt serves as a Library Associate. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,396.
Library Associate/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Hong Li serves as a Library Associate. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,396.
Archival Specialist/Chicago Public Library
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Nia Mendy works as a Archival Specialist for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Nia earned $69,396 in 2026.
Library Associate/Chicago Public Library
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Mary Mizzi works as a Library Associate for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Mary earned $69,396 in 2026.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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Cassandra Murdock holds the role of Librarian I at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,396.
Library Associate/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Silvia Razo serves as a Library Associate. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,396.
Library Associate/Chicago Public Library
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Brianna Tong works as a Library Associate for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Brianna earned $69,396 in 2026.
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Darlene Edwards works as a Library Clerk for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Darlene earned $68,256 in 2026.
Senior Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Iwona Grabowski works as a Senior Library Clerk for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Iwona earned $68,256 in 2026.
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Truong Huynh works as a Library Clerk for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Truong earned $68,256 in 2026.
Senior Office Assistant/Chicago Public Library
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Diana Madrigal holds the role of Senior Office Assistant at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,256.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Tania Matos works as a Head Library Clerk for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Tania earned $68,256 in 2026.
Senior Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Larissa Moffett works as a Senior Library Clerk for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Larissa earned $68,256 in 2026.