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 17
Senior Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Jianhuai Xie holds the role of Senior Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,256.
Help Desk Technician/Chicago Public Library
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Tony Brown works as a Help Desk Technician for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Tony earned $67,608 in 2026.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Chicago Public Library
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Alexandra Naples is a Senior Administrative Assistant at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,608.
Archival Specialist/Chicago Public Library
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Kaitlyn Griffith is a Archival Specialist at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,284.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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Anna Holbert is a Librarian I at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,284.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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Joshua Lyons is a Librarian I at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,284.
Library Associate/Chicago Public Library
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Joseph Burton works as a Library Associate for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $65,928 in 2026.
Library Associate/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Janet Kintner serves as a Library Associate. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,928.
Library Associate/Chicago Public Library
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Sarah Koh works as a Library Associate for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Sarah earned $65,928 in 2026.
Library Associate/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Lourdes Medina serves as a Library Associate. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,928.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Renee Jackson works as a Head Library Clerk for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Renee earned $64,488 in 2026.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Alvina Lynn is a Head Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,488.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Tiesha Thomas is a Head Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,488.
Library Associate/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Angel Amador serves as a Library Associate. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,976.
Library Associate/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Natalia Garza serves as a Library Associate. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,976.
Library Associate/Chicago Public Library
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Anna Mccolgan holds the role of Library Associate at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,976.
Library Associate/Chicago Public Library
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Abigail Miller works as a Library Associate for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Abigail earned $62,976 in 2026.
Library Associate/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Stephanie Ramirez serves as a Library Associate. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,976.
Library Associate/Chicago Public Library
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Ana Santoyo works as a Library Associate for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Ana earned $62,976 in 2026.
Library Associate/Chicago Public Library
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Steffani Schlierf is a Library Associate at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,976.
Library Associate/Chicago Public Library
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Maria Sheehan works as a Library Associate for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Maria earned $62,976 in 2026.
Library Associate/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Shenae Wilcoxson serves as a Library Associate. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,976.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Chicago Public Library
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Natalie Wilhelm is a Senior Administrative Assistant at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,544.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Public Library
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Lionel Garza Iii holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,548.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Peter Hamilton holds the role of Head Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,548.
Graphic Artist II/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Ada Li serves as a Graphic Artist II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,548.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Guillermo Lugo serves as a Head Library Clerk. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,548.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Reymundo Martinez holds the role of Head Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,548.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Tiffany Shell works as a Head Library Clerk for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Tiffany earned $61,548 in 2026.
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Latasha Addison is a Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $59,364.
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Sara Doe is a Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $59,364.
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Darrin Patton works as a Library Clerk for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Darrin earned $59,364 in 2026.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Public Library
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Franklin Barker holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,764.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Michelle Cipres works as a Head Library Clerk for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Michelle earned $58,764 in 2026.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Deysi Cuevas Grijalba holds the role of Head Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,764.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Nathan Gass serves as a Head Library Clerk. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,764.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Tashamia Green serves as a Administrative Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,764.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Alex Kerner holds the role of Head Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,764.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Allen Pulliam serves as a Head Library Clerk. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,764.
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Andrew Chebuhar is a Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,712.