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 18
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Lionel Holmes holds the role of Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,712.
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Sonya Jackson works as a Library Clerk for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Sonya earned $56,712 in 2026.
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Ashley Miller holds the role of Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,712.
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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John Pacira holds the role of Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,712.
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Maria Potts serves as a Library Clerk. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,712.
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Maribel Saldana holds the role of Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,712.
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Silvio Smeriglio holds the role of Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,712.
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Brianna Vancant holds the role of Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,712.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Sandra Cortez serves as a Head Library Clerk. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,124.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Christian Davis works as a Head Library Clerk for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Christian earned $56,124 in 2026.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Public Library
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Lynette Davis holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,124.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Saul Figueroa is a Head Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,124.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Michell Kemper holds the role of Head Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,124.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Isabel Melesio serves as a Head Library Clerk. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,124.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Isaac Palma-Ruwe is a Head Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,124.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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D'Eona Phillips is a Head Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,124.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Leticia Rodriguez works as a Head Library Clerk for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Leticia earned $56,124 in 2026.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Aisha Stewart holds the role of Head Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,124.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Janie-Lee Sutherd serves as a Head Library Clerk. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,124.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Public Library
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Homero Valencia holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,124.
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Carla Boklage is a Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $53,532.
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Aaron Bryant holds the role of Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,532.
Senior Office Assistant/Chicago Public Library
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Sarah Degnan works as a Senior Office Assistant for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Sarah earned $53,532 in 2026.
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Leah Joslyn works as a Library Clerk for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Leah earned $53,532 in 2026.
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Angela Massey serves as a Library Clerk. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,532.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Jeanine Peterson works as a Head Library Clerk for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Jeanine earned $53,532 in 2026.
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Zoe Timmel is a Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $53,532.
Head Storekeeper/Chicago Public Library
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Logan Underhill works as a Head Storekeeper for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Logan earned $53,532 in 2026.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Ashley Walker serves as a Administrative Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,532.
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Christine Zhen serves as a Library Clerk. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,532.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Andres Alvarez serves as a Head Library Clerk. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,936.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Michelle Eiland serves as a Head Library Clerk. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,936.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Krysti Kois works as a Head Library Clerk for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Krysti earned $51,936 in 2026.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Leesa Livingston is a Head Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,936.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Lisa Manzella works as a Head Library Clerk for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Lisa earned $51,936 in 2026.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Maria Tellez holds the role of Head Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,936.
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Tamara Dupee works as a Library Clerk for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Tamara earned $51,108 in 2026.
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Sally Sharda works as a Library Clerk for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Sally earned $51,108 in 2026.
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Jesus Valencia holds the role of Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,108.
Senior Office Assistant/Chicago Public Library
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Ria Armstrong works as a Senior Office Assistant for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Ria earned $48,864 in 2026.