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 20
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Jameika Davis works as a Library Clerk for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Jameika earned $44,496 in 2026.
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Constancia Diaz holds the role of Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,496.
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Molly Gautier serves as a Library Clerk. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,496.
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Nathaniel Harrington is a Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $44,496.
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Cecille Harris is a Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $44,496.
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Maria Hernandez serves as a Library Clerk. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,496.
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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James Herrity holds the role of Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,496.
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Mya Huerta holds the role of Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,496.
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Arionna Johnson works as a Library Clerk for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Arionna earned $44,496 in 2026.
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Isaiah Lara holds the role of Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,496.
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Itzel Lara works as a Library Clerk for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Itzel earned $44,496 in 2026.
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Diana Martinez holds the role of Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,496.
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Matthew Mcdougal is a Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $44,496.
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Melissa Munoz holds the role of Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,496.
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Auguste Nemeikaite is a Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $44,496.
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Araceli Ramirez holds the role of Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,496.
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Oscar Saldana holds the role of Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,496.
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Anthony Smith serves as a Library Clerk. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,496.
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Savion Timmons is a Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $44,496.
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Alexavier Tucker holds the role of Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,496.
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Brianna Walker serves as a Library Clerk. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,496.
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Brianna Wampler is a Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $44,496.
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Reginald Willett holds the role of Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,496.
Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Christine Burns is a Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $44,460.
Librarian I - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Julie Hanson holds the role of Librarian I - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,014 (paid $36/hour).
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
At Chicago Public Library, Daniel Aguilar serves as a Library Associate - Hourly. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,592 (paid $32/hour).
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Victor Aguirre works as a Library Associate - Hourly for Chicago Public Library. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Victor earned $33,592 in 2026 (paid $32/hour).
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Anne Allred is a Library Associate - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $33,592 (paid $32/hour).
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Ronald Artica is a Library Associate - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $33,592 (paid $32/hour).
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
At Chicago Public Library, Tiana Augustus serves as a Library Associate - Hourly. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,592 (paid $32/hour).
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Mariah Barren is a Library Associate - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $33,592 (paid $32/hour).
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Lauryn Bhavnani works as a Library Associate - Hourly for Chicago Public Library. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Lauryn earned $33,592 in 2026 (paid $32/hour).
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Marc Boudreaux works as a Library Associate - Hourly for Chicago Public Library. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Marc earned $33,592 in 2026 (paid $32/hour).
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Thomas Brown holds the role of Library Associate - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,592 (paid $32/hour).
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Kamari Campbell is a Library Associate - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $33,592 (paid $32/hour).
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
At Chicago Public Library, Maura Caruso serves as a Library Associate - Hourly. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,592 (paid $32/hour).
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Edwin Cervantes is a Library Associate - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $33,592 (paid $32/hour).
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
At Chicago Public Library, Cody Ciminillo serves as a Library Associate - Hourly. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,592 (paid $32/hour).
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Amy Deranick works as a Library Associate - Hourly for Chicago Public Library. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Amy earned $33,592 in 2026 (paid $32/hour).
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Panagiota Doukas holds the role of Library Associate - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,592 (paid $32/hour).