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 22
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
At Chicago Public Library, Miranda Roberts 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
Jon Roller works as a Library Associate - Hourly for Chicago Public Library. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Jon earned $33,592 in 2026 (paid $32/hour).
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Kerry Ryan 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
Laura Ryan-Shah 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
Catherine Scallen 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
Hailey Scott 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
Joshua Sigman 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
John Sloan 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
Tony Smith works as a Library Associate - Hourly for Chicago Public Library. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Tony earned $33,592 in 2026 (paid $32/hour).
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
At Chicago Public Library, Emily Tarrant 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
Thomas Tervanis works as a Library Associate - Hourly for Chicago Public Library. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Thomas earned $33,592 in 2026 (paid $32/hour).
Library Associate - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Joselyn Torres 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
Patricia Tyznik 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
Elvira Valencia 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, Danielle Walker 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
At Chicago Public Library, Mark Wierzbicki serves as a Library Associate - Hourly. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,592 (paid $32/hour).
Library Clerk - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
At Chicago Public Library, Emiliya Angelova serves as a Library Clerk - Hourly. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $23,733 (paid $23/hour).
Library Clerk - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Alyssa Antolin works as a Library Clerk - Hourly for Chicago Public Library. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Alyssa earned $23,733 in 2026 (paid $23/hour).
Library Clerk - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Allison Aviles holds the role of Library Clerk - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $23,733 (paid $23/hour).
Library Clerk - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Nargues Barkhordar holds the role of Library Clerk - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $23,733 (paid $23/hour).
Library Clerk - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
At Chicago Public Library, Deven Barry serves as a Library Clerk - Hourly. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $23,733 (paid $23/hour).
Library Clerk - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Olivia Best is a Library Clerk - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $23,733 (paid $23/hour).
Library Clerk - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Fallon Braddy is a Library Clerk - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $23,733 (paid $23/hour).
Library Clerk - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
At Chicago Public Library, Kamila Breceda serves as a Library Clerk - Hourly. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $23,733 (paid $23/hour).
Library Clerk - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Ashley Burgos holds the role of Library Clerk - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $23,733 (paid $23/hour).
Library Clerk - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Elizabeth Bustamante works as a Library Clerk - Hourly for Chicago Public Library. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Elizabeth earned $23,733 in 2026 (paid $23/hour).
Library Clerk - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
At Chicago Public Library, Citlalli Cardenas serves as a Library Clerk - Hourly. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $23,733 (paid $23/hour).
Library Clerk - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
At Chicago Public Library, Ximena Cervantes serves as a Library Clerk - Hourly. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $23,733 (paid $23/hour).
Library Clerk - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Phyllis Clark is a Library Clerk - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $23,733 (paid $23/hour).
Library Clerk - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Fernando Contreras holds the role of Library Clerk - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $23,733 (paid $23/hour).
Library Clerk - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Regina Cook is a Library Clerk - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $23,733 (paid $23/hour).
Library Clerk - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Jose Cruz is a Library Clerk - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $23,733 (paid $23/hour).
Library Clerk - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Ayanna Davis holds the role of Library Clerk - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $23,733 (paid $23/hour).
Library Clerk - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
At Chicago Public Library, Elizabeth Deckys serves as a Library Clerk - Hourly. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $23,733 (paid $23/hour).
Library Clerk - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Rimante Doran is a Library Clerk - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $23,733 (paid $23/hour).
Library Clerk - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Amber Drew works as a Library Clerk - Hourly for Chicago Public Library. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Amber earned $23,733 in 2026 (paid $23/hour).
Library Clerk - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Daniel Durchslag works as a Library Clerk - Hourly for Chicago Public Library. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Daniel earned $23,733 in 2026 (paid $23/hour).
Library Clerk - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Victoria Eason is a Library Clerk - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $23,733 (paid $23/hour).
Library Clerk - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
Denise Evans is a Library Clerk - Hourly at Chicago Public Library. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $23,733 (paid $23/hour).
Library Clerk - Hourly/Chicago Public Library
David Gentilcore works as a Library Clerk - Hourly for Chicago Public Library. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. David earned $23,733 in 2026 (paid $23/hour).