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 5
Librarian III/Chicago Public Library
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Nicole Loinaz is a Librarian III at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,536.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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Shana Novak is a Librarian IV at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,536.
Librarian III/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Alice Richards serves as a Librarian III. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,536.
Librarian III/Chicago Public Library
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Daniel Thorson is a Librarian III at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,536.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
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Francisco Arroyo is a Librarian II at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,236.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
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Joanne Brady holds the role of Librarian II at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,236.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Elvira Camargo serves as a Librarian II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,236.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
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John Christensen is a Librarian II at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,236.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Michael Cienfuegos serves as a Librarian II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,236.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
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Sarah Dysken holds the role of Librarian II at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,236.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Matthew Egan serves as a Librarian II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,236.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
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Katherine Linehan is a Librarian II at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,236.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Jinguang Mu serves as a Librarian II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,236.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Diem Nguyen serves as a Librarian II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,236.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
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Jeffrey Nowak holds the role of Librarian II at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,236.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Ray Orellana serves as a Librarian II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,236.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
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Carolyn Ptak works as a Librarian II for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Carolyn earned $112,236 in 2026.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
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Katherine Richter works as a Librarian II for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Katherine earned $112,236 in 2026.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
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Christopher Scanlon is a Librarian II at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,236.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Rachel Shaevel serves as a Librarian II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,236.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
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Norma Sotelo holds the role of Librarian II at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,236.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
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Scott Taves holds the role of Librarian II at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,236.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, William Teichert serves as a Librarian II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,236.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
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Gwen Thomas is a Librarian II at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,236.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
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Jeannine Tiesch Ramirez holds the role of Librarian II at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,236.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
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My Tran holds the role of Librarian II at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,236.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
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Dorsey Vera-Hampshire is a Librarian II at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,236.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
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Maria Villanueva works as a Librarian II for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Maria earned $112,236 in 2026.
Senior Archival Specialist/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Morag Walsh serves as a Senior Archival Specialist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,236.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
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Scott Watanabe holds the role of Librarian II at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,236.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Chicago Public Library
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Latoria Coleman holds the role of Senior Administrative Assistant at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,104.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Chicago Public Library
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Rashonda Hurt works as a Senior Administrative Assistant for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Rashonda earned $112,104 in 2026.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Chicago Public Library
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Arlena Lites is a Senior Administrative Assistant at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,104.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Chicago Public Library
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John Rayburn is a Senior Administrative Assistant at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,104.
Accountant I/Chicago Public Library
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Reyna Valerio works as a Accountant I for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Reyna earned $112,104 in 2026.
Principal Operations Analyst/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Marie Hardy serves as a Principal Operations Analyst. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,080.
Chief Analytics Analyst/Chicago Public Library
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Samuel Zuckert is a Chief Analytics Analyst at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,000.
Foreman of Motor Truck Drivers/Chicago Public Library
At Chicago Public Library, Walter Clark serves as a Foreman of Motor Truck Drivers. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,950 (paid $52/hour).
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Blake Coleman serves as a Librarian II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,708.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Donna Dohnalek serves as a Librarian II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,708.