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 6
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
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Alexandria Falck holds the role of Librarian II at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,708.
Senior Archival Specialist/Chicago Public Library
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Elizabeth Loch works as a Senior Archival Specialist for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Elizabeth earned $108,708 in 2026.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
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Roslyn Mabry works as a Librarian II for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Roslyn earned $108,708 in 2026.
Senior Archival Specialist/Chicago Public Library
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Michelle Mccoy is a Senior Archival Specialist at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,708.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Stephanie Miller serves as a Librarian II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,708.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
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Loretta Murray is a Librarian II at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,708.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
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Aimee Norris works as a Librarian II for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Aimee earned $108,708 in 2026.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
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Amy Sihweil is a Librarian II at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,708.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Krystal Smith serves as a Librarian II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,708.
Labor Relations Supvsr/Chicago Public Library
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Reginald Garrett holds the role of Labor Relations Supvsr at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,432.
Executive Administrative Assistant II/Chicago Public Library
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Ebony Jones holds the role of Executive Administrative Assistant II at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,432.
Librarian III/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Edwana Boyd serves as a Librarian III. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,628.
Librarian III/Chicago Public Library
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Bridgid Brennan holds the role of Librarian III at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,628.
Librarian III/Chicago Public Library
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Jessica Estrada is a Librarian III at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $107,628.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Raquel Flores-Clemons serves as a Librarian IV. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,628.
Librarian III/Chicago Public Library
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Christina Freitag works as a Librarian III for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Christina earned $107,628 in 2026.
Librarian III/Chicago Public Library
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Megan Fry is a Librarian III at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $107,628.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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Elsa Garcia-Coy is a Librarian IV at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $107,628.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Angelica Godinez serves as a Librarian IV. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,628.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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Megan Greenback is a Librarian IV at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $107,628.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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Migdalia Jimenez works as a Librarian IV for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Migdalia earned $107,628 in 2026.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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Yasmin Jones holds the role of Librarian IV at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,628.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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Dana Kaput is a Librarian IV at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $107,628.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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Roy Kinsey is a Librarian IV at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $107,628.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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Christian Reynoso holds the role of Librarian IV at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,628.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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Lucas Sifuentes holds the role of Librarian IV at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,628.
Electronic Resources Librarian/Chicago Public Library
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Leea Tomele holds the role of Electronic Resources Librarian at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,628.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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Aldo Vasquez is a Librarian IV at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $107,628.
Librarian III/Chicago Public Library
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Fallon White holds the role of Librarian III at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,628.
Assistant Library Director/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Chianta Dorsey serves as a Assistant Library Director. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,272.
Director of Library Staff Development/Chicago Public Library
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Renee Neumeier works as a Director of Library Staff Development for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Renee earned $106,272 in 2026.
Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Public Library
Milton Crayton is a Motor Truck Driver at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $104,915 (paid $50/hour).
Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Public Library
Douglas Foerster works as a Motor Truck Driver for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Douglas earned $104,915 in 2026 (paid $50/hour).
Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Public Library
Kevin Johnson works as a Motor Truck Driver for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Kevin earned $104,915 in 2026 (paid $50/hour).
Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Public Library
Charles Oppenheim Jr is a Motor Truck Driver at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $104,915 (paid $50/hour).
Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Public Library
At Chicago Public Library, Salvador Silva serves as a Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $104,915 (paid $50/hour).
Senior Administrative Assistant/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Eric Eichelberger serves as a Senior Administrative Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,608.
Administrative Services Officer I/Chicago Public Library
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Chyneal Suggs is a Administrative Services Officer I at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $103,608.
Data Services Administrator/Chicago Public Library
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Samuel Sotelo works as a Data Services Administrator for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Samuel earned $102,588 in 2026.
Librarian IV/Chicago Public Library
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Danielle Becker works as a Librarian IV for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Danielle earned $102,516 in 2026.