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 10
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Jennifer Zhang is a Head Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,072.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Alexis Cantu serves as a Librarian II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,940.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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Amy Diegelman is a Librarian I at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $92,940.
Librarian III/Chicago Public Library
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Teresa Espinoza works as a Librarian III for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Teresa earned $92,940 in 2026.
Librarian I/Chicago Public Library
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Helen Feeney holds the role of Librarian I at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,940.
Librarian III/Chicago Public Library
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Kristin Grace is a Librarian III at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $92,940.
Librarian III/Chicago Public Library
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Jordan Mckenna is a Librarian III at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $92,940.
Librarian II/Chicago Public Library
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Rafael Otero holds the role of Librarian II at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,940.
Librarian III/Chicago Public Library
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Rebecca Redinger works as a Librarian III for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Rebecca earned $92,940 in 2026.
Librarian III/Chicago Public Library
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Valerye Redovan holds the role of Librarian III at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,940.
Librarian III/Chicago Public Library
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Emily Roth works as a Librarian III for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Emily earned $92,940 in 2026.
Librarian III/Chicago Public Library
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Zena Smith works as a Librarian III for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Zena earned $92,940 in 2026.
Librarian III/Chicago Public Library
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Bruce Sullivan works as a Librarian III for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Bruce earned $92,940 in 2026.
Library Associate/Chicago Public Library
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Martha Acosta holds the role of Library Associate at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,316.
Library Associate/Chicago Public Library
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Lewis Addison works as a Library Associate for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Lewis earned $92,316 in 2026.
Library Associate/Chicago Public Library
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Safwan Arslan is a Library Associate at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $92,316.
Library Associate/Chicago Public Library
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George Coleman works as a Library Associate for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. George earned $92,316 in 2026.
Library Associate/Chicago Public Library
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Felicia Crumpton is a Library Associate at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $92,316.
Library Associate/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Yvonne Curbis serves as a Library Associate. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,316.
Library Associate/Chicago Public Library
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Nancy Garcia is a Library Associate at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $92,316.
Library Associate/Chicago Public Library
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Lyndon Henderson works as a Library Associate for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Lyndon earned $92,316 in 2026.
Library Associate/Chicago Public Library
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Shante Jackson is a Library Associate at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $92,316.
Library Associate/Chicago Public Library
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Kevin Moore holds the role of Library Associate at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,316.
Library Associate/Chicago Public Library
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Debra Rodgers works as a Library Associate for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Debra earned $92,316 in 2026.
Library Associate/Chicago Public Library
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Annette Stewart works as a Library Associate for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Annette earned $92,316 in 2026.
Library Associate/Chicago Public Library
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Phillip Turner is a Library Associate at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $92,316.
Library Associate/Chicago Public Library
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Roger Williams is a Library Associate at Chicago Public Library. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $92,316.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Nelida Childers holds the role of Head Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,144.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Leticia Oliveros holds the role of Head Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,144.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Public Library
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Yvette Ruvalcaba works as a Administrative Assistant for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Yvette earned $90,144 in 2026.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Tiffany Tolar works as a Head Library Clerk for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Tiffany earned $90,144 in 2026.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Barbara Washington holds the role of Head Library Clerk at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,144.
Head Library Clerk/Chicago Public Library
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Adrienne West works as a Head Library Clerk for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Adrienne earned $90,144 in 2026.
Library Associate/Chicago Public Library
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Fernando Galvez works as a Library Associate for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Fernando earned $89,412 in 2026.
Library Associate/Chicago Public Library
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Dalia Ibarra holds the role of Library Associate at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,412.
Library Associate/Chicago Public Library
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Christopher Martin holds the role of Library Associate at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,412.
Library Associate/Chicago Public Library
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Latesha Simmons holds the role of Library Associate at Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,412.
Information Coordinator/Chicago Public Library
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Alayna Arrington works as a Information Coordinator for Chicago Public Library. Their status is full-time. Alayna earned $89,244 in 2026.
Web Developer/Admintr-Cpl/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Jessica Opalinski serves as a Web Developer/Admintr-Cpl. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,112.
Assistant Director of Library-Program and Events/Chicago Public Library
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At Chicago Public Library, Mark Tracz serves as a Assistant Director of Library-Program and Events. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,112.