City of Philadelphia / Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia / Librarian 1

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Librarian 1

Manage collections and information services and help patrons with research and access.

45 employees hold this title in Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia. Median total compensation for the role is $15,561, above the department median of $14,408.

Employees: 45
Total payroll: $648.9K
Role median: $15,561
Agency median: $14,408
Comparison: Above

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Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$23,454+

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How total compensation varies among the 45 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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Librarian beyond City of Philadelphia

This role is reported in 32 jurisdictions. In City of Philadelphia, the median of $18,418 ranks #32 of 32. See Librarian across all of City of Philadelphia →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$156,316 · 310

Los Angeles County

$149,365 · 299

City of San Jose

$142,838 · 64

U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

$119,187 · 523

$113,277 · 91

$112,505 · 78

$105,594 · 481

$101,664 · 384

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Employees with this title

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Marsha Messer-Bass

Librarian 1/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2020 total comp

$29,984

Base pay: $27,645
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,339
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,984
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $47,865
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 9B02
Public Id: 15817
Total Pay: $29,984

Marsha Messer-Bass works as a Librarian 1 for Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia. Their status is salaried. Marsha earned $29,984 in 2020.

Melissa Desantis

Librarian 1/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2020 total comp

$22,563

Base pay: $20,673
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,890
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,563
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $47,865
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 9B02
Public Id: 25705
Total Pay: $22,563

At Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia, Melissa Desantis serves as a Librarian 1. They work salaried. Their 2020 pay totaled $22,563.

Joan Frankenberger

Librarian 1/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2026 total comp

$20,970

Base pay: $15,437
Overtime: $5,278
Other pay: $255
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,970
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $56,291
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 9B02
Public Id: 54588
Total Pay: $20,970

At Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia, Joan Frankenberger serves as a Librarian 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $20,970.

Mandi Davis

Librarian 1/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2026 total comp

$19,883

Base pay: $16,994
Overtime: $974
Other pay: $1,915
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,883
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $63,327
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 9B02
Public Id: 21858
Total Pay: $19,883

At Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia, Mandi Davis serves as a Librarian 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $19,883.

Heather Torres

Librarian 1/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2026 total comp

$19,482

Base pay: $15,387
Overtime: $3,862
Other pay: $233
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,482
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $56,291
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 9B02
Public Id: 54050
Total Pay: $19,482

Heather Torres holds the role of Librarian 1 at Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $19,482.

Flan Park

Librarian 1/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2026 total comp

$17,759

Base pay: $17,342
Overtime: $269
Other pay: $148
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,759
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $63,327
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 9B02
Public Id: 11207
Total Pay: $17,759

Flan Park holds the role of Librarian 1 at Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $17,759.

Jasmine Johnson-Bullara

Librarian 1/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2026 total comp

$17,651

Base pay: $17,418
Overtime: $108
Other pay: $126
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,651
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $56,291
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 9B02
Public Id: 47664
Total Pay: $17,651

Jasmine Johnson-Bullara holds the role of Librarian 1 at Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $17,651.

Theodore Nguyen

Librarian 1/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2026 total comp

$16,868

Base pay: $16,089
Overtime: $420
Other pay: $359
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,868
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $59,809
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 9B02
Public Id: 4226
Total Pay: $16,868

Theodore Nguyen holds the role of Librarian 1 at Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $16,868.

Patrick Blagrave

Librarian 1/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2026 total comp

$16,763

Base pay: $15,658
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,104
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,763
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $56,291
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 9B02
Public Id: 47388
Total Pay: $16,763

At Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia, Patrick Blagrave serves as a Librarian 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $16,763.

Haley Kowal

Librarian 1/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2026 total comp

$16,486

Base pay: $15,359
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,127
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,486
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $56,291
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 9B02
Public Id: 54250
Total Pay: $16,486

Haley Kowal is a Librarian 1 at Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $16,486.

Faith Gibson

Librarian 1/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2026 total comp

$16,454

Base pay: $16,309
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $145
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,454
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $56,291
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 9B02
Public Id: 42790
Total Pay: $16,454

Faith Gibson holds the role of Librarian 1 at Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $16,454.

Jeffrey Wilheim

Librarian 1/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2026 total comp

$16,257

Base pay: $15,168
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,089
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,257
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $56,291
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 9B02
Public Id: 55339
Total Pay: $16,257

Jeffrey Wilheim holds the role of Librarian 1 at Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $16,257.

Lillian Ly

Librarian 1/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2026 total comp

$16,180

Base pay: $15,098
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,082
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,180
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $56,291
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 9B02
Public Id: 43295
Total Pay: $16,180

At Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia, Lillian Ly serves as a Librarian 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $16,180.

Connor Kolakowski

Librarian 1/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2026 total comp

$16,044

Base pay: $15,815
Overtime: $95
Other pay: $134
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,044
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $56,291
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 9B02
Public Id: 54762
Total Pay: $16,044

Connor Kolakowski is a Librarian 1 at Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $16,044.

Leah Sutherland

Librarian 1/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2026 total comp

$16,043

Base pay: $15,138
Overtime: $775
Other pay: $130
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,043
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $56,291
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 9B02
Public Id: 47248
Total Pay: $16,043

Leah Sutherland works as a Librarian 1 for Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia. Their status is salaried. Leah earned $16,043 in 2026.

Charles Bailey

Librarian 1/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2026 total comp

$16,034

Base pay: $14,818
Overtime: $1,055
Other pay: $161
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,034
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $56,291
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 9B02
Public Id: 44548
Total Pay: $16,034

At Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia, Charles Bailey serves as a Librarian 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $16,034.

Pamela Rouse

Librarian 1/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2026 total comp

$16,019

Base pay: $14,859
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,160
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,019
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $56,291
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 9B02
Public Id: 54088
Total Pay: $16,019

Pamela Rouse works as a Librarian 1 for Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia. Their status is salaried. Pamela earned $16,019 in 2026.

Jessica Brown

Librarian 1/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2026 total comp

$16,007

Base pay: $15,098
Overtime: $748
Other pay: $162
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,007
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $56,291
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 9B02
Public Id: 44404
Total Pay: $16,007

Jessica Brown holds the role of Librarian 1 at Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $16,007.

Timothy Cobb

Librarian 1/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2026 total comp

$15,835

Base pay: $15,688
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $147
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,835
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $56,291
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 9B02
Public Id: 39009
Total Pay: $15,835

Timothy Cobb is a Librarian 1 at Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $15,835.

Neil Kennedy-Lyons

Librarian 1/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2023 total comp

$15,816

Base pay: $15,110
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $705
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,816
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $52,303
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 9B02
Public Id: 41195
Total Pay: $15,816

Neil Kennedy-Lyons is a Librarian 1 at Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia. They work salaried. 2023 total compensation came to $15,816.

Nathaniel Rehm-Daly

Librarian 1/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2026 total comp

$15,739

Base pay: $15,605
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $134
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,739
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $56,291
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 9B02
Public Id: 52754
Total Pay: $15,739

Nathaniel Rehm-Daly works as a Librarian 1 for Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia. Their status is salaried. Nathaniel earned $15,739 in 2026.

Richard Schock

Librarian 1/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2026 total comp

$15,655

Base pay: $14,655
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,655
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $56,291
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 9B02
Public Id: 55472
Total Pay: $15,655

Richard Schock holds the role of Librarian 1 at Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $15,655.

Jacqueline Small

Librarian 1/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2020 total comp

$15,561

Base pay: $14,054
Overtime: $18
Other pay: $1,489
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,561
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $46,926
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 9B02
Public Id: 18238
Total Pay: $15,561

At Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia, Jacqueline Small serves as a Librarian 1. They work salaried. Their 2020 pay totaled $15,561.

Dani Planer

Librarian 1/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2026 total comp

$15,470

Base pay: $15,357
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $112
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,470
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $56,291
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 9B02
Public Id: 53852
Total Pay: $15,470

Dani Planer works as a Librarian 1 for Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia. Their status is salaried. Dani earned $15,470 in 2026.

Ellen Cohen

Librarian 1/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2026 total comp

$15,446

Base pay: $15,095
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $351
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,446
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $56,291
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 9B02
Public Id: 703
Total Pay: $15,446

Ellen Cohen holds the role of Librarian 1 at Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $15,446.

Megan Herrup

Librarian 1/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2026 total comp

$15,378

Base pay: $15,323
Overtime: -$54
Other pay: $108
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,378
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $56,291
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 9B02
Public Id: 54123
Total Pay: $15,378

Megan Herrup works as a Librarian 1 for Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia. Their status is salaried. Megan earned $15,378 in 2026.

Micaela Greene

Librarian 1/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2026 total comp

$15,335

Base pay: $15,185
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,335
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $56,291
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 9B02
Public Id: 18044
Total Pay: $15,335

Micaela Greene works as a Librarian 1 for Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia. Their status is salaried. Micaela earned $15,335 in 2026.

Eileen Echikson

Librarian 1/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2026 total comp

$15,265

Base pay: $15,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $124
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,265
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $56,291
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 9B02
Public Id: 43247
Total Pay: $15,265

Eileen Echikson holds the role of Librarian 1 at Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $15,265.

Miranda Holder

Librarian 1/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2026 total comp

$15,203

Base pay: $15,098
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $105
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,203
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $56,291
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 9B02
Public Id: 54337
Total Pay: $15,203

At Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia, Miranda Holder serves as a Librarian 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $15,203.

Scott Radway

Librarian 1/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2026 total comp

$15,190

Base pay: $15,098
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $92
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,190
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $56,291
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 9B02
Public Id: 43452
Total Pay: $15,190

Scott Radway works as a Librarian 1 for Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia. Their status is salaried. Scott earned $15,190 in 2026.

Savannah Whittenburg

Librarian 1/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2026 total comp

$15,125

Base pay: $15,007
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $118
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,125
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $56,291
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 9B02
Public Id: 49323
Total Pay: $15,125

Savannah Whittenburg is a Librarian 1 at Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $15,125.

Carly Gove

Librarian 1/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2026 total comp

$14,985

Base pay: $14,214
Overtime: $657
Other pay: $114
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,985
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $56,291
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 9B02
Public Id: 42807
Total Pay: $14,985

Carly Gove works as a Librarian 1 for Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia. Their status is salaried. Carly earned $14,985 in 2026.

Christopher Buckley

Librarian 1/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2026 total comp

$14,738

Base pay: $14,601
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $136
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,738
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $54,918
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 9B02
Public Id: 54763
Total Pay: $14,738

At Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia, Christopher Buckley serves as a Librarian 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $14,738.

Andrew Taulane

Librarian 1/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2026 total comp

$14,540

Base pay: $14,402
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $138
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,540
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $56,291
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 9B02
Public Id: 54802
Total Pay: $14,540

Andrew Taulane holds the role of Librarian 1 at Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $14,540.

Hua Chen

Librarian 1/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2026 total comp

$14,094

Base pay: $13,810
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $284
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,094
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $56,291
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 9B02
Public Id: 1004
Total Pay: $14,094

At Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia, Hua Chen serves as a Librarian 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $14,094.

William Perkins

Librarian 1/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2026 total comp

$12,847

Base pay: $12,725
Overtime: $122
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,847
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $56,291
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 9B02
Public Id: 55448
Total Pay: $12,847

William Perkins is a Librarian 1 at Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $12,847.

Maya Novak-Cogdell

Librarian 1/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2026 total comp

$11,455

Base pay: $11,374
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $81
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,455
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $56,291
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 9B02
Public Id: 49669
Total Pay: $11,455

Maya Novak-Cogdell holds the role of Librarian 1 at Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $11,455.

Maxwell Van Cooper

Librarian 1/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2026 total comp

$11,309

Base pay: $11,203
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $105
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,309
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $56,291
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 9B02
Public Id: 44321
Total Pay: $11,309

At Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia, Maxwell Van Cooper serves as a Librarian 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $11,309.

Jacob Levy

Librarian 1/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2026 total comp

$11,208

Base pay: $10,784
Overtime: $324
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,208
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $56,291
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 9B02
Public Id: 56114
Total Pay: $11,208

Jacob Levy is a Librarian 1 at Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $11,208.

Vienna Enos

Librarian 1/Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia

2026 total comp

$5,657

Base pay: $5,570
Overtime: $86
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,657
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $56,291
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 9B02
Public Id: 20762
Total Pay: $5,657

Vienna Enos works as a Librarian 1 for Free Library of Philadelphia Free Library of Philadelphia. Their status is salaried. Vienna earned $5,657 in 2026.