City of Philadelphia / Flp Free Library of Phila
Agency file
The Flp Free Library of Phila supports cultural and educational resources such as libraries, museums, and the arts.
In 2026, this agency had 1,068 employees with median total compensation of $14,408; the highest distinct record was $63,938.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 1,068 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($14,408) — 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 $24,981 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $5,921. 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.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 8 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $31.4M — | 1,121 — | $28,366 — |
| 2020 | $40M ▲ 27.6% | 1,027 ▼ 8.4% | $39,793 ▲ 40.3% |
| 2021 | $36.7M ▼ 8.3% | 775 ▼ 24.5% | $45,275 ▲ 13.8% |
| 2022 | $37.6M ▲ 2.3% | 802 ▲ 3.5% | $43,974 ▼ 2.9% |
| 2023 | $31.6M ▼ 15.9% | 978 ▲ 21.9% | $30,610 ▼ 30.4% |
| 2024 | $50.5M ▲ 59.9% | 1,066 ▲ 9.0% | $43,558 ▲ 42.3% |
| 2025 | $56.8M ▲ 12.5% | 1,143 ▲ 7.2% | $46,919 ▲ 7.7% |
| 2026 | $16.7M ▼ 70.7% | 1,068 ▼ 6.6% | $14,408 ▼ 69.3% |
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Record list
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Librarian 2/Flp Free Library of Phila
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Brendan Mccarty works as a Librarian 2 for Flp Free Library of Phila. Their status is salaried. Brendan earned $16,800 in 2026.
Librarian 2/Flp Free Library of Phila
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Lori Krystkiewicz holds the role of Librarian 2 at Flp Free Library of Phila. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $16,797.
Librarian 1/Flp Free Library of Phila
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At Flp Free Library of Phila, Patrick Blagrave serves as a Librarian 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $16,763.
General Departmental Worker/Flp Free Library of Phila
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Khari Swedenburg is a General Departmental Worker at Flp Free Library of Phila. They work non-salaried. 2025 total compensation came to $16,730.
Municipal Guard/Flp Free Library of Phila
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Orlando Torres is a Municipal Guard at Flp Free Library of Phila. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $16,719.
Library Assistant 1/Flp Free Library of Phila
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Valerie China works as a Library Assistant 1 for Flp Free Library of Phila. Their status is salaried. Valerie earned $16,713 in 2026.
HVAC Mechanic 1/Flp Free Library of Phila
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At Flp Free Library of Phila, Aqeel Yas serves as a HVAC Mechanic 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $16,705.
Library Assistant 1/Flp Free Library of Phila
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Melissa Jones works as a Library Assistant 1 for Flp Free Library of Phila. Their status is salaried. Melissa earned $16,695 in 2023.
Librarian 2/Flp Free Library of Phila
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Allison Mikulewich is a Librarian 2 at Flp Free Library of Phila. They work salaried. 2021 total compensation came to $16,691.
Librarian 2/Flp Free Library of Phila
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Tonyia Tidline holds the role of Librarian 2 at Flp Free Library of Phila. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $16,689.
Clerk 3/Flp Free Library of Phila
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Victoria Cox is a Clerk 3 at Flp Free Library of Phila. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $16,659.
Librarian 2/Flp Free Library of Phila
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Ariel Reyes holds the role of Librarian 2 at Flp Free Library of Phila. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $16,634.
Library Assistant 2/Flp Free Library of Phila
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Cloteal Goodman works as a Library Assistant 2 for Flp Free Library of Phila. Their status is salaried. Cloteal earned $16,630 in 2026.
Library Assistant 1/Flp Free Library of Phila
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At Flp Free Library of Phila, Rachael Mclaughlin serves as a Library Assistant 1. They work salaried. Their 2021 pay totaled $16,623.
Municipal Guard/Flp Free Library of Phila
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At Flp Free Library of Phila, Benjamin Seabreeze serves as a Municipal Guard. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $16,618.
Municipal Guard/Flp Free Library of Phila
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Frank Brennan works as a Municipal Guard for Flp Free Library of Phila. Their status is salaried. Frank earned $16,612 in 2026.
Library Assistant 3/Flp Free Library of Phila
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At Flp Free Library of Phila, Lea Brooks serves as a Library Assistant 3. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $16,612.
Library Assistant 1/Flp Free Library of Phila
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Maureen Tolbert is a Library Assistant 1 at Flp Free Library of Phila. They work salaried. 2021 total compensation came to $16,611.
Librarian 2/Flp Free Library of Phila
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Jordan De Ruyter-Cazden is a Librarian 2 at Flp Free Library of Phila. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $16,603.
Municipal Guard/Flp Free Library of Phila
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Elijah Newman works as a Municipal Guard for Flp Free Library of Phila. Their status is salaried. Elijah earned $16,559 in 2026.
Museum Registrar and Collection Manager/Flp Free Library of Phila
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Stephanie Westerland holds the role of Museum Registrar and Collection Manager at Flp Free Library of Phila. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $16,528.
Librarian 2/Flp Free Library of Phila
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Dylan Rooney is a Librarian 2 at Flp Free Library of Phila. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $16,503.
Librarian 1/Flp Free Library of Phila
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Haley Kowal is a Librarian 1 at Flp Free Library of Phila. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $16,486.
Painter 2/Flp Free Library of Phila
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Joseph Stippick is a Painter 2 at Flp Free Library of Phila. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $16,455.
Librarian 1/Flp Free Library of Phila
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Faith Gibson holds the role of Librarian 1 at Flp Free Library of Phila. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $16,454.
Community Initiatives Specialist/Flp Free Library of Phila
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Joseph Nevin holds the role of Community Initiatives Specialist at Flp Free Library of Phila. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $16,440.
Library Digital Resource Specialist/Flp Free Library of Phila
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Tashiba Hightower holds the role of Library Digital Resource Specialist at Flp Free Library of Phila. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $16,433.
Library Assistant 1/Flp Free Library of Phila
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Tomarra Buckner holds the role of Library Assistant 1 at Flp Free Library of Phila. Their status is salaried. In 2023, their total compensation was $16,421.
Municipal Guard/Flp Free Library of Phila
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At Flp Free Library of Phila, Walter Arrington serves as a Municipal Guard. They work salaried. Their 2020 pay totaled $16,404.
General Departmental Worker/Flp Free Library of Phila
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Paris Ming holds the role of General Departmental Worker at Flp Free Library of Phila. Their status is non-salaried. In 2019, their total compensation was $16,395.
Library Assistant 3/Flp Free Library of Phila
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Tina Armstead is a Library Assistant 3 at Flp Free Library of Phila. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $16,377.