City of Phoenix, Arizona / Library Department
Agency file
The Library Department supports cultural and educational resources such as libraries, museums, and the arts.
In 2025, this agency had 539 employees with median total compensation of $33,209; the highest distinct record was $195,725.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 539 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($33,209) — 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 $86,637 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $9,035. 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 3 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $19.4M — | 491 — | $32,186 — |
| 2024 | $21.5M ▲ 11.1% | 480 ▼ 2.2% | $38,803 ▲ 20.6% |
| 2025 | $22.8M ▲ 5.9% | 539 ▲ 12.3% | $33,209 ▼ 14.4% |
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Record list
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Administrative Assistant I/Library Department
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At Library Department, Kathleen Harris serves as a Administrative Assistant I. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,301.
Librarian II/Library Department
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Iris Chiago is a Librarian II at Library Department. 2025 total compensation came to $76,207.
Librarian III/Library Department
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Laura Francabandera is a Librarian III at Library Department. 2025 total compensation came to $75,894.
User Technology Specialist/Library Department
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At Library Department, Wyatt Dekastrozza serves as a User Technology Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,877.
Librarian II/Library Department
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Allen Brown works as a Librarian II for Library Department. Allen earned $75,871 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant II/Library Department
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Danielle Ruiz holds the role of Administrative Assistant II at Library Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,583.
Business Assistance Coordinator/Library Department
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Paul Huleatt works as a Business Assistance Coordinator for Library Department. Paul earned $75,472 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant II/Library Department
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Kristopher Seydel is a Administrative Assistant II at Library Department. 2024 total compensation came to $75,430.
Administrative Assistant II/Library Department
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Matthew Melnik holds the role of Administrative Assistant II at Library Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $75,207.
Librarian II/Library Department
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Shawna Ward is a Librarian II at Library Department. 2025 total compensation came to $74,800.
Administrative Assistant I/Library Department
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Sylvia Hernandez works as a Administrative Assistant I for Library Department. Sylvia earned $74,567 in 2025.
Security Systems Supervisor/Library Department
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Herman Logan works as a Security Systems Supervisor for Library Department. Herman earned $73,852 in 2025.
Caseworker II/Library Department
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Meryl Stuart is a Caseworker II at Library Department. 2025 total compensation came to $73,846.
Librarian I/Library Department
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Alejandra Garcia works as a Librarian I for Library Department. Alejandra earned $73,762 in 2025.
Librarian III/Library Department
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Alex Cybulski is a Librarian III at Library Department. 2023 total compensation came to $73,235.
Senior Municipal Security Grd/Library Department
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Katina Lechuga holds the role of Senior Municipal Security Grd at Library Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,484.
Librarian I/Library Department
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Melissa Myers is a Librarian I at Library Department. 2023 total compensation came to $72,439.
Librarian III/Library Department
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Christina Nhek works as a Librarian III for Library Department. Christina earned $72,275 in 2025.
Municipal Security Guard/Library Department
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At Library Department, Randles Lunsford Jr serves as a Municipal Security Guard. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,195.
Librarian II/Library Department
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Joan Flores is a Librarian II at Library Department. 2023 total compensation came to $71,414.
Librarian II/Library Department
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Rebecca Opalka works as a Librarian II for Library Department. Rebecca earned $71,342 in 2025.