City of Seattle / Seattle Public Library
Agency file
The Seattle Public Library supports cultural and educational resources such as libraries, museums, and the arts.
In 2024, this agency had 648 employees with median total compensation of $86,268; the highest distinct record was $239,595.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 648 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($86,268) — 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 $128,315 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $66,726. 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.
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Record list
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Capital Improvement Project Manager/Seattle Public Library
At Seattle Public Library, Cesar Jose De Leon serves as a Capital Improvement Project Manager. Their 2024 pay totaled $139,942.
Web Development Manager/Seattle Public Library
Geoffrey Starr holds the role of Web Development Manager at Seattle Public Library. In 2024, their total compensation was $138,965.
Managing Librarian II/Seattle Public Library
Addie Estrada-Huerta is a Managing Librarian II at Seattle Public Library. 2024 total compensation came to $138,050.
Systems Analyst 1, Senior - Library - Flsa Exempt/Seattle Public Library
Jordan Calhoun is a Systems Analyst 1, Senior - Library - Flsa Exempt at Seattle Public Library. 2024 total compensation came to $137,197.
Systems Analyst 3, Senior - Library - Flsa Exempt/Seattle Public Library
Caitlyn Goetz works as a Systems Analyst 3, Senior - Library - Flsa Exempt for Seattle Public Library. Caitlyn earned $136,656 in 2024.
Finance Analyst & Accountant, Sr-Library/Seattle Public Library
Sandy Sivisay holds the role of Finance Analyst & Accountant, Sr-Library at Seattle Public Library. In 2024, their total compensation was $136,531.
Assistant Managing Librarian/Seattle Public Library
Linda Johns is a Assistant Managing Librarian at Seattle Public Library. 2024 total compensation came to $135,387.
Assistant Managing Librarian/Seattle Public Library
Rachel Martin works as a Assistant Managing Librarian for Seattle Public Library. Rachel earned $135,387 in 2024.
Assistant Managing Librarian/Seattle Public Library
Robin Rousu holds the role of Assistant Managing Librarian at Seattle Public Library. In 2024, their total compensation was $135,387.
Assistant Managing Librarian/Seattle Public Library
Tess Wilder-Cervantes holds the role of Assistant Managing Librarian at Seattle Public Library. In 2024, their total compensation was $135,387.
Information Technology Specialist 2,Senior-Library/Seattle Public Library
At Seattle Public Library, Gerardo Palacios serves as a Information Technology Specialist 2,Senior-Library. Their 2024 pay totaled $135,283.