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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Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.
Record list
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Building Maintenance Worker/Seattle Public Library
Maurice Koivogui works as a Building Maintenance Worker for Seattle Public Library. Maurice earned $79,685 in 2024.
Building Maintenance Worker/Seattle Public Library
Charlie White holds the role of Building Maintenance Worker at Seattle Public Library. In 2024, their total compensation was $79,685.
Human Resources Associate/Seattle Public Library
Michelle Harvey holds the role of Human Resources Associate at Seattle Public Library. In 2024, their total compensation was $79,019.
Security Officer Library/Seattle Public Library
At Seattle Public Library, Mike Lyons serves as a Security Officer Library. Their 2024 pay totaled $78,770.
Security Officer Library/Seattle Public Library
Terran Patterson works as a Security Officer Library for Seattle Public Library. Terran earned $78,770 in 2024.
Custodial/Janitorial Support Lead,Senior/Seattle Public Library
At Seattle Public Library, Addisu Kefele serves as a Custodial/Janitorial Support Lead,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $77,563.
Delivery Driver/Driver II/Seattle Public Library
Christopher Little holds the role of Delivery Driver/Driver II at Seattle Public Library. In 2024, their total compensation was $77,314.
Delivery Driver/Driver II/Seattle Public Library
Robert Ulep is a Delivery Driver/Driver II at Seattle Public Library. 2024 total compensation came to $77,314.
Library Technician III/Seattle Public Library
Kristina Karakhanyan is a Library Technician III at Seattle Public Library. 2024 total compensation came to $77,106.
Building Maintenance Worker/Seattle Public Library
Adrian Carmona holds the role of Building Maintenance Worker at Seattle Public Library. In 2024, their total compensation was $75,878.
Building Maintenance Worker/Seattle Public Library
Drake Grace Kayongo holds the role of Building Maintenance Worker at Seattle Public Library. In 2024, their total compensation was $75,878.
Building Maintenance Worker/Seattle Public Library
Mariela Sanchez is a Building Maintenance Worker at Seattle Public Library. 2024 total compensation came to $75,878.