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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Executive Director and Chief Librarian/Seattle Public Library
Tom Fay works as a Executive Director and Chief Librarian for Seattle Public Library. Tom earned $239,595 in 2024.
Director, Administrative Services/Seattle Public Library
Robert Gannon holds the role of Director, Administrative Services at Seattle Public Library. In 2024, their total compensation was $226,013.
Director, Public Services/Seattle Public Library
Kaitlin Tang works as a Director, Public Services for Seattle Public Library. Kaitlin earned $222,498 in 2024.
Director,Institutional and Strategic Advancement/Seattle Public Library
Richard Sheridan holds the role of Director,Institutional and Strategic Advancement at Seattle Public Library. In 2024, their total compensation was $218,130.
Director, Employee Relations/Seattle Public Library
Brian Sharkey holds the role of Director, Employee Relations at Seattle Public Library. In 2024, their total compensation was $218,005.
Director of Inclusion & Belonging/Seattle Public Library
Devante' Daniels holds the role of Director of Inclusion & Belonging at Seattle Public Library. In 2024, their total compensation was $211,307.
Library Technology Officer/Seattle Public Library
Charles Wesley works as a Library Technology Officer for Seattle Public Library. Charles earned $194,293 in 2024.
Head of Marketing and Online Service/Seattle Public Library
Helen Tapping is a Head of Marketing and Online Service at Seattle Public Library. 2024 total compensation came to $182,333.
Head of Finance & Accounting/Seattle Public Library
At Seattle Public Library, Nicholas Merkner serves as a Head of Finance & Accounting. Their 2024 pay totaled $178,506.
Head of Communications/Seattle Public Library
Laura Gentry works as a Head of Communications for Seattle Public Library. Laura earned $177,549 in 2024.
Head of Cip/Seattle Public Library
Dennis Reddinger is a Head of Cip at Seattle Public Library. 2024 total compensation came to $176,800.
Human Resources Manager/Seattle Public Library
Shawna Dennard works as a Human Resources Manager for Seattle Public Library. Shawna earned $175,531 in 2024.
Assistant Director-Public Services/Seattle Public Library
Darth Nielsen holds the role of Assistant Director-Public Services at Seattle Public Library. In 2024, their total compensation was $174,574.
Assistant Director - Library Experiences/Seattle Public Library
At Seattle Public Library, Prescilla Gonzales-Bryan serves as a Assistant Director - Library Experiences. Their 2024 pay totaled $174,574.