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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 10
Library Technician III/Seattle Public Library
Maricel Baladad works as a Library Technician III for Seattle Public Library. Maricel earned $80,933 in 2024.
Library Technician III/Seattle Public Library
Amanda Bates holds the role of Library Technician III at Seattle Public Library. In 2024, their total compensation was $80,933.
Library Technician III/Seattle Public Library
Catherine Bell holds the role of Library Technician III at Seattle Public Library. In 2024, their total compensation was $80,933.
Library Technician III/Seattle Public Library
Tiffany Ireson is a Library Technician III at Seattle Public Library. 2024 total compensation came to $80,933.
Library Technician III/Seattle Public Library
Ying Li works as a Library Technician III for Seattle Public Library. Ying earned $80,933 in 2024.
Library Technician III/Seattle Public Library
Thanh Nguyen holds the role of Library Technician III at Seattle Public Library. In 2024, their total compensation was $80,933.
Audio/Video Technician and Events Assistant/Seattle Public Library
Lisa Sairy works as a Audio/Video Technician and Events Assistant for Seattle Public Library. Lisa earned $80,933 in 2024.
Library Technician III/Seattle Public Library
Xuantrang Tran holds the role of Library Technician III at Seattle Public Library. In 2024, their total compensation was $80,933.
Library Technician III/Seattle Public Library
Tomoe Urano works as a Library Technician III for Seattle Public Library. Tomoe earned $80,933 in 2024.
Library Technician III/Seattle Public Library
Karen Whale is a Library Technician III at Seattle Public Library. 2024 total compensation came to $80,933.
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.
Library Technician II/Seattle Public Library
Nebiyu Abateneh is a Library Technician II at Seattle Public Library. 2024 total compensation came to $75,442.
Library Technician II/Seattle Public Library
Ciana Brogan works as a Library Technician II for Seattle Public Library. Ciana earned $75,442 in 2024.
Library Technician II/Seattle Public Library
At Seattle Public Library, Noel Coleman serves as a Library Technician II. Their 2024 pay totaled $75,442.
Library Technician II/Seattle Public Library
Liana Diga works as a Library Technician II for Seattle Public Library. Liana earned $75,442 in 2024.
Library Technician II/Seattle Public Library
At Seattle Public Library, Yvette Diltz serves as a Library Technician II. Their 2024 pay totaled $75,442.
Library Technician II/Seattle Public Library
Elena Grebcheva is a Library Technician II at Seattle Public Library. 2024 total compensation came to $75,442.
Library Technician II/Seattle Public Library
Lijie He is a Library Technician II at Seattle Public Library. 2024 total compensation came to $75,442.
Library Technician II/Seattle Public Library
Linda Higashiyama is a Library Technician II at Seattle Public Library. 2024 total compensation came to $75,442.
Library Technician II/Seattle Public Library
Huong Le holds the role of Library Technician II at Seattle Public Library. In 2024, their total compensation was $75,442.
Library Technician II/Seattle Public Library
At Seattle Public Library, David Palmer serves as a Library Technician II. Their 2024 pay totaled $75,442.
Library Technician II/Seattle Public Library
Paige Smith works as a Library Technician II for Seattle Public Library. Paige earned $75,442 in 2024.
Library Technician II/Seattle Public Library
Nhi Tran works as a Library Technician II for Seattle Public Library. Nhi earned $75,442 in 2024.
Human Resources Associate/Seattle Public Library
Nadia Feeney holds the role of Human Resources Associate at Seattle Public Library. In 2024, their total compensation was $75,275.
Gardener/Seattle Public Library
Connor Mcdaniel is a Gardener at Seattle Public Library. 2024 total compensation came to $74,922.
Gardener/Seattle Public Library
At Seattle Public Library, Mathew Roland serves as a Gardener. Their 2024 pay totaled $74,922.
Library Associate II/Seattle Public Library
Jenna Garriton works as a Library Associate II for Seattle Public Library. Jenna earned $74,298 in 2024.
Library Associate II/Seattle Public Library
At Seattle Public Library, Khotyjah Ahmath serves as a Library Associate II. Their 2024 pay totaled $74,298.
Library Associate II/Seattle Public Library
Habib Ahmed holds the role of Library Associate II at Seattle Public Library. In 2024, their total compensation was $74,298.