Reference Librarian Salary in Chicago, Illinois

Reference Librarian Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Reference Librarian make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Reference Librarian in Chicago, IL is $74,025. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $65,818 to $81,119, with most professionals earning between $58,347 and $87,578.

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10th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $58,347 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $65,818 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $74,025 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $81,119 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $87,578 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25% $65,818 10% $58,347 90% $87,578 75% $81,119 $74,025 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Reference Librarian ?

The reference desk or information desk of a library is a public service counter where professional librarians provide library users with direction to library materials, advice on library collections and services, and expertise on multiple kinds of information from multiple sources....

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  1. This Job:

    Reference Librarian

    2 - 4 years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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    Senior Librarian

    4 - 7 years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Reference Librarian in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Reference Librarian ranges from $65,818 to $81,119 with the average base salary of $74,025. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,818 to $81,119 with the average total cash compensation of $74,025.
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