Connecticut Library Association Compensation Benchmarking Report

This document is a summary report prepared by Cassandra Vaughan for the Connecticut Library Association, focusing on compensation benchmarking for three management roles within libraries across six regions in Connecticut. The report outlines the collaboration between the Connecticut Library Association's Career Development Committee and the Employers Association of the NorthEast to conduct market pricing and benchmarking. It details the methodology used, including the Competitive Market Pay Analysis, which evaluates job descriptions based on compensable factors such as experience, education, and responsibilities. The report presents hourly wage rates for Library Department Head, Assistant Library Director, and Library Director positions, including data on the 25th, 50th (median), and 75th percentiles, as well as market averages. The findings aim to provide guidance for compensation decision-makers in libraries, ensuring that salary structures are informed by market data and best practices.