Principal Librarian
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| A | $8,171 to $10,228 | $98,052 to $122,736 |
| F | $6,809 to $8,523 | $81,710 to $102,280 |
Representation
Association of California State Supervisors represents Bargaining Unit S21.
Where these jobs are
5 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Library, California State | 3 |
| Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation | 1 |
| Justice, Department of (Attorney General) | 1 |
Against the market
The BLS median wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists across all California employers was $89,790 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $81,710 to $122,736 a year.
Footnotes
- Footnote 01 Used in Pay Letters to designate 12-month probationary period. In the Alphabetic and Schematic Pay Scales Listings, a column is provided for designating the months of the probationary period. (Reinstituted 12/78)
- Footnote 19 Rule of three ranks certification. (Effective 1/1/79, all open examinations are rule of three ranks per Government Code 19057.1.)