In October 2008, the Executive Board of the Vermont Library Association approved the following recommended minimum starting salary:
For a public library director with the Vermont Department of Libraries “Certificate of Public Librarianship,” the recommended minimum starting salary is $40,300, with a complete benefits package. For directors who work less than full time, the hourly wage is $19.38, with a pro-rated benefits package.
“Increasing Public Library Compensation: A How-To Guide for Vermont Libraries†is available at https://vermontlibraries.org//compensation5.07.pdf.
The Personnel Committee of the Vermont Library Association can help you review and study your library salaries and job descriptions. Contact committee chair Amy C. Grasmick at kimball_acg@hotmail.com or (802) 728-5073 for more information.