Indianapolis Public Library Recognized as Certified Good Wages Initiative Employer by EmployIndy
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind (3/31/2025)- The Indianapolis Public Library is proud to be recognized as a Certified Good Wages Initiative employer of choice by EmployIndy. This designation highlights The Indianapolis Public Library’s commitment to providing a competitive wage of at least $18 per hour and offering health benefits to full-time employees.
“Paying good wages and providing employer-sponsored health insurance provides businesses with critical advantages in today’s labor market, from reductions in turnover to increased productivity,” said Marie Mackintosh, EmployIndy's president + CEO. “Employees experience reduced financial stress and improved health outcomes while the community benefits through increased buying power and overall job growth. Good Wages Initiative partner employers set themselves apart by publicly stating their commitment to ensuring Indianapolis has a vibrant economy that is good for businesses, good for workers, and good for the community.”
Last fall, the Library’s Board of Trustees approved a proposal to raise the minimum starting salaries of Library employees. In addition to all full-time Library employees earning at least $18/hour, changes also include raising the starting hourly wage for pages to $16/hour, ensuring fair compensation for this critical role.
“Being named a Certified Good Wages Employer of Choice is a significant achievement, and it’s an incredible honor to receive this recognition,” said Gregory A. Hill, CEO of the Indianapolis Public Library. “It places us among some of the most respected employers in our community and underscores our efforts to create a positive work environment. This distinction will also help us attract and retain top talent in a competitive job market.”
The Good Wages Initiative aligns with the Library’s commitment to investing in employee well-being and being a workplace of choice that encourages collaboration, connection, and continuous learning while valuing diverse perspectives and experiences.
About The Indianapolis Public Library
For more than 150 years, The Indianapolis Public Library has continuously adapted and expanded to serve the evolving needs of our city and its residents. The Indianapolis Public Library strives to be indispensable to our growing number of visitors and stands as a vital public resource to our community. The Indianapolis Public Library has more than 280,000 cardholders and a total annual circulation of 8,737,602 at our 25 branch locations and bookmobile. More information at indypl.org.
About EmployIndy
EmployIndy guides the local workforce ecosystem and makes strategic investments to promote equity and remove barriers to quality employment for underserved and underrepresented residents. Our vision is for all Marion County residents to have access to services and training necessary to secure a livable wage and grow in a career that meets employer demand for talent. As the workforce development board for Marion County, guided by 24 business, civic, education and nonprofit community leaders, EmployIndy invests over $20 million in public, private and philanthropic funds for both youth and adults annually. EmployIndy stands against all forms of racism – systemic, individual, and structural – as an anti-racist organization. Learn more at employindy.org