How do I get icons and toolbar in front of screensaver/wallpaper?

it sounds to me that those items are set to hide themselves.

first, try going into System Settings > Desktop & Dock and check if "Automatically hide and show the Dock" is turned on.

and then go into System Settings > Control Center in the "menubar only" section and see if it is set to hide itself.

You need to explain your question. The Menu Bar and any icons do not show until after you log in and the Desktop is displayed.

Just to add, if jeffrey is on to something, make sure "Show Items" is enabled in System Settings > Desktop & Dock.

PAB1646 wrote:

Correct

That's normal.

I'm unclear as to what you are saying. Perhaps someone else will respond.

You're welcome.