Agency file

Pd-Police

Source file: City of Albuquerque — Employee Earnings / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Pd-Police provides law enforcement and public safety — patrol, criminal investigation, and emergency response.

In 2025, this agency had 1,483 employees with median total compensation of $45,063; the highest distinct record was $115,993.

Year: 2025
Employees: 1,483
Median total: $45,063
Highest record: $115,993

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$1,641$87,593+

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 1,483 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($45,063) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $45,728 (100%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $0 (0%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$21,421

$30,126

$45,063

$58,397

$71,216

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $71,216 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $21,421. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Police Officer 1C

288 · $48,734

Senior Police Officer 1C

217 · $55,927

Sergeant

126 · $64,924

Master Police Officer 1C

115 · $63,406

Police Officer 2C

67 · $37,295

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 1

Stephen Walsh

Sergeant/Pd-Police

2025 total comp

$115,993

Base pay: $115,993
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,993
Hourly rate: $46

Stephen Walsh is a Sergeant at Pd-Police. 2025 total compensation came to $115,993.

Brian Johnson

Lieutenant/Pd-Police

2025 total comp

$115,629

Base pay: $115,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,629
Hourly rate: $53

At Pd-Police, Brian Johnson serves as a Lieutenant. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,629.

Daniel Lopez

Lieutenant/Pd-Police

2025 total comp

$108,974

Base pay: $108,974
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,974
Hourly rate: $53

At Pd-Police, Daniel Lopez serves as a Lieutenant. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,974.

Bryan Price

Lieutenant/Pd-Police

2025 total comp

$104,210

Base pay: $104,210
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,210
Hourly rate: $53

Bryan Price is a Lieutenant at Pd-Police. 2025 total compensation came to $104,210.

Christopher Maes

Master Police Officer 1C/Pd-Police

2025 total comp

$101,564

Base pay: $101,564
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,564
Hourly rate: $41

At Pd-Police, Christopher Maes serves as a Master Police Officer 1C. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,564.

Jason Rolston

Sergeant/Pd-Police

2025 total comp

$101,474

Base pay: $101,474
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,474
Hourly rate: $46

At Pd-Police, Jason Rolston serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,474.

Francisco Hernandez

Lieutenant/Pd-Police

2025 total comp

$101,101

Base pay: $101,101
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,101
Hourly rate: $53

Francisco Hernandez works as a Lieutenant for Pd-Police. Francisco earned $101,101 in 2025.

Sonny Molina

Lieutenant/Pd-Police

2025 total comp

$100,871

Base pay: $100,871
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,871
Hourly rate: $53

Sonny Molina works as a Lieutenant for Pd-Police. Sonny earned $100,871 in 2025.

Jerrod Pelot

Sergeant/Pd-Police

2025 total comp

$100,706

Base pay: $100,706
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,706
Hourly rate: $46

Jerrod Pelot holds the role of Sergeant at Pd-Police. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,706.

Brock Knipprath

Lieutenant/Pd-Police

2025 total comp

$100,547

Base pay: $100,547
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,547
Hourly rate: $53

Brock Knipprath holds the role of Lieutenant at Pd-Police. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,547.

Miguel Rael

Master Police Officer 1C/Pd-Police

2025 total comp

$99,377

Base pay: $99,377
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,377
Hourly rate: $41

Miguel Rael holds the role of Master Police Officer 1C at Pd-Police. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,377.

Herman Martinez Jr

Master Police Officer 1C/Pd-Police

2025 total comp

$98,851

Base pay: $98,851
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,851
Hourly rate: $41

Herman Martinez Jr holds the role of Master Police Officer 1C at Pd-Police. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,851.

Terra Juarez

Lieutenant/Pd-Police

2025 total comp

$97,788

Base pay: $97,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,788
Hourly rate: $53

Terra Juarez is a Lieutenant at Pd-Police. 2025 total compensation came to $97,788.

Justin Wingerd

Senior Police Officer 1C/Pd-Police

2025 total comp

$97,595

Base pay: $97,595
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,595
Hourly rate: $39

Justin Wingerd holds the role of Senior Police Officer 1C at Pd-Police. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,595.

Steven Weinstein

Sergeant/Pd-Police

2025 total comp

$97,543

Base pay: $97,543
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,543
Hourly rate: $46

Steven Weinstein is a Sergeant at Pd-Police. 2025 total compensation came to $97,543.

Armando Hernandez

Lieutenant/Pd-Police

2025 total comp

$95,667

Base pay: $95,667
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,667
Hourly rate: $53

Armando Hernandez is a Lieutenant at Pd-Police. 2025 total compensation came to $95,667.

Michael Rico

Sergeant/Pd-Police

2025 total comp

$94,261

Base pay: $94,261
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,261
Hourly rate: $46

Michael Rico is a Sergeant at Pd-Police. 2025 total compensation came to $94,261.

Matthew Groff

Sergeant/Pd-Police

2025 total comp

$93,272

Base pay: $93,272
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,272
Hourly rate: $46

Matthew Groff holds the role of Sergeant at Pd-Police. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,272.

Gregory Valentino

Master Police Officer 1C/Pd-Police

2025 total comp

$91,427

Base pay: $91,427
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,427
Hourly rate: $41

Gregory Valentino is a Master Police Officer 1C at Pd-Police. 2025 total compensation came to $91,427.

Michael Oates

Master Police Officer 1C/Pd-Police

2025 total comp

$90,669

Base pay: $90,669
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,669
Hourly rate: $41

Michael Oates works as a Master Police Officer 1C for Pd-Police. Michael earned $90,669 in 2025.

Enrique Garcia

Master Police Officer 1C/Pd-Police

2025 total comp

$90,319

Base pay: $90,319
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,319
Hourly rate: $41

Enrique Garcia works as a Master Police Officer 1C for Pd-Police. Enrique earned $90,319 in 2025.

Rachel Nakamura

Sergeant/Pd-Police

2025 total comp

$89,979

Base pay: $89,979
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,979
Hourly rate: $46

Rachel Nakamura holds the role of Sergeant at Pd-Police. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,979.

Sean Higdon

Lieutenant/Pd-Police

2025 total comp

$89,559

Base pay: $89,559
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,559
Hourly rate: $53

Sean Higdon holds the role of Lieutenant at Pd-Police. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,559.

Chase Jewell

Senior Police Officer 1C/Pd-Police

2025 total comp

$89,386

Base pay: $89,386
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,386
Hourly rate: $39

Chase Jewell holds the role of Senior Police Officer 1C at Pd-Police. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,386.

Dion Bethea

Senior Police Officer 1C/Pd-Police

2025 total comp

$89,226

Base pay: $89,226
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,226
Hourly rate: $39

Dion Bethea is a Senior Police Officer 1C at Pd-Police. 2025 total compensation came to $89,226.

Peter Silva

Lieutenant/Pd-Police

2025 total comp

$89,226

Base pay: $89,226
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,226
Hourly rate: $53

At Pd-Police, Peter Silva serves as a Lieutenant. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,226.

Joshua Wood

Sergeant/Pd-Police

2025 total comp

$87,880

Base pay: $87,880
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,880
Hourly rate: $46

Joshua Wood works as a Sergeant for Pd-Police. Joshua earned $87,880 in 2025.

Vicente Martinez

Sergeant/Pd-Police

2025 total comp

$87,723

Base pay: $87,723
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,723
Hourly rate: $46

At Pd-Police, Vicente Martinez serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,723.

Jennifer Bell Garcia

Lieutenant/Pd-Police

2025 total comp

$87,685

Base pay: $87,685
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,685
Hourly rate: $53

Jennifer Bell Garcia works as a Lieutenant for Pd-Police. Jennifer earned $87,685 in 2025.

Joann Lopez

Sergeant/Pd-Police

2025 total comp

$87,613

Base pay: $87,613
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,613
Hourly rate: $46

At Pd-Police, Joann Lopez serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,613.

Tyler Rahn

Sergeant/Pd-Police

2025 total comp

$87,593

Base pay: $87,593
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,593
Hourly rate: $46

Tyler Rahn holds the role of Sergeant at Pd-Police. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,593.

Jacob Hoisington

Lieutenant/Pd-Police

2025 total comp

$87,141

Base pay: $87,141
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,141
Hourly rate: $53

Jacob Hoisington works as a Lieutenant for Pd-Police. Jacob earned $87,141 in 2025.

Ross Vanderlip

Lieutenant/Pd-Police

2025 total comp

$87,003

Base pay: $87,003
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,003
Hourly rate: $53

Ross Vanderlip works as a Lieutenant for Pd-Police. Ross earned $87,003 in 2025.

Keith Suder

Police Officer 1C/Pd-Police

2025 total comp

$86,726

Base pay: $86,726
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,726
Hourly rate: $38

Keith Suder is a Police Officer 1C at Pd-Police. 2025 total compensation came to $86,726.

Juan Cabrera

Lieutenant/Pd-Police

2025 total comp

$86,547

Base pay: $86,547
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,547
Hourly rate: $53

Juan Cabrera is a Lieutenant at Pd-Police. 2025 total compensation came to $86,547.

Kelly Maes

Master Police Officer 1C/Pd-Police

2025 total comp

$85,305

Base pay: $85,305
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,305
Hourly rate: $41

Kelly Maes holds the role of Master Police Officer 1C at Pd-Police. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,305.

Joshua Thoma

Master Police Officer 1C/Pd-Police

2025 total comp

$85,226

Base pay: $85,226
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,226
Hourly rate: $41

Joshua Thoma is a Master Police Officer 1C at Pd-Police. 2025 total compensation came to $85,226.

Efrain Martinez

Senior Police Officer 1C/Pd-Police

2025 total comp

$85,212

Base pay: $85,212
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,212
Hourly rate: $39

At Pd-Police, Efrain Martinez serves as a Senior Police Officer 1C. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,212.

Michael Avila

Sergeant/Pd-Police

2025 total comp

$85,167

Base pay: $85,167
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,167
Hourly rate: $46

At Pd-Police, Michael Avila serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,167.

Sean Frick

Lieutenant/Pd-Police

2025 total comp

$84,686

Base pay: $84,686
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,686
Hourly rate: $53

Sean Frick is a Lieutenant at Pd-Police. 2025 total compensation came to $84,686.