City of Baltimore / Police Department
Agency file
The Police Department provides law enforcement and public safety — patrol, criminal investigation, and emergency response.
In 2025, this agency had 2,574 employees with median total compensation of $118,854; the highest distinct record was $377,249.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 2,574 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($118,854) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
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.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $191,041 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $43,984. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
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.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 8 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $199.6M — | 3,428 — | $58,799 — |
| 2012 | $229.2M ▲ 14.9% | 3,475 ▲ 1.4% | $66,582 ▲ 13.2% |
| 2014 | $228M ▼ 0.5% | 3,211 ▼ 7.6% | $71,338 ▲ 7.1% |
| 2021 | $295.5M ▲ 29.6% | 3,202 ▼ 0.3% | $94,241 ▲ 32.1% |
| 2022 | $289.9M ▼ 1.9% | 3,178 ▼ 0.7% | $93,226 ▼ 1.1% |
| 2023 | $299.2M ▲ 3.2% | 2,989 ▼ 5.9% | $100,085 ▲ 7.4% |
| 2024 | $315.6M ▲ 5.5% | 2,871 ▼ 3.9% | $110,286 ▲ 10.2% |
| 2025 | $308.2M ▼ 2.3% | 2,574 ▼ 10.3% | $118,854 ▲ 7.8% |
Compare
Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.
Record list
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Police Officer/Police Department
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Christopher Plummer is a Police Officer at Police Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 4 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $109,004.
Community Service Officer/Police Department
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Shawn R Kane works as a Community Service Officer for Police Department. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service. Shawn earned $108,996 in 2025.
Police Command Staff II/Police Department
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Deborah Owens works as a Police Command Staff II for Police Department. They have served since 1989 (about 22 years). Deborah earned $108,990 in 2011.
Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, Robert Tarter serves as a Police Officer. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 29 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $108,985.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Johnson Gabriel works as a Police Officer for Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years. Johnson earned $108,985 in 2025.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Natasha M James is a Police Officer at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years. 2025 total compensation came to $108,984.
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At Police Department, Brittany Routh serves as a 41111 - Police Officer. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $108,973.
Operations Manager I/Police Department
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Shannon Sullivan is a Operations Manager I at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 8 years. 2021 total compensation came to $108,948.
Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, Joshua Stewart serves as a Police Officer. They have served since 2024 (about a year). Their 2025 pay totaled $108,924.
33330 - Emergency Dispatcher/Police Department
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Heidi Boyd holds the role of 33330 - Emergency Dispatcher at Police Department. Hired in 2020, they have about 4 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $108,921.
41112 - Police Sergeant/Police Department
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At Police Department, Winona Caesar serves as a 41112 - Police Sergeant. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $108,876.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Nicole Monroe holds the role of Police Officer at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 27 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $108,850.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Antonio M Groomes holds the role of Police Officer at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,848.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Tavon More holds the role of Police Officer at Police Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 15 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $108,842.
Police Officer Eid/Police Department
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Lakea Lee is a Police Officer Eid at Police Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 15 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $108,836.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Amos Shank works as a Police Officer for Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 8 years. Amos earned $108,831 in 2021.
Police Officer Eid/Police Department
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Michael Frey holds the role of Police Officer Eid at Police Department. They have served since 2005 (about 16 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $108,811.
Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, Bobby Marvel serves as a Police Officer. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 21 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $108,803.
Police Sergeant Eid/Police Department
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Raymond Woodward Iii holds the role of Police Sergeant Eid at Police Department. They have served since 1994 (about 20 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $108,785.
Police Officer (Eid)/Police Department
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Linda Rodriguez holds the role of Police Officer (Eid) at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 14 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $108,782.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Kevin Scott holds the role of Police Officer at Police Department. Hired in 1992, they have about 29 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $108,769.
41111 - Police Officer/Police Department
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Tyler Sentz holds the role of 41111 - Police Officer at Police Department. They have served since 2008 (about 16 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $108,767.
Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Lakishia Sawyer works as a Police Sergeant for Police Department. Hired in 1997, they have about 17 years of service. Lakishia earned $108,765 in 2014.
41111 - Police Officer/Police Department
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Angelica Avitia is a 41111 - Police Officer at Police Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 4 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $108,762.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Christopher Birch is a Police Officer at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. 2025 total compensation came to $108,714.
41111 - Police Officer/Police Department
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Jeff Duran holds the role of 41111 - Police Officer at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $108,714.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Hector Diaz is a Police Officer at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. 2025 total compensation came to $108,691.
33330 - Emergency Dispatcher/Police Department
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Shanell Coleman is a 33330 - Emergency Dispatcher at Police Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $108,687.
41112 - Police Sergeant/Police Department
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At Police Department, Welton Simpson serves as a 41112 - Police Sergeant. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 21 years. Their 2022 pay totaled $108,672.
41111 - Police Officer/Police Department
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Stephen Galewski is a 41111 - Police Officer at Police Department. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $108,658.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Fletcher Jackson is a Police Officer at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 23 years. 2021 total compensation came to $108,648.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Jason R Barreto De Jesus is a Police Officer at Police Department. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $108,647.
41111 - Police Officer/Police Department
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Shannon Mcspadden holds the role of 41111 - Police Officer at Police Department. They have served since 2001 (about 23 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $108,629.
Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Welton Simpson works as a Police Sergeant for Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 20 years. Welton earned $108,623 in 2021.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Tristan Mz Hann is a Police Officer at Police Department. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $108,613.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Patrick J Baur works as a Police Officer for Police Department. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years). Patrick earned $108,590 in 2025.
Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, Robert Burns serves as a Police Officer. Hired in 1994, they have about 27 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $108,587.
Police Officer Eid/Police Department
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At Police Department, Kelsey Roberts serves as a Police Officer Eid. Hired in 2013, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $108,567.
Na/Police Department
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Blair Laughlin is a Na at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 1975, about 48 years. 2023 total compensation came to $108,560.
41111 - Police Officer/Police Department
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Joshua Boggs is a 41111 - Police Officer at Police Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $108,555.