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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41111 - Police Officer/Police Department
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Elan Brown holds the role of 41111 - Police Officer at Police Department. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $140,987.
Police Officer/Police Department
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James T Beal works as a Police Officer for Police Department. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service. James earned $140,947 in 2025.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Jason L Makowski is a Police Officer at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. 2025 total compensation came to $140,942.
41112 - Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Benjamin Zero works as a 41112 - Police Sergeant for Police Department. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years). Benjamin earned $140,933 in 2024.
Police Sergeant/Police Department
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At Police Department, Timothy Palmer serves as a Police Sergeant. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 27 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $140,922.
Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Melvin Jones holds the role of Police Sergeant at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 19 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $140,874.
Police Sergeant Eid/Police Department
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Lakeshia Whitted holds the role of Police Sergeant Eid at Police Department. They have served since 2001 (about 20 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $140,869.
Police Officer (Eid)/Police Department
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At Police Department, Rafiu Makanjuola serves as a Police Officer (Eid). They have served since 1997 (about 24 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $140,868.
Police Officer/Police Department
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David F Azur holds the role of Police Officer at Police Department. They have served since 1993 (about 32 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $140,846.
41112 - Police Sergeant/Police Department
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James Crowley is a 41112 - Police Sergeant at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 29 years. 2023 total compensation came to $140,828.
41112 - Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Jennifer Cox is a 41112 - Police Sergeant at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 17 years. 2023 total compensation came to $140,821.
Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, Daniel T Pevarnik serves as a Police Officer. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $140,814.
41113 - Police Lieutenant/Police Department
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At Police Department, Jeffrey Dipaola serves as a 41113 - Police Lieutenant. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 18 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $140,795.
Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Ann R Kerg-Bucksbaum works as a Police Sergeant for Police Department. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years). Ann earned $140,781 in 2025.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Alexandra Figueroa works as a Police Officer for Police Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. Alexandra earned $140,776 in 2025.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Anthony Shoemaker works as a Police Officer for Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years. Anthony earned $140,768 in 2025.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Matthew S Klingenstein is a Police Officer at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years. 2025 total compensation came to $140,754.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Thaddeus Eley is a Police Officer at Police Department. They have served since 2012 (about 9 years). 2021 total compensation came to $140,729.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Eric Pangaro works as a Police Officer for Police Department. They have served since 2016 (about 5 years). Eric earned $140,728 in 2021.
41112 - Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Mark Gurbelski holds the role of 41112 - Police Sergeant at Police Department. Hired in 2013, they have about 11 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $140,719.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Wilson Green works as a Police Officer for Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years. Wilson earned $140,671 in 2025.
Police Sergeant Eid/Police Department
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At Police Department, Kenneth Ivery serves as a Police Sergeant Eid. They have served since 1999 (about 22 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $140,671.
41111 - Police Officer/Police Department
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Agustin Rodriguez holds the role of 41111 - Police Officer at Police Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $140,671.
Police Lieutenant/Police Department
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At Police Department, Chris O'Ree serves as a Police Lieutenant. Hired in 1996, they have about 25 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $140,667.
Police Lieutenant Eid/Police Department
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At Police Department, Natalie Preston serves as a Police Lieutenant Eid. They have served since 2000 (about 21 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $140,640.
Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Marlon Harty works as a Police Sergeant for Police Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 22 years of service. Marlon earned $140,534 in 2021.
Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, Tamara M Grant-Scott serves as a Police Officer. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $140,526.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Wayne A Adams is a Police Officer at Police Department. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $140,524.
41111 - Police Officer/Police Department
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Jose Velez-Fernandez holds the role of 41111 - Police Officer at Police Department. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $140,498.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Creinton Goodwin is a Police Officer at Police Department. They have served since 2000 (about 21 years). 2021 total compensation came to $140,480.
Police Officer/Police Department
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John A Romeo is a Police Officer at Police Department. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years). 2025 total compensation came to $140,457.
Police Officer (Eid)/Police Department
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C Brockdorff is a Police Officer (Eid) at Police Department. Hired in 1998, they have about 23 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $140,449.
41112 - Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Denishia Jordan is a 41112 - Police Sergeant at Police Department. They have served since 2009 (about 13 years). 2022 total compensation came to $140,425.
41111 - Police Officer/Police Department
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Aigbolosimuan Abaku holds the role of 41111 - Police Officer at Police Department. They have served since 2018 (about 4 years). In 2022, their total compensation was $140,425.
Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Shawn Green holds the role of Police Sergeant at Police Department. They have served since 1994 (about 27 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $140,397.
Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, Jay W Mclarty serves as a Police Officer. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $140,331.
41113 - Police Lieutenant/Police Department
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James Easley holds the role of 41113 - Police Lieutenant at Police Department. They have served since 2008 (about 16 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $140,318.
41112 - Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Vincent Biondo is a 41112 - Police Sergeant at Police Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $140,297.
41111 - Police Officer/Police Department
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Brenden Provow is a 41111 - Police Officer at Police Department. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years). 2024 total compensation came to $140,282.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Mekhi Cole works as a Police Officer for Police Department. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service. Mekhi earned $140,272 in 2025.