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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At Police Department, Kelly Steinhorn serves as a Police Officer. Hired in 1995, they have about 26 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $138,536.
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At Police Department, Arlene Beads serves as a 41111 - Police Officer. Hired in 1999, they have about 25 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $138,481.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Christopher J Henard works as a Police Officer for Police Department. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years). Christopher earned $138,441 in 2025.
Police Major/Police Department
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Latonya Bishop works as a Police Major for Police Department. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 27 years. Latonya earned $138,429 in 2021.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Austin A E Hansen is a Police Officer at Police Department. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $138,405.
Police Major/Police Department
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Stephanie Lansey is a Police Major at Police Department. Hired in 2000, they have about 21 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $138,401.
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Ronnie Waters is a 41111 - Police Officer at Police Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $138,376.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Edson T Musema is a Police Officer at Police Department. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years). 2025 total compensation came to $138,350.
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Michael Burkett works as a Police Officer for Police Department. They have served since 1981 (about 40 years). Michael earned $138,350 in 2021.
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Edgardo Mercado holds the role of 41111 - Police Officer at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $138,339.
Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Raymond R Meehan works as a Police Sergeant for Police Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service. Raymond earned $138,337 in 2025.
Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, Bradley E Bechtel serves as a Police Officer. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $138,319.
Police Officer/Police Department
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William E Chin holds the role of Police Officer at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $138,300.
Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Tamara L Harper is a Police Sergeant at Police Department. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years). 2025 total compensation came to $138,267.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Gregory Boris is a Police Officer at Police Department. Hired in 1997, they have about 24 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $138,260.
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Brandon Bass holds the role of 41111 - Police Officer at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 11 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $138,253.
Operations Manager I/Police Department
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Amy Tyson Guevara is a Operations Manager I at Police Department. They have served since 2018 (about 3 years). 2021 total compensation came to $138,247.
Police Sergeant/Police Department
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At Police Department, Kyle E Dorrance serves as a Police Sergeant. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $138,243.
Forensic Scientist III/Police Department
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Sean M Dorr is a Forensic Scientist III at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years. 2025 total compensation came to $138,228.
N/A/Police Department
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At Police Department, Michael Boyd serves as a N/A. Hired in 1996, they have about 28 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $138,189.
N/A/Police Department
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Eric Melancon works as a N/A for Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years. Eric earned $138,183 in 2024.
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Justin Howard is a 41111 - Police Officer at Police Department. Hired in 2000, they have about 23 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $138,178.
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Oumar Coulibaly holds the role of 41111 - Police Officer at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $138,141.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Pablo J Tolentino Trinidad holds the role of Police Officer at Police Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $138,102.
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Frank Schneider holds the role of Police Officer at Police Department. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $138,040.
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At Police Department, Brian Salmon serves as a 41111 - Police Officer. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $137,997.
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Rafael Paredes works as a 41111 - Police Officer for Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years. Rafael earned $137,988 in 2024.
Police Major/Police Department
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John Webb works as a Police Major for Police Department. Hired in 1992, they have about 29 years of service. John earned $137,985 in 2021.
Police Lieutenant/Police Department
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Bradley J Helm holds the role of Police Lieutenant at Police Department. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $137,980.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Brandon M Butt holds the role of Police Officer at Police Department. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $137,968.
Police Sergeant Eid/Police Department
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At Police Department, Billy Shiflett serves as a Police Sergeant Eid. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 27 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $137,931.
Police Officer/Police Department
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John F Jaimes holds the role of Police Officer at Police Department. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $137,927.
Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, Steven J Foster serves as a Police Officer. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $137,905.
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Felipe O Carrasquillo works as a Police Officer for Police Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. Felipe earned $137,854 in 2025.
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Stephane Robinson holds the role of Police Officer at Police Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $137,846.
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At Police Department, Jerry Damestoit serves as a Police Officer. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $137,816.
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Gregory Twigg holds the role of 41112 - Police Sergeant at Police Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $137,811.
Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Brian Atwood works as a Police Sergeant for Police Department. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 26 years. Brian earned $137,802 in 2021.
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At Police Department, Jorge Cruz serves as a 41111 - Police Officer. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 12 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $137,792.
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Mohammad Rubel works as a 41111 - Police Officer for Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 4 years. Mohammad earned $137,784 in 2024.