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 Sergeant/Police Department
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Lane Eskins holds the role of Police Sergeant at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 20 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $154,191.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Jamieson Russell is a Police Officer at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 22 years. 2021 total compensation came to $154,173.
Police Lieutenant Eid/Police Department
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Brian Pearson holds the role of Police Lieutenant Eid at Police Department. Hired in 1997, they have about 24 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $154,167.
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Miguel Rodriguez is a 41111 - Police Officer at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. 2024 total compensation came to $154,133.
Police Lieutenant/Police Department
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Lakishia Tucker is a Police Lieutenant at Police Department. Hired in 1997, they have about 24 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $154,108.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Luis David Lizama works as a Police Officer for Police Department. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years). Luis earned $154,103 in 2025.
41112 - Police Sergeant/Police Department
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At Police Department, Shante Reese serves as a 41112 - Police Sergeant. Hired in 2012, they have about 12 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $154,102.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Michael J Curtin is a Police Officer at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years. 2025 total compensation came to $154,081.
Police Officer/Police Department
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John D Ryce holds the role of Police Officer at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $154,061.
41111 - Police Officer/Police Department
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Richard Moore holds the role of 41111 - Police Officer at Police Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 34 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $153,992.
Police Lieutenant Eid/Police Department
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Tiffany Brown works as a Police Lieutenant Eid for Police Department. Hired in 1998, they have about 23 years of service. Tiffany earned $153,968 in 2021.
Operations Director II/Police Department
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Gary Cordner holds the role of Operations Director II at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 2 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $153,938.
Police Officer (Eid)/Police Department
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Ryan Diener works as a Police Officer (Eid) for Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 18 years. Ryan earned $153,925 in 2021.
Police Sergeant Eid/Police Department
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Evert Lufadeju is a Police Sergeant Eid at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 22 years. 2021 total compensation came to $153,881.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Timothy G Bardzik is a Police Officer at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. 2025 total compensation came to $153,868.
41112 - Police Sergeant/Police Department
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William Janu works as a 41112 - Police Sergeant for Police Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service. William earned $153,854 in 2024.
00092 - Operations Manager III (Non-Civil)/Police Department
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Andrew Smullian holds the role of 00092 - Operations Manager III (Non-Civil) at Police Department. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $153,816.
41111 - Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, Leonardo Gomez serves as a 41111 - Police Officer. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 12 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $153,772.
Police Officer (Eid)/Police Department
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At Police Department, Cameron Catron serves as a Police Officer (Eid). They have served since 2001 (about 20 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $153,750.
41112 - Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Jamal Johnson works as a 41112 - Police Sergeant for Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 16 years. Jamal earned $153,724 in 2022.
Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Rashad M Hamond works as a Police Sergeant for Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years. Rashad earned $153,715 in 2025.
41112 - Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Triston Ferguson is a 41112 - Police Sergeant at Police Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $153,705.
Police Sergeant/Police Department
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At Police Department, Dearl Jackson serves as a Police Sergeant. Hired in 1986, they have about 39 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,626.
10277 - Police Captain/Police Department
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Kyle Gaskin works as a 10277 - Police Captain for Police Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 15 years of service. Kyle earned $153,621 in 2022.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Morais M Grant holds the role of Police Officer at Police Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $153,601.
Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Daniel Santos holds the role of Police Sergeant at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 27 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $153,575.
41111 - Police Officer/Police Department
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Kimberly Pierre works as a 41111 - Police Officer for Police Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service. Kimberly earned $153,570 in 2024.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Dominick E Winder holds the role of Police Officer at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $153,559.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Brian E Burke holds the role of Police Officer at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $153,550.
Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, Elan D Brown serves as a Police Officer. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $153,529.
Police Officer Eid/Police Department
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Jonathan Riker is a Police Officer Eid at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 17 years. 2021 total compensation came to $153,524.
41112 - Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Donald Thomas is a 41112 - Police Sergeant at Police Department. They have served since 1999 (about 24 years). 2023 total compensation came to $153,497.
41113 - Police Lieutenant/Police Department
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Terrance Heyward is a 41113 - Police Lieutenant at Police Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $153,496.
Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Anthony Faulk is a Police Sergeant at Police Department. They have served since 1996 (about 25 years). 2021 total compensation came to $153,481.
Emergency Dispatcher/Police Department
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Beverly F Stevenson holds the role of Emergency Dispatcher at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $153,472.
41111 - Police Officer/Police Department
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Timothy Zuhoski holds the role of 41111 - Police Officer at Police Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $153,432.
Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Matthew J Zenker works as a Police Sergeant for Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. Matthew earned $153,358 in 2025.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Brandon M Mcwilliams is a Police Officer at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years. 2025 total compensation came to $153,358.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Carlos J Robles-Castro is a Police Officer at Police Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $153,344.
Police Lieutenant/Police Department
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At Police Department, Anthony F Taurisano serves as a Police Lieutenant. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,318.