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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10278 - Police Major/Police Department
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Samuel Hood is a 10278 - Police Major at Police Department. Hired in 1995, they have about 29 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $170,535.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Edward W Creed holds the role of Police Officer at Police Department. They have served since 1993 (about 32 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $170,469.
Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Leighton B Burks is a Police Sergeant at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. 2025 total compensation came to $170,441.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Paul A Wojcik is a Police Officer at Police Department. Hired in 1992, they have about 33 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $170,431.
41111 - Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, Demario Harris serves as a 41111 - Police Officer. They have served since 2008 (about 16 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $170,346.
41111 - Police Officer/Police Department
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Bomani Murphy works as a 41111 - Police Officer for Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 23 years. Bomani earned $170,246 in 2024.
Police Sergeant Eid/Police Department
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Frederick Steigerwald works as a Police Sergeant Eid for Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 12 years. Frederick earned $170,197 in 2021.
10278 - Police Major/Police Department
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Paul Sinchak is a 10278 - Police Major at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years. 2024 total compensation came to $170,085.
41111 - Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, Christopher Hoffman serves as a 41111 - Police Officer. Hired in 1999, they have about 25 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $170,070.
Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, Moussa Lam serves as a Police Officer. Hired in 2008, they have about 13 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $170,062.
Na/Police Department
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Julian Min is a Na at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 23 years. 2023 total compensation came to $169,998.
41111 - Police Officer/Police Department
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Carlos Rivera-Cuevas holds the role of 41111 - Police Officer at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. In 2024, their total compensation was $169,963.
41111 - Police Officer/Police Department
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Jonathan Marty holds the role of 41111 - Police Officer at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 12 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $169,959.
41111 - Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, Bruce Dhaiti serves as a 41111 - Police Officer. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $169,866.
Police Sergeant/Police Department
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At Police Department, Julian D Jemmott serves as a Police Sergeant. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $169,858.
41113 - Police Lieutenant/Police Department
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Michael Mercado holds the role of 41113 - Police Lieutenant at Police Department. Hired in 2010, they have about 12 years of service. In 2022, their total compensation was $169,850.
Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, Anthony M Magwood serves as a Police Officer. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $169,817.
41111 - Police Officer/Police Department
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Jamal Brunson works as a 41111 - Police Officer for Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 9 years. Jamal earned $169,808 in 2022.
41111 - Police Officer/Police Department
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Thomas Mcwilliams works as a 41111 - Police Officer for Police Department. Their tenure dates to 1979, about 45 years. Thomas earned $169,748 in 2024.
41111 - Police Officer/Police Department
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David White is a 41111 - Police Officer at Police Department. They have served since 1998 (about 26 years). 2024 total compensation came to $169,659.
41111 - Police Officer/Police Department
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Richard Mccarthy works as a 41111 - Police Officer for Police Department. Hired in 1985, they have about 39 years of service. Richard earned $169,655 in 2024.
Police Sergeant/Police Department
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William C Janu is a Police Sergeant at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. 2025 total compensation came to $169,628.
41111 - Police Officer/Police Department
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Manuel Larbi is a 41111 - Police Officer at Police Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $169,589.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Jerome Shaurette is a Police Officer at Police Department. Hired in 1992, they have about 29 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $169,544.
Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Norris C Wells is a Police Sergeant at Police Department. They have served since 1994 (about 31 years). 2025 total compensation came to $169,520.
41111 - Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, Eugene Coker serves as a 41111 - Police Officer. Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $169,209.
41113 - Police Lieutenant/Police Department
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Edgardo Hernandez works as a 41113 - Police Lieutenant for Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 22 years. Edgardo earned $169,208 in 2024.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Andre M Pringle works as a Police Officer for Police Department. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years. Andre earned $169,181 in 2025.
10278 - Police Major/Police Department
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John Webb is a 10278 - Police Major at Police Department. Hired in 1992, they have about 32 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $169,152.
Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Adam N Robles holds the role of Police Sergeant at Police Department. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $169,128.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Felix A Velez works as a Police Officer for Police Department. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). Felix earned $169,116 in 2025.
41111 - Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, Robert Lance serves as a 41111 - Police Officer. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $169,039.
N/A/Police Department
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David Moynihan works as a N/A for Police Department. They have served since 1993 (about 31 years). David earned $169,028 in 2024.
Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, Reed M Haley serves as a Police Officer. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $169,023.
Police Sergeant/Police Department
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William E Macdonald works as a Police Sergeant for Police Department. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 33 years. William earned $168,918 in 2025.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Phoenix Jenifer works as a Police Officer for Police Department. They have served since 1999 (about 22 years). Phoenix earned $168,833 in 2021.
41112 - Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Carlos Arias works as a 41112 - Police Sergeant for Police Department. Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. Carlos earned $168,786 in 2024.
10278 - Police Major/Police Department
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At Police Department, Arnold Jenkins serves as a 10278 - Police Major. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $168,745.
Na/Police Department
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Arthur Page holds the role of Na at Police Department. They have served since 1994 (about 29 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $168,685.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Christopher D Izquierdo works as a Police Officer for Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years. Christopher earned $168,627 in 2025.