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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Haywood Bradley holds the role of Police Officer at Police Department. They have served since 2000 (about 12 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $72,332.
Operations Assistant II/Police Department
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Kia M Montague is a Operations Assistant II at Police Department. They have served since 1988 (about 37 years). 2025 total compensation came to $72,321.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Abraham Mcknight is a Police Officer at Police Department. They have served since 2006 (about 6 years). 2012 total compensation came to $72,318.
41111 - Police Officer/Police Department
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Christopher Birch is a 41111 - Police Officer at Police Department. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. 2024 total compensation came to $72,310.
Criminalist II/Police Department
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Jennifer Ingbretson works as a Criminalist II for Police Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 7 years of service. Jennifer earned $72,305 in 2014.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Carl Randolph is a Police Officer at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 19 years. 2014 total compensation came to $72,299.
Na/Police Department
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At Police Department, Darrell London serves as a Na. Hired in 2008, they have about 15 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $72,274.
Bpd 84/Police Department
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Bpd 84 holds the role of Bpd 84 at Police Department. In 2012, their total compensation was $72,270.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Tyler Naccari-Mueller is a Police Officer at Police Department. They have served since 2018 (about 3 years). 2021 total compensation came to $72,262.
Police Officer (Eid)/Police Department
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At Police Department, Brooks Poulsen serves as a Police Officer (Eid). Their tenure dates to 1996, about 18 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $72,254.
Police Officer Eid/Police Department
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Anthony Austin holds the role of Police Officer Eid at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 2 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $72,220.
71132 - Forensic Scientist II/Police Department
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At Police Department, Marcus Williams serves as a 71132 - Forensic Scientist II. They have served since 2015 (about 7 years). Their 2022 pay totaled $72,217.
Research Analyst II/Police Department
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Eric Hofmeister works as a Research Analyst II for Police Department. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years). Eric earned $72,216 in 2025.
N/A/Police Department
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At Police Department, Olen Pratt serves as a N/A. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $72,203.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Michael Gary is a Police Officer at Police Department. They have served since 1994 (about 20 years). 2014 total compensation came to $72,202.
41111 - Police Officer/Police Department
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Ray Colon holds the role of 41111 - Police Officer at Police Department. They have served since 2021 (about 2 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $72,194.
Office Supervisor/Police Department
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Gale Dyson works as a Office Supervisor for Police Department. They have served since 1990 (about 31 years). Gale earned $72,186 in 2021.
34421 - Fiscal Technician/Police Department
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Amirah Thompson holds the role of 34421 - Fiscal Technician at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 3 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $72,184.
Secretary III/Police Department
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Denise Mcneill works as a Secretary III for Police Department. Their tenure dates to 1979, about 35 years. Denise earned $72,183 in 2014.
Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, Destiny Cavalieri serves as a Police Officer. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,172.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Zachary Parker Jr is a Police Officer at Police Department. They have served since 1992 (about 20 years). 2012 total compensation came to $72,168.
Police Officer/Police Department
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John Ryce Iii works as a Police Officer for Police Department. They have served since 2001 (about 13 years). John earned $72,165 in 2014.
Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, Victoria Dipaola serves as a Police Officer. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 5 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $72,162.
Bpd 78/Police Department
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Bpd 78 works as a Bpd 78 for Police Department. Bpd earned $72,148 in 2012.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Douglas Johnson works as a Police Officer for Police Department. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 25 years. Douglas earned $72,122 in 2014.
Research Analyst II/Police Department
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At Police Department, Matthew Wickizer serves as a Research Analyst II. Hired in 2020, they have about a year of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $72,120.
Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, John Johnson Jr serves as a Police Officer. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 21 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $72,105.
Police Officer (Eid)/Police Department
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John Gorman is a Police Officer (Eid) at Police Department. Hired in 2000, they have about 12 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $72,094.
Computer Operator IV/Police Department
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Kelvin S Redhead is a Computer Operator IV at Police Department. Hired in 1996, they have about 29 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $72,092.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Michael Eilerman works as a Police Officer for Police Department. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 20 years. Michael earned $72,092 in 2014.
Grant Services Specialist III/Police Department
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At Police Department, Wanda Pulliam serves as a Grant Services Specialist III. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,082.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Meng Liu holds the role of Police Officer at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 19 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $72,077.
10217 - Grant Services Specialist III/Police Department
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At Police Department, Casey Roberts serves as a 10217 - Grant Services Specialist III. They have served since 2019 (about 3 years). Their 2022 pay totaled $72,067.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Michael Whiting works as a Police Officer for Police Department. Hired in 1996, they have about 16 years of service. Michael earned $72,051 in 2012.
Na/Police Department
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At Police Department, Kirk Henry serves as a Na. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 23 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $72,051.
Operations Assistant I/Police Department
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Myrna Cecelia Milburn holds the role of Operations Assistant I at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 1980, about 45 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,029.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Laylla Strand works as a Police Officer for Police Department. They have served since 1981 (about 31 years). Laylla earned $72,001 in 2012.
41111 - Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, Christopher Nguyen serves as a 41111 - Police Officer. They have served since 2018 (about 4 years). Their 2022 pay totaled $71,990.
Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, Bryan Hake serves as a Police Officer. Hired in 1994, they have about 20 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $71,961.
Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, Harvey Betts serves as a Police Officer. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 21 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $71,954.