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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Forensic Scientist II/Police Department
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Hongde Pan is a Forensic Scientist II at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 18 years. 2021 total compensation came to $82,249.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Shanicka Curry holds the role of Police Officer at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,239.
41111 - Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, Keyon Myles serves as a 41111 - Police Officer. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $82,234.
Firearms Examiner/Police Department
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Victor Meinhardt works as a Firearms Examiner for Police Department. They have served since 1991 (about 23 years). Victor earned $82,233 in 2014.
41111 - Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, William Cole serves as a 41111 - Police Officer. Hired in 2020, they have about 4 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $82,226.
Police Officer (Eid)/Police Department
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At Police Department, Benjamin Frieman serves as a Police Officer (Eid). Their tenure dates to 2010, about 4 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $82,203.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Lindsey Mcguiness works as a Police Officer for Police Department. Hired in 2016, they have about 5 years of service. Lindsey earned $82,196 in 2021.
Research Analyst II/Police Department
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Henry Onyedum works as a Research Analyst II for Police Department. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). Henry earned $82,194 in 2025.
Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Terrence Mcgowan holds the role of Police Sergeant at Police Department. They have served since 1999 (about 15 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $82,182.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Khady Al-Quarishy holds the role of Police Officer at Police Department. They have served since 2007 (about 5 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $82,169.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Jemell Rayam holds the role of Police Officer at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 9 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $82,167.
Police Sergeant Eid/Police Department
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Tashawna Gaines works as a Police Sergeant Eid for Police Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 11 years of service. Tashawna earned $82,162 in 2014.
Emergency Dispatcher/Police Department
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Marcella Obot works as a Emergency Dispatcher for Police Department. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 25 years. Marcella earned $82,158 in 2021.
Forensic Scientist III/Police Department
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Suzanne Gray is a Forensic Scientist III at Police Department. They have served since 2015 (about 6 years). 2021 total compensation came to $82,141.
41111 - Police Officer/Police Department
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Alexander Armada holds the role of 41111 - Police Officer at Police Department. Hired in 2020, they have about 4 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,137.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Reynardo Gomez holds the role of Police Officer at Police Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 4 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $82,126.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Jerry Roney Jr holds the role of Police Officer at Police Department. Hired in 1998, they have about 16 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $82,121.
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This Police Officer record at Police Department for Daniel Smith may represent several individuals, totaling $82,118 in 2021.
Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Jarron Jackson holds the role of Police Sergeant at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 12 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $82,114.
41111 - Police Officer/Police Department
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Tenebrae Romero works as a 41111 - Police Officer for Police Department. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years). Tenebrae earned $82,111 in 2024.
41111 - Police Officer/Police Department
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Alexander Vasquez works as a 41111 - Police Officer for Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. Alexander earned $82,100 in 2024.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Gina Pugliano is a Police Officer at Police Department. Hired in 1995, they have about 19 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $82,084.
Crime Laboratory Technician Supervisor/Police Department
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Michael Bailey works as a Crime Laboratory Technician Supervisor for Police Department. Their tenure dates to 1978, about 36 years. Michael earned $82,082 in 2014.
Police Officer Eid/Police Department
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Patrick Curtis is a Police Officer Eid at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 5 years. 2021 total compensation came to $82,070.
41111 - Police Officer/Police Department
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Richard Price is a 41111 - Police Officer at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. 2024 total compensation came to $82,047.
Training Officer/Police Department
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Thomas Jones works as a Training Officer for Police Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 2 years of service. Thomas earned $82,047 in 2021.
Police Sergeant Eid/Police Department
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At Police Department, Jody Dowell serves as a Police Sergeant Eid. They have served since 1991 (about 21 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $82,014.
Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Latanya Brown holds the role of Police Sergeant at Police Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 9 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $81,999.
Bpd 88/Police Department
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Bpd 88 holds the role of Bpd 88 at Police Department. In 2012, their total compensation was $81,997.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Jorge Perez holds the role of Police Officer at Police Department within City of Miami. In 2021, their total compensation was $81,969.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Yvette Tillery is a Police Officer at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 14 years. 2014 total compensation came to $81,955.
Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, Diana Ross serves as a Police Officer. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 11 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $81,911.
41111 - Police Officer/Police Department
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Antoinette Moore-Diggs is a 41111 - Police Officer at Police Department. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $81,911.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Jaime Rivera is a Police Officer at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. 2025 total compensation came to $81,909.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Arnold Pittman works as a Police Officer for Police Department. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 20 years. Arnold earned $81,890 in 2014.
33335 - Emergency Dispatch Supervisor/Police Department
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Kim Wilson works as a 33335 - Emergency Dispatch Supervisor for Police Department. Hired in 1989, they have about 34 years of service. Kim earned $81,882 in 2023.
Police Command Staff I/Police Department
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Kerry Hayes holds the role of Police Command Staff I at Police Department. Hired in 2011, they have about a year of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $81,877.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Eric Eason is a Police Officer at Police Department. Hired in 1992, they have about 22 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $81,848.
Police Officer/Police Department
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William Molick works as a Police Officer for Police Department. Their tenure dates to 1988, about 26 years. William earned $81,833 in 2014.
N/A/Police Department
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Ferdinand Cintron works as a N/A for Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years. Ferdinand earned $81,827 in 2024.