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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Shannon D Cavey holds the role of Police Sergeant at Police Department. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $264,342.
41113 - Police Lieutenant/Police Department
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Cameron Battle is a 41113 - Police Lieutenant at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 27 years. 2024 total compensation came to $263,669.
Police Sergeant/Police Department
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William Harris is a Police Sergeant at Police Department. They have served since 2000 (about 21 years). 2021 total compensation came to $262,967.
Police Lieutenant/Police Department
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Timothy L Devine holds the role of Police Lieutenant at Police Department. They have served since 1985 (about 40 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $261,923.
Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Regina I Richardson is a Police Sergeant at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years. 2025 total compensation came to $261,161.
41113 - Police Lieutenant/Police Department
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At Police Department, Eric Leitch serves as a 41113 - Police Lieutenant. They have served since 2000 (about 24 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $260,413.
N/A/Police Department
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Jason Callaghan works as a N/A for Police Department. Hired in 1997, they have about 27 years of service. Jason earned $259,189 in 2024.
Police Lieutenant/Police Department
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Daniel W Salefski works as a Police Lieutenant for Police Department. They have served since 1990 (about 35 years). Daniel earned $257,469 in 2025.
Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Michael A Brickus holds the role of Police Sergeant at Police Department. Hired in 1992, they have about 33 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $257,305.
Police Lieutenant/Police Department
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Curtis G Dixon is a Police Lieutenant at Police Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $257,081.
41113 - Police Lieutenant/Police Department
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Timothy Devine is a 41113 - Police Lieutenant at Police Department. They have served since 1985 (about 39 years). 2024 total compensation came to $256,219.
41111 - Police Officer/Police Department
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Damon Talley is a 41111 - Police Officer at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 25 years. 2024 total compensation came to $256,106.
Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Juan T Oliver is a Police Sergeant at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. 2025 total compensation came to $255,337.
41111 - Police Officer/Police Department
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Annemarie Klinges holds the role of 41111 - Police Officer at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 25 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $255,208.
Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, Dathan Garrett serves as a Police Officer. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $253,059.
41113 - Police Lieutenant/Police Department
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Dennis Reinhard is a 41113 - Police Lieutenant at Police Department. They have served since 1981 (about 43 years). 2024 total compensation came to $252,837.
Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Mckinley E Smith holds the role of Police Sergeant at Police Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $252,782.
Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, Eric T Ragland serves as a Police Officer. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $252,440.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Curtis L Mcmillion holds the role of Police Officer at Police Department. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $251,906.
N/A/Police Department
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Deanna Effland holds the role of N/A at Police Department. Hired in 1994, they have about 30 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $250,983.
Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Jonathan V Riker holds the role of Police Sergeant at Police Department. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $250,699.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Mr. Joseph Brown Jr. works as a Police Officer for Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years. Mr. earned $250,677 in 2025.
Police Officer/Police Department
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C M Sullivan works as a Police Officer for Police Department. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years). C earned $250,647 in 2025.
Police Lieutenant/Police Department
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Fontaine W Smallwood is a Police Lieutenant at Police Department. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years). 2025 total compensation came to $250,489.
41113 - Police Lieutenant/Police Department
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Torran Burrus is a 41113 - Police Lieutenant at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 28 years. 2024 total compensation came to $250,400.
Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, Sharisse R Smith serves as a Police Officer. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $250,245.
Police Lieutenant/Police Department
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Olufemi O Akinwande works as a Police Lieutenant for Police Department. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). Olufemi earned $250,087 in 2025.
Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Angela A Carter Watson holds the role of Police Sergeant at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $249,202.
Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Sufian B Hassan works as a Police Sergeant for Police Department. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years). Sufian earned $248,965 in 2025.
Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Kevin L Toliver is a Police Sergeant at Police Department. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years). 2025 total compensation came to $247,507.
Police Lieutenant/Police Department
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Anthony S Vaeth is a Police Lieutenant at Police Department. Hired in 1993, they have about 32 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $247,447.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Michael D Jones works as a Police Officer for Police Department. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years. Michael earned $247,179 in 2025.
41112 - Police Sergeant/Police Department
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At Police Department, Kenneth Ross serves as a 41112 - Police Sergeant. Hired in 1997, they have about 27 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $246,723.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Aidrine R Murphy holds the role of Police Officer at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 33 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $246,666.
Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Kenneth D Ross holds the role of Police Sergeant at Police Department. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $246,471.
41112 - Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Kurt Roepcke holds the role of 41112 - Police Sergeant at Police Department. They have served since 1995 (about 29 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $245,992.
41112 - Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Frederick Steigerwald works as a 41112 - Police Sergeant for Police Department. They have served since 2009 (about 15 years). Frederick earned $245,920 in 2024.
Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Lamacairos E Taylor is a Police Sergeant at Police Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $245,735.
41112 - Police Sergeant/Police Department
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At Police Department, Kimberly Glanville serves as a 41112 - Police Sergeant. Hired in 1997, they have about 27 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $245,716.
41112 - Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Carnest Mcduffie holds the role of 41112 - Police Sergeant at Police Department. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $245,514.