City of Boston / Boston Police Department / Police Detective

Job-title file

Police Detective

Enforce laws and maintain public safety — patrol, respond to incidents, investigate crimes, and make arrests.

265 employees hold this title in Boston Police Department. Median total compensation for the role is $213,203, above the department median of $178,751.

Employees: 265
Role median: $213,203
Agency median: $178,751
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$6,514$333,282+

How total compensation varies among the 265 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Record list

Employees with this title

Highest-paid first / page 1

Alfred James

Police Detective/Boston Police Department

2024 total comp

$396,615

Base pay: $132,017
Overtime: $114,866
Other pay: $149,731
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $396,615
Work ZIP code: 02301

Source-specific fields

Detail: 104,925.60
Id: 40
Other Pay: $18,402
Quinn Education: 26,403.50

Alfred James works as a Police Detective for Boston Police Department. Alfred earned $396,615 in 2024.

Jean-Gerard Dorsainvil

Police Detective/Boston Police Department

2024 total comp

$375,452

Base pay: $125,091
Overtime: $139,715
Other pay: $110,646
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $375,452
Work ZIP code: 02132

Source-specific fields

Detail: 66,052.67
Id: 58
Other Pay: $14,544
Quinn Education: 25,856.86

Jean-Gerard Dorsainvil is a Police Detective at Boston Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $375,452.

Richard Moy

Police Detective/Boston Police Department

2024 total comp

$369,065

Base pay: $129,284
Overtime: $2,495
Other pay: $237,287
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $369,065
Work ZIP code: 02118

Source-specific fields

Detail: 170,439.49
Id: 69
Other Pay: $34,526
Quinn Education: 32,320.98

Richard Moy works as a Police Detective for Boston Police Department. Richard earned $369,065 in 2024.

Curtis Jones

Police Detective/Boston Police Department

2024 total comp

$368,212

Base pay: $131,379
Overtime: $57,349
Other pay: $179,483
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $368,212
Work ZIP code: 02124

Source-specific fields

Detail: 152,407.53
Id: 70
Other Pay: $800
Quinn Education: 26,275.92

At Boston Police Department, Curtis Jones serves as a Police Detective. Their 2024 pay totaled $368,212.

Joao Monteiro

Police Detective/Boston Police Department

2024 total comp

$362,303

Base pay: $137,996
Overtime: $211,696
Other pay: $12,610
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $362,303
Work ZIP code: 02136

Source-specific fields

Id: 81
Other Pay: $12,610

Joao Monteiro is a Police Detective at Boston Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $362,303.

Omar Borges

Police Detective/Boston Police Department

2024 total comp

$333,326

Base pay: $131,805
Overtime: $164,924
Other pay: $36,597
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $333,326
Work ZIP code: 02136

Source-specific fields

Detail: 480
Id: 156
Other Pay: $6,787
Quinn Education: 29,329.58

At Boston Police Department, Omar Borges serves as a Police Detective. Their 2024 pay totaled $333,326.

Patrick Kane

Police Detective/Boston Police Department

2024 total comp

$333,167

Base pay: $131,592
Overtime: $150,872
Other pay: $50,703
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $333,167
Work ZIP code: 02186

Source-specific fields

Detail: 14,634.16
Id: 158
Other Pay: $3,171
Quinn Education: 32,898.18

Patrick Kane holds the role of Police Detective at Boston Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $333,167.

Michael Byrnes

Police Detective/Boston Police Department

2024 total comp

$332,635

Base pay: $128,859
Overtime: $164,956
Other pay: $38,819
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $332,635
Work ZIP code: 02493

Source-specific fields

Id: 160
Other Pay: $6,604
Quinn Education: 32,214.94

Michael Byrnes is a Police Detective at Boston Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $332,635.

Eddie Hernandez

Police Detective/Boston Police Department

2024 total comp

$329,128

Base pay: $132,017
Overtime: $79,761
Other pay: $117,350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $329,128
Work ZIP code: 02446

Source-specific fields

Detail: 96,212.22
Id: 174
Other Pay: $7,936
Quinn Education: 13,201.81

Eddie Hernandez holds the role of Police Detective at Boston Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $329,128.

Pele James

Police Detective/Boston Police Department

2024 total comp

$324,954

Base pay: $131,592
Overtime: $42,740
Other pay: $150,622
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $324,954
Work ZIP code: 01702

Source-specific fields

Detail: 116,874.19
Id: 188
Other Pay: $850
Quinn Education: 32,898.18

At Boston Police Department, Pele James serves as a Police Detective. Their 2024 pay totaled $324,954.

Melvin Ruiz

Police Detective/Boston Police Department

2024 total comp

$322,574

Base pay: $140,556
Overtime: $127,942
Other pay: $54,077
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $322,574
Work ZIP code: 02132

Source-specific fields

Detail: 38,081.47
Id: 198
Other Pay: $15,995

At Boston Police Department, Melvin Ruiz serves as a Police Detective. Their 2024 pay totaled $322,574.

Gary Barker Jr.

Police Detective/Boston Police Department

2024 total comp

$317,219

Base pay: $131,592
Overtime: $68,574
Other pay: $117,053
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $317,219
Work ZIP code: 02136

Source-specific fields

Detail: 76,893.68
Id: 217
Other Pay: $13,841
Quinn Education: 26,318.62

Gary Barker Jr. holds the role of Police Detective at Boston Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $317,219.

Stephen Rioux

Police Detective/Boston Police Department

2024 total comp

$316,761

Base pay: $129,284
Overtime: $73,718
Other pay: $113,759
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $316,761
Work ZIP code: 02124

Source-specific fields

Detail: 79,481.85
Id: 221
Other Pay: $8,421
Quinn Education: 25,856.86

At Boston Police Department, Stephen Rioux serves as a Police Detective. Their 2024 pay totaled $316,761.

Dave Juba

Police Detective/Boston Police Department

2024 total comp

$313,898

Base pay: $140,556
Overtime: $156,509
Other pay: $16,833
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $313,898
Work ZIP code: 02131

Source-specific fields

Detail: 3,370.03
Id: 233
Other Pay: $13,463

Dave Juba is a Police Detective at Boston Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $313,898.

Marvin Wright

Police Detective/Boston Police Department

2024 total comp

$311,637

Base pay: $129,284
Overtime: $78,811
Other pay: $103,542
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $311,637
Work ZIP code: 02126

Source-specific fields

Detail: 58,781.54
Id: 245
Other Pay: $18,903
Quinn Education: 25,856.86

At Boston Police Department, Marvin Wright serves as a Police Detective. Their 2024 pay totaled $311,637.

Michael Miller

Police Detective/Boston Police Department

2024 total comp

$308,423

Base pay: $131,379
Overtime: $149,918
Other pay: $27,126
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $308,423
Work ZIP code: 02124

Source-specific fields

Id: 265
Other Pay: $850
Quinn Education: 26,275.92

At Boston Police Department, Michael Miller serves as a Police Detective. Their 2024 pay totaled $308,423.

Robert Connor

Police Detective/Boston Police Department

2024 total comp

$306,578

Base pay: $128,327
Overtime: $116,737
Other pay: $61,514
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $306,578
Work ZIP code: 02127

Source-specific fields

Detail: 35,048.38
Id: 278
Other Pay: $800
Quinn Education: 25,665.42

Robert Connor works as a Police Detective for Boston Police Department. Robert earned $306,578 in 2024.

William Zubrin

Police Detective/Boston Police Department

2024 total comp

$304,917

Base pay: $128,859
Overtime: $142,520
Other pay: $33,537
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $304,917
Work ZIP code: 02122

Source-specific fields

Id: 293
Other Pay: $7,765
Quinn Education: 25,771.97

William Zubrin holds the role of Police Detective at Boston Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $304,917.

John Boyle

Police Detective/Boston Police Department

2024 total comp

$303,994

Base pay: $139,952
Overtime: $78,462
Other pay: $85,580
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $303,994
Work ZIP code: 02132

Source-specific fields

Detail: 67,635.66
Id: 296
Other Pay: $17,945

John Boyle is a Police Detective at Boston Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $303,994.

John Kenneally

Police Detective/Boston Police Department

2024 total comp

$303,307

Base pay: $131,805
Overtime: $50,534
Other pay: $120,968
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $303,307
Work ZIP code: 02090

Source-specific fields

Detail: 87,166.86
Id: 298
Other Pay: $850
Quinn Education: 32,951.46

At Boston Police Department, John Kenneally serves as a Police Detective. Their 2024 pay totaled $303,307.

Jesse Goff

Police Detective/Boston Police Department

2024 total comp

$302,317

Base pay: $139,656
Overtime: $127,415
Other pay: $35,246
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $302,317
Work ZIP code: 02474

Source-specific fields

Detail: 26,960.29
Id: 309
Other Pay: $8,286

At Boston Police Department, Jesse Goff serves as a Police Detective. Their 2024 pay totaled $302,317.

Brian Ball

Police Detective/Boston Police Department

2024 total comp

$301,920

Base pay: $140,343
Overtime: $140,497
Other pay: $21,080
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $301,920
Work ZIP code: 02132

Source-specific fields

Id: 315
Other Pay: $21,080

At Boston Police Department, Brian Ball serves as a Police Detective. Their 2024 pay totaled $301,920.

Carlton Williamson

Police Detective/Boston Police Department

2024 total comp

$300,952

Base pay: $130,885
Overtime: $79,094
Other pay: $90,973
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $300,952
Work ZIP code: 02356

Source-specific fields

Detail: 60,744.91
Id: 322
Other Pay: $17,140
Quinn Education: 13,088.44

Carlton Williamson holds the role of Police Detective at Boston Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $300,952.

Kevin Magoon

Police Detective/Boston Police Department

2024 total comp

$300,786

Base pay: $129,995
Overtime: $48,522
Other pay: $122,269
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $300,786
Work ZIP code: 02170

Source-specific fields

Detail: 83,576.89
Id: 323
Other Pay: $12,693
Quinn Education: 25,999.13

Kevin Magoon works as a Police Detective for Boston Police Department. Kevin earned $300,786 in 2024.

Kevin Finn

Police Detective/Boston Police Department

2024 total comp

$299,153

Base pay: $131,379
Overtime: $129,995
Other pay: $37,778
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $299,153
Work ZIP code: 01845

Source-specific fields

Id: 333
Other Pay: $11,502
Quinn Education: 26,275.92

At Boston Police Department, Kevin Finn serves as a Police Detective. Their 2024 pay totaled $299,153.

Robert England

Police Detective/Boston Police Department

2024 total comp

$296,985

Base pay: $140,556
Overtime: $137,901
Other pay: $18,528
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $296,985
Work ZIP code: 02081

Source-specific fields

Id: 348
Other Pay: $18,528

Robert England is a Police Detective at Boston Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $296,985.

Daniel Toomey

Police Detective/Boston Police Department

2024 total comp

$295,522

Base pay: $131,592
Overtime: $129,398
Other pay: $34,533
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $295,522
Work ZIP code: 02132

Source-specific fields

Detail: 7,414.06
Id: 361
Other Pay: $800
Quinn Education: 26,318.62

Daniel Toomey is a Police Detective at Boston Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $295,522.

Thomas Mcdonough

Police Detective/Boston Police Department

2024 total comp

$289,378

Base pay: $132,017
Overtime: $70,170
Other pay: $87,191
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $289,378
Work ZIP code: 02370

Source-specific fields

Detail: 66,052.74
Id: 410
Other Pay: $7,936
Quinn Education: 13,201.82

Thomas Mcdonough holds the role of Police Detective at Boston Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $289,378.

Alberto Santiago

Police Detective/Boston Police Department

2024 total comp

$287,403

Base pay: $139,711
Overtime: $121,616
Other pay: $26,075
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $287,403
Work ZIP code: 02093

Source-specific fields

Detail: 25,275.27
Id: 425
Other Pay: $800

At Boston Police Department, Alberto Santiago serves as a Police Detective. Their 2024 pay totaled $287,403.

Al Young

Police Detective/Boston Police Department

2024 total comp

$287,320

Base pay: $129,284
Overtime: $70,156
Other pay: $87,880
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $287,320
Work ZIP code: 02136

Source-specific fields

Detail: 44,867.45
Id: 426
Other Pay: $17,156
Quinn Education: 25,856.86

At Boston Police Department, Al Young serves as a Police Detective. Their 2024 pay totaled $287,320.

Serge Sanon

Police Detective/Boston Police Department

2024 total comp

$279,961

Base pay: $131,743
Overtime: $97,124
Other pay: $51,094
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $279,961
Work ZIP code: 02136

Source-specific fields

Detail: 10,590.10
Id: 476
Other Pay: $7,568
Quinn Education: 32,935.85

Serge Sanon holds the role of Police Detective at Boston Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $279,961.

Tahisha Skeen

Police Detective/Boston Police Department

2024 total comp

$279,337

Base pay: $132,017
Overtime: $61,979
Other pay: $85,341
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $279,337
Work ZIP code: 02136

Source-specific fields

Detail: 40,187.67
Id: 483
Other Pay: $12,149
Quinn Education: 33,004.22

Tahisha Skeen is a Police Detective at Boston Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $279,337.

James Scopa

Police Detective/Boston Police Department

2024 total comp

$277,051

Base pay: $128,859
Overtime: $118,834
Other pay: $29,358
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $277,051
Work ZIP code: 01880

Source-specific fields

Id: 501
Other Pay: $16,472
Quinn Education: 12,885.92

James Scopa holds the role of Police Detective at Boston Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $277,051.

Timothy Mccarthy

Police Detective/Boston Police Department

2024 total comp

$276,431

Base pay: $129,071
Overtime: $26,114
Other pay: $121,245
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $276,431
Work ZIP code: 02081

Source-specific fields

Detail: 83,525.93
Id: 507
Other Pay: $5,451
Quinn Education: 32,267.70

At Boston Police Department, Timothy Mccarthy serves as a Police Detective. Their 2024 pay totaled $276,431.

Jimmy Giraldo

Police Detective/Boston Police Department

2024 total comp

$275,951

Base pay: $131,805
Overtime: $110,344
Other pay: $33,801
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $275,951
Work ZIP code: 02061

Source-specific fields

Id: 514
Other Pay: $850
Quinn Education: 32,951.45

Jimmy Giraldo is a Police Detective at Boston Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $275,951.

Samora Lopes

Police Detective/Boston Police Department

2024 total comp

$274,603

Base pay: $126,853
Overtime: $71,706
Other pay: $76,045
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $274,603
Work ZIP code: 02072

Source-specific fields

Detail: 45,082.02
Id: 530
Other Pay: $5,592
Quinn Education: 25,370.62

At Boston Police Department, Samora Lopes serves as a Police Detective. Their 2024 pay totaled $274,603.

Jahad Hasan

Police Detective/Boston Police Department

2024 total comp

$274,567

Base pay: $130,371
Overtime: $108,533
Other pay: $35,663
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $274,567
Work ZIP code: 01778

Source-specific fields

Detail: 2,022.02
Id: 531
Other Pay: $7,827
Quinn Education: 25,814.16

Jahad Hasan is a Police Detective at Boston Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $274,567.

Thomas Finn

Police Detective/Boston Police Department

2024 total comp

$270,822

Base pay: $128,870
Overtime: $96,114
Other pay: $45,838
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $270,822
Work ZIP code: 02132

Source-specific fields

Id: 565
Other Pay: $13,620
Quinn Education: 32,217.80

Thomas Finn works as a Police Detective for Boston Police Department. Thomas earned $270,822 in 2024.

David Godin

Police Detective/Boston Police Department

2024 total comp

$270,641

Base pay: $125,568
Overtime: $36,158
Other pay: $108,915
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $270,641
Work ZIP code: 01887

Source-specific fields

Detail: 79,701.22
Id: 569
Other Pay: $4,101
Quinn Education: 25,113.69

David Godin is a Police Detective at Boston Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $270,641.

Patrick Ryther

Police Detective/Boston Police Department

2024 total comp

$269,343

Base pay: $125,377
Overtime: $108,649
Other pay: $35,317
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $269,343
Work ZIP code: 02136

Source-specific fields

Detail: 4,718.06
Id: 576
Other Pay: $5,523
Quinn Education: 25,075.56

Patrick Ryther is a Police Detective at Boston Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $269,343.