City of Charlotte / Cmpd Office of the Chief
Agency file
The Cmpd Office of the Chief is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2026, this agency had 72 employees with median total compensation of $81,734; the highest distinct record was $285,000.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 72 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($81,734) — 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 $134,931 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $65,723. 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.
Record list
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Police Chief/Cmpd Office of the Chief
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Estella Patterson holds the role of Police Chief at Cmpd Office of the Chief within Police. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $285,000.
Police Assistant Administrative Director/Cmpd Office of the Chief
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Tammy Pippen works as a Police Assistant Administrative Director for Cmpd Office of the Chief within Police. Their status is full-time. Tammy earned $174,720 in 2026.
Police Assistant Administrative Director/Cmpd Office of the Chief
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Kellie High-Foster works as a Police Assistant Administrative Director for Cmpd Office of the Chief within Police. Their status is full-time. Kellie earned $169,410 in 2026.