City of Chicago / Chicago Police Department
Agency file
The Chicago Police Department provides law enforcement and public safety — patrol, criminal investigation, and emergency response.
In 2026, this agency had 12,277 employees with median total compensation of $115,158; the highest distinct record was $284,016.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 12,277 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($115,158) — 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 $144,792 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $95,982. 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
Highest-paid first / page 1
Superintendent of Police/Chicago Police Department
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Larry Snelling holds the role of Superintendent of Police at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $284,016.
Superintendent's Chief of Staff/Chicago Police Department
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Dana O'Malley is a Superintendent's Chief of Staff at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $221,652.
Deputy Superintendent/Chicago Police Department
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Allyson Clark Henson works as a Deputy Superintendent for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Allyson earned $220,296 in 2026.
Chief/Chicago Police Department
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Timothy Moore works as a Chief for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Timothy earned $219,048 in 2026.
Chief/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Angel Novalez serves as a Chief. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $219,048.
Chief/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Christophe Papaioannou serves as a Chief. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $219,048.
Chief/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Antoinette Ursitti serves as a Chief. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $219,048.
Director of Caps/Chicago Police Department
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Glen Brooks is a Director of Caps at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $204,516.
Deputy Director - 42/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Fred Waller serves as a Deputy Director - 42. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $204,516.
Deputy Chief/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Lazaro Altamirano serves as a Deputy Chief. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $201,048.
Deputy Chief/Chicago Police Department
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James Baier works as a Deputy Chief for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. James earned $201,048 in 2026.
Deputy Chief/Chicago Police Department
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Melvin Branch is a Deputy Chief at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $201,048.
Deputy Chief/Chicago Police Department
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Kevin Bruno is a Deputy Chief at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $201,048.
Deputy Chief/Chicago Police Department
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Stephen Chung is a Deputy Chief at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $201,048.
Deputy Chief/Chicago Police Department
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Karla Johnson holds the role of Deputy Chief at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $201,048.
Deputy Chief/Chicago Police Department
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Brian Kinnane works as a Deputy Chief for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Brian earned $201,048 in 2026.
Deputy Chief/Chicago Police Department
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Daniel O Connor works as a Deputy Chief for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $201,048 in 2026.
Deputy Chief/Chicago Police Department
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Andre Parham holds the role of Deputy Chief at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $201,048.
Deputy Chief/Chicago Police Department
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Evelynna Quarterman holds the role of Deputy Chief at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $201,048.
Deputy Chief/Chicago Police Department
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Gabriella Shemash is a Deputy Chief at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $201,048.
Deputy Chief/Chicago Police Department
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Jill Stevens holds the role of Deputy Chief at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $201,048.
Deputy Chief/Chicago Police Department
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Michael Tate is a Deputy Chief at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $201,048.
Deputy Chief/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Traci Walker serves as a Deputy Chief. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $201,048.
Deputy Chief/Chicago Police Department
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Arleseuia Watson holds the role of Deputy Chief at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $201,048.
Deputy Director - 42/Chicago Police Department
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Aaron Chatman works as a Deputy Director - 42 for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Aaron earned $199,284 in 2026.
Deputy Director - 42/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Michael Milstein serves as a Deputy Director - 42. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $199,284.
Director of Professional Counseling Services/Chicago Police Department
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Robert Sobo is a Director of Professional Counseling Services at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $199,284.
General Counsel-42/Chicago Police Department
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Scott Spears is a General Counsel-42 at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $199,284.
Deputy Director - 42/Chicago Police Department
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Sarah Boyle works as a Deputy Director - 42 for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Sarah earned $192,852 in 2026.
Deputy Director - 42/Chicago Police Department
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Ryan Fitzsimons holds the role of Deputy Director - 42 at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $192,852.
Director of Police Records/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Joseph Perfetti serves as a Director of Police Records. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $192,852.
Commander/Chicago Police Department
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Jesse Alvarez is a Commander at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $192,240.
Commander/Chicago Police Department
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Federico Andaverde Iii is a Commander at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $192,240.
Commander/Chicago Police Department
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James Berlage holds the role of Commander at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $192,240.
Commander/Chicago Police Department
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Christophe Bielfeldt works as a Commander for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Christophe earned $192,240 in 2026.
Commander/Chicago Police Department
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Dachae Blanton works as a Commander for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Dachae earned $192,240 in 2026.
Commander/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Alison Christian serves as a Commander. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $192,240.
Commander/Chicago Police Department
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Lewis Courts works as a Commander for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Lewis earned $192,240 in 2026.
Commander/Chicago Police Department
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Patrick Darling holds the role of Commander at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $192,240.
Commander/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Kristen Donahue serves as a Commander. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $192,240.