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.
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
Page 14
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
Source-specific fields
William Fasan works as a Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician) for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. William earned $137,568 in 2026.
Police Officer (Assigned As (Swat)/Chicago Police Department
Source-specific fields
Joseph Ferenzi holds the role of Police Officer (Assigned As (Swat) at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,568.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
Source-specific fields
Christopher Findysz works as a Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician) for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $137,568 in 2026.
Police Officer (Assigned As Traffic Specialist)/Chicago Police Department
Source-specific fields
Charles Galey holds the role of Police Officer (Assigned As Traffic Specialist) at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,568.
Police Officer / Fld Training Officer/Chicago Police Department
Source-specific fields
At Chicago Police Department, Genghis Harris serves as a Police Officer / Fld Training Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,568.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
Source-specific fields
Gerald Holden works as a Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician) for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Gerald earned $137,568 in 2026.
Police Officer (Assigned As Traffic Specialist)/Chicago Police Department
Source-specific fields
At Chicago Police Department, John Jackowiak serves as a Police Officer (Assigned As Traffic Specialist). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,568.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
Source-specific fields
Joanna Jaromin works as a Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician) for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Joanna earned $137,568 in 2026.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
Source-specific fields
Timothy Karn works as a Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician) for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Timothy earned $137,568 in 2026.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
Source-specific fields
Joseph Keim holds the role of Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician) at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,568.
Police Officer / Fld Training Officer/Chicago Police Department
Source-specific fields
Scott Kniaz works as a Police Officer / Fld Training Officer for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Scott earned $137,568 in 2026.
Police Officer / Fld Training Officer/Chicago Police Department
Source-specific fields
Thomas Kocanda works as a Police Officer / Fld Training Officer for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Thomas earned $137,568 in 2026.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
Source-specific fields
Christopher Lenti works as a Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician) for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $137,568 in 2026.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
Source-specific fields
Tracie Liberty works as a Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician) for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Tracie earned $137,568 in 2026.
Police Officer (Assigned As (Swat)/Chicago Police Department
Source-specific fields
Ricardo Lopez is a Police Officer (Assigned As (Swat) at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,568.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
Source-specific fields
At Chicago Police Department, Eric Losieczka serves as a Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,568.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
Source-specific fields
Glenn Manguerra is a Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician) at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,568.
Police Officer / Fld Training Officer/Chicago Police Department
Source-specific fields
Ernest Mategrano Iii is a Police Officer / Fld Training Officer at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,568.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
Source-specific fields
James Mc Donough holds the role of Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician) at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,568.
Police Officer / Fld Training Officer/Chicago Police Department
Source-specific fields
Brian Murphy is a Police Officer / Fld Training Officer at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,568.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
Source-specific fields
Thomas Paholke holds the role of Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician) at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,568.
Police Officer / Fld Training Officer/Chicago Police Department
Source-specific fields
At Chicago Police Department, Brian Richards serves as a Police Officer / Fld Training Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,568.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
Source-specific fields
Jose Alvarez works as a Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician) for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Jose earned $137,568 in 2026.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
Source-specific fields
Tizoc Amaro works as a Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician) for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Tizoc earned $137,568 in 2026.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
Source-specific fields
Katie Anello works as a Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician) for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Katie earned $137,568 in 2026.
Police Officer / Fld Training Officer/Chicago Police Department
Source-specific fields
John Bakopoulos is a Police Officer / Fld Training Officer at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,568.
Police Officer / Fld Training Officer/Chicago Police Department
Source-specific fields
Tasha Bell works as a Police Officer / Fld Training Officer for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Tasha earned $137,568 in 2026.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
Source-specific fields
Scott Bryant holds the role of Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician) at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,568.
Police Officer / Fld Training Officer/Chicago Police Department
Source-specific fields
At Chicago Police Department, Wilbur Calicdan serves as a Police Officer / Fld Training Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,568.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
Source-specific fields
Vincent Cervenka is a Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician) at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,568.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
Source-specific fields
James Connell is a Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician) at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,568.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
Source-specific fields
Esmeralda Cox is a Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician) at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,568.
Police Officer / Fld Training Officer/Chicago Police Department
Source-specific fields
At Chicago Police Department, Wadell Hardy Iii serves as a Police Officer / Fld Training Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,568.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
Source-specific fields
Christophe Jania is a Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician) at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,568.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
Source-specific fields
At Chicago Police Department, James Jorgensen serves as a Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,568.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
Source-specific fields
Kamal Judeh holds the role of Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician) at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,568.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
Source-specific fields
Danielle Kappel Vlcansky is a Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician) at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,568.
Police Officer / Fld Training Officer/Chicago Police Department
Source-specific fields
Syed Kazmi is a Police Officer / Fld Training Officer at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,568.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
Source-specific fields
Joseph Keating works as a Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician) for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $137,568 in 2026.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
Source-specific fields
Robert Keller is a Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician) at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,568.