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.
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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 Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Jeffrey Santos serves as a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $144,792.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Eric Oswald holds the role of Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $144,792.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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John Madden holds the role of Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $144,792.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Aaron Acevedo works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Aaron earned $142,668 in 2026.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Robin Akins-Greene holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Dean Angelo is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Ramon Ascencio holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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James Bansley is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Danielle Barnes holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Daniel Blackman is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Patrick Bowery holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Richard Bronkema serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Chike Brown serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Gabriel Campos serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Isaura Carmona serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Jesse Carreno holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Michael Chatham is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $142,668.
Explosives Technician I/Chicago Police Department
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Michael Curry is a Explosives Technician I at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Eric Davis serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Nikia Davis serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Sherod Dent holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Daniel Dowling works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $142,668 in 2026.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Valerie Dozono works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Valerie earned $142,668 in 2026.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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John Fazy is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $142,668.
Police Officer (Assigned As Security Specialist)/Chicago Police Department
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Keion Feazell works as a Police Officer (Assigned As Security Specialist) for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Keion earned $142,668 in 2026.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Steven Fichter is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Belinda Flores serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Ramon Flores works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Ramon earned $142,668 in 2026.
Lieutenant/Chicago Police Department
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John Folliard holds the role of Lieutenant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Latonia Foster serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,668.
Police Officer (Assigned As Security Specialist)/Chicago Police Department
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Antonio Fulton holds the role of Police Officer (Assigned As Security Specialist) at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, James Fumo serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Frank Giuliano works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Frank earned $142,668 in 2026.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Ignatius Goetz holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,668.
Explosives Technician I/Chicago Police Department
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Timothy Granville works as a Explosives Technician I for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Timothy earned $142,668 in 2026.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Daniel Guzman serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Michael Holmes serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Michael Hurley serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Dorian James is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Joanna Jarzabek is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $142,668.