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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Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Ronni Kane works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Ronni earned $147,252 in 2026.
Lieutenant/Chicago Police Department
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Robert Kellinger works as a Lieutenant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Robert earned $147,252 in 2026.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Kevin Kelly is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,252.
Explosives Technician I/Chicago Police Department
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Matt Koegler is a Explosives Technician I at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,252.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Karl Kruger serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,252.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Allison Kuciver-Price holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,252.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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John Lally is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,252.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Chris Larson holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,252.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Roberto Lopez works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Roberto earned $147,252 in 2026.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Melanie Malczewski serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,252.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Fred Marcellino serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,252.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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David Martinez holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,252.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Johnathan Matich works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Johnathan earned $147,252 in 2026.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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David Mcgrew is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,252.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Brian Mchale works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Brian earned $147,252 in 2026.
Explosives Technician I/Chicago Police Department
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Steven Mc Nichols holds the role of Explosives Technician I at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,252.
Lieutenant/Chicago Police Department
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Peter Medina is a Lieutenant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,252.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Zaya Mikhail works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Zaya earned $147,252 in 2026.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Arthur Mitchell serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,252.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Mark Mocarski is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,252.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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David Moore holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,252.
Police Officer (Assigned As Security Specialist)/Chicago Police Department
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Nina Moore is a Police Officer (Assigned As Security Specialist) at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,252.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Michael Murphy works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $147,252 in 2026.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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William Murphy holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,252.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Anthony Nicpon holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,252.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Ana Nunez is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,252.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Enyinnaya Nwagwu holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,252.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Jaclyn Obrzut works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Jaclyn earned $147,252 in 2026.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Nicholas Olsen works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Nicholas earned $147,252 in 2026.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Michael Onesto is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,252.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Robert Ontiveros is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,252.
Lieutenant/Chicago Police Department
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Thomas Palma works as a Lieutenant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Thomas earned $147,252 in 2026.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Melissa Palmer serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,252.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Alfie Patterson is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,252.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Dina Patterson holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,252.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Cory Petracco works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Cory earned $147,252 in 2026.
Lieutenant/Chicago Police Department
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Jennifer Petrusonis is a Lieutenant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,252.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Antonio Phillips is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,252.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Aury Pickens is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,252.
Lieutenant/Chicago Police Department
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Richard Piek is a Lieutenant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,252.