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 15
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Thomas Kolman is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $152,010.
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David Kowalski works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. David earned $152,010 in 2026.
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Jeffrey Kraushaar holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,010.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Joel Krettek works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Joel earned $152,010 in 2026.
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Gabrielle Krupa works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Gabrielle earned $152,010 in 2026.
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Carolyn Kujawa is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $152,010.
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At Chicago Police Department, David Kumiega serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,010.
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At Chicago Police Department, George Kuzmanovski serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,010.
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Craig Landrum is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $152,010.
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Wilfredo Lapitan holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,010.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, James Laufer serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,010.
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Tanya Lazaro works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Tanya earned $152,010 in 2026.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Kevin Leahy works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Kevin earned $152,010 in 2026.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Ross Leslie works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Ross earned $152,010 in 2026.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Michael Leverett holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,010.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Kenneth Lewandowski is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $152,010.
Police Officer (Assigned As Security Specialist)/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Harold Lewis serves as a Police Officer (Assigned As Security Specialist). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,010.
Lieutenant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Stacy Lewis serves as a Lieutenant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,010.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Joseph Lisowski is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $152,010.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Jennifer Lococo holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,010.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Orlando Long works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Orlando earned $152,010 in 2026.
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At Chicago Police Department, Adolfo Lopez Jr serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,010.
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At Chicago Police Department, Luis Lopez serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,010.
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Mathew Lopez works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Mathew earned $152,010 in 2026.
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Noel Lopez holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,010.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, John Lorenz serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,010.
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Thomas Losik holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,010.
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Kathleen Loughran is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $152,010.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Daniel Ludwig works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $152,010 in 2026.
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Megan Lyons works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Megan earned $152,010 in 2026.
Lieutenant/Chicago Police Department
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Timothy Madison is a Lieutenant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $152,010.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Rafael Magallon is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $152,010.
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At Chicago Police Department, Louis Mahaffey Jr serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,010.
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Michael Malinowski works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $152,010 in 2026.
Lieutenant/Chicago Police Department
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Reginald Malone holds the role of Lieutenant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,010.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Christopher Maraffino works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $152,010 in 2026.
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Theodora Markos works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Theodora earned $152,010 in 2026.
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Russell Marrella is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $152,010.
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Benjamin Martinez holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,010.
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Michael Martinez holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,010.