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 20
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Anton White 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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Michael White 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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William Wolf works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. William earned $152,010 in 2026.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Michele Wood works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Michele earned $152,010 in 2026.
Explosives Technician I/Chicago Police Department
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James Wynn is a Explosives Technician I at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $152,010.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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John Xiques 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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Arthur Young 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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Lonnie Young is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $152,010.
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This Sergeant record at Chicago Police Department for Robert Jackson may represent several individuals, totaling $152,010 in 2026.
Assistant Director-43/Chicago Police Department
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Leslie Guzman works as a Assistant Director-43 for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Leslie earned $150,768 in 2026.
Assistant Director-43/Chicago Police Department
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Jasmine Ivy is a Assistant Director-43 at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $150,768.
Assistant Director-43/Chicago Police Department
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Mariana Martinez works as a Assistant Director-43 for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Mariana earned $150,768 in 2026.
Assistant Director-43/Chicago Police Department
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John Siergiej works as a Assistant Director-43 for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. John earned $150,768 in 2026.
Youth Services Coordinator/Chicago Police Department
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La Tiger Williams holds the role of Youth Services Coordinator at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $148,056.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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David Adcock 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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Linda Aguilera 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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At Chicago Police Department, Ramiro Aguirre serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,252.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Antoinette Alcazar 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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Regan Allen 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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Javier Alonso Jr 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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At Chicago Police Department, Shawn Alonzo serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,252.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Michael Amato 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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Peter Amelio 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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Jeremy Andersen works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Jeremy earned $147,252 in 2026.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Steven Archer 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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Vilma Argueta 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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Leo Augle works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Leo earned $147,252 in 2026.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Brian Azzaretto serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,252.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Brian Baader 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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Darryl Baety 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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At Chicago Police Department, Michael Baker 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, Timothy Balasz serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,252.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Chris Bane works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Chris earned $147,252 in 2026.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Gabriel Barrera 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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Pedro Barrera works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Pedro earned $147,252 in 2026.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Terry Batey 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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At Chicago Police Department, Steven Becker serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,252.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Jesse Belcher works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Jesse earned $147,252 in 2026.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Christopher Bell works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $147,252 in 2026.
Police Officer (Assigned As Security Specialist)/Chicago Police Department
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Anne Belluomini works as a Police Officer (Assigned As Security Specialist) for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Anne earned $147,252 in 2026.