City of Chicago / Chicago Police Department
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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 202
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Francisco Meraz is a Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,252.
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Jorge Meraz works as a Police Officer for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Jorge earned $111,252 in 2026.
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Alfonso Mercado is a Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,252.
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Anthony Mercado holds the role of Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.
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Cecilia Mercado holds the role of Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.
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Chastity Mercado holds the role of Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.
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Brian Mercurio works as a Police Officer for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Brian earned $111,252 in 2026.
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At Chicago Police Department, Jonathan Miano serves as a Police Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,252.
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Alexandra Michalowska is a Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,252.
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Michael Milburn Jr works as a Police Officer for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $111,252 in 2026.
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Susanna Milledge holds the role of Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.
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Cartrina Miller holds the role of Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.
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At Chicago Police Department, Christopher Miller serves as a Police Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,252.
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Doretha Miller is a Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,252.
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Jacqueline Miller holds the role of Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.
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Forest Minx holds the role of Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.
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Eric Miranda is a Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,252.
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At Chicago Police Department, George Miranda serves as a Police Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,252.
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Jesus Miranda holds the role of Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.
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Alberto Miranda Jr holds the role of Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.
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Vanessa Miranda is a Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,252.
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Juan Mireles holds the role of Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.
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At Chicago Police Department, Avonte Mister serves as a Police Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,252.
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Jacob Mitchell Jr holds the role of Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.
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Stephanie Modrzejewski is a Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,252.
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Mohammad Mohammad is a Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,252.
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Kevin Molina is a Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,252.
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Louis Monae works as a Police Officer for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Louis earned $111,252 in 2026.
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Christopher Monahan works as a Police Officer for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $111,252 in 2026.
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Kaiber Monarrez holds the role of Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.
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Daniel Mondaine is a Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,252.
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At Chicago Police Department, Jonathan Mondragon serves as a Police Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,252.
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Miguel Mondragon Jr is a Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,252.
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Lusero Montalvo holds the role of Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.
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Kathlin Montesinos-Pulido holds the role of Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.
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Raphael Montes is a Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,252.
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Amanda Montez works as a Police Officer for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Amanda earned $111,252 in 2026.
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At Chicago Police Department, Jonathan Montiel serves as a Police Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,252.
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Luis Montoya holds the role of Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.
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Michael Montoya works as a Police Officer for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $111,252 in 2026.