City of Chicago / Chicago Police Department

Agency file

Chicago Police Department

Source file: City of Chicago — Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 19, 2026

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.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $1.4B
Employees: 12,277
Median total: $115,158
Highest record: $284,016

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$16,848$167,700+

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.

Average pay composition

Base — $117,732 (100%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $0 (0%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$95,982

$105,906

$115,158

$127,230

$144,792

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).

Largest job titles

Police Officer

7,897 · $111,252

Sergeant

1,319 · $147,252

Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)

1,149 · $135,816

Police Officer / Fld Training Officer

349 · $120,564

Lieutenant

287 · $165,624

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 222

Joshua Velez

Police Officer/Chicago Police Department

2026 total comp

$111,252

Base pay: $111,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,252
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $111,252

Joshua Velez works as a Police Officer for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $111,252 in 2026.

Maria Veloz

Police Officer/Chicago Police Department

2026 total comp

$111,252

Base pay: $111,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,252
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $111,252

Maria Veloz is a Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,252.

Joel Venegas

Police Officer/Chicago Police Department

2026 total comp

$111,252

Base pay: $111,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,252
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $111,252

Joel Venegas is a Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,252.

Pedro Venegas

Police Officer/Chicago Police Department

2026 total comp

$111,252

Base pay: $111,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,252
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $111,252

Pedro Venegas holds the role of Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.

Carlos Vera

Police Officer/Chicago Police Department

2026 total comp

$111,252

Base pay: $111,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,252
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $111,252

Carlos Vera holds the role of Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.

Joshua Vera

Police Officer/Chicago Police Department

2026 total comp

$111,252

Base pay: $111,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,252
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $111,252

Joshua Vera holds the role of Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.

Robert Vera-Krypciak

Police Officer/Chicago Police Department

2026 total comp

$111,252

Base pay: $111,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,252
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $111,252

Robert Vera-Krypciak works as a Police Officer for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Robert earned $111,252 in 2026.

Alexander Verta

Police Officer/Chicago Police Department

2026 total comp

$111,252

Base pay: $111,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,252
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $111,252

Alexander Verta holds the role of Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.

Nicholas Verta

Police Officer/Chicago Police Department

2026 total comp

$111,252

Base pay: $111,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,252
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $111,252

Nicholas Verta is a Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,252.

Tyler Videka

Police Officer/Chicago Police Department

2026 total comp

$111,252

Base pay: $111,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,252
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $111,252

At Chicago Police Department, Tyler Videka serves as a Police Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,252.

Catalina Vieyra

Police Officer/Chicago Police Department

2026 total comp

$111,252

Base pay: $111,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,252
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $111,252

Catalina Vieyra works as a Police Officer for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Catalina earned $111,252 in 2026.

Adam Vignola

Police Officer/Chicago Police Department

2026 total comp

$111,252

Base pay: $111,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,252
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $111,252

Adam Vignola is a Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,252.

Marvin Villada

Police Officer/Chicago Police Department

2026 total comp

$111,252

Base pay: $111,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,252
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $111,252

Marvin Villada works as a Police Officer for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Marvin earned $111,252 in 2026.

Karen Villagran

Police Officer/Chicago Police Department

2026 total comp

$111,252

Base pay: $111,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,252
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $111,252

Karen Villagran works as a Police Officer for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Karen earned $111,252 in 2026.

Cesar Villalobos

Police Officer/Chicago Police Department

2026 total comp

$111,252

Base pay: $111,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,252
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $111,252

Cesar Villalobos works as a Police Officer for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Cesar earned $111,252 in 2026.

Ivan Villalobos

Police Officer/Chicago Police Department

2026 total comp

$111,252

Base pay: $111,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,252
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $111,252

Ivan Villalobos is a Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,252.

Enrique Villanueva

Police Officer/Chicago Police Department

2026 total comp

$111,252

Base pay: $111,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,252
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $111,252

Enrique Villanueva works as a Police Officer for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Enrique earned $111,252 in 2026.

Erika Villanueva

Police Officer/Chicago Police Department

2026 total comp

$111,252

Base pay: $111,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,252
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $111,252

At Chicago Police Department, Erika Villanueva serves as a Police Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,252.

Salvador Villanueva

Police Officer/Chicago Police Department

2026 total comp

$111,252

Base pay: $111,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,252
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $111,252

Salvador Villanueva holds the role of Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.

Christian Villarreal

Police Officer/Chicago Police Department

2026 total comp

$111,252

Base pay: $111,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,252
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $111,252

Christian Villarreal is a Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,252.

Cody Villasenor

Police Officer/Chicago Police Department

2026 total comp

$111,252

Base pay: $111,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,252
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $111,252

At Chicago Police Department, Cody Villasenor serves as a Police Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,252.

Daniel Villegas

Police Officer/Chicago Police Department

2026 total comp

$111,252

Base pay: $111,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,252
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $111,252

At Chicago Police Department, Daniel Villegas serves as a Police Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,252.

Emmanuel Villegas

Police Officer/Chicago Police Department

2026 total comp

$111,252

Base pay: $111,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,252
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $111,252

At Chicago Police Department, Emmanuel Villegas serves as a Police Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,252.

Michelle Vivanco

Police Officer/Chicago Police Department

2026 total comp

$111,252

Base pay: $111,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,252
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $111,252

At Chicago Police Department, Michelle Vivanco serves as a Police Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,252.

Karina Vivas

Police Officer/Chicago Police Department

2026 total comp

$111,252

Base pay: $111,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,252
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $111,252

Karina Vivas is a Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,252.

Alex Vo

Police Officer/Chicago Police Department

2026 total comp

$111,252

Base pay: $111,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,252
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $111,252

Alex Vo holds the role of Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.

Vitaliy Volyanskyy

Police Officer/Chicago Police Department

2026 total comp

$111,252

Base pay: $111,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,252
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $111,252

At Chicago Police Department, Vitaliy Volyanskyy serves as a Police Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,252.

Matthew Wagner

Police Officer/Chicago Police Department

2026 total comp

$111,252

Base pay: $111,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,252
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $111,252

Matthew Wagner works as a Police Officer for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $111,252 in 2026.

David Waite

Police Officer/Chicago Police Department

2026 total comp

$111,252

Base pay: $111,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,252
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $111,252

At Chicago Police Department, David Waite serves as a Police Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,252.

Dion Wallace

Police Officer/Chicago Police Department

2026 total comp

$111,252

Base pay: $111,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,252
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $111,252

Dion Wallace works as a Police Officer for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Dion earned $111,252 in 2026.

Kendall Waller

Police Officer/Chicago Police Department

2026 total comp

$111,252

Base pay: $111,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,252
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $111,252

Kendall Waller holds the role of Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.

Whitney Waller

Police Officer/Chicago Police Department

2026 total comp

$111,252

Base pay: $111,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,252
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $111,252

Whitney Waller is a Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,252.

Brandon Walsh

Police Officer/Chicago Police Department

2026 total comp

$111,252

Base pay: $111,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,252
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $111,252

Brandon Walsh works as a Police Officer for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Brandon earned $111,252 in 2026.

Christopher Walsh

Police Officer/Chicago Police Department

2026 total comp

$111,252

Base pay: $111,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,252
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $111,252

Christopher Walsh holds the role of Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.

Michael Walsh

Police Officer/Chicago Police Department

2026 total comp

$111,252

Base pay: $111,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,252
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $111,252

Michael Walsh holds the role of Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.

William Walter

Police Officer/Chicago Police Department

2026 total comp

$111,252

Base pay: $111,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,252
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $111,252

William Walter holds the role of Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.

Shaleah Walton

Police Officer/Chicago Police Department

2026 total comp

$111,252

Base pay: $111,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,252
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $111,252

At Chicago Police Department, Shaleah Walton serves as a Police Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,252.

Christopher Ward

Police Officer/Chicago Police Department

2026 total comp

$111,252

Base pay: $111,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,252
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $111,252

Christopher Ward is a Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,252.

Rhonda Ward

Police Officer/Chicago Police Department

2026 total comp

$111,252

Base pay: $111,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,252
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $111,252

At Chicago Police Department, Rhonda Ward serves as a Police Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,252.

Taylor Ward

Police Officer/Chicago Police Department

2026 total comp

$111,252

Base pay: $111,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,252
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $111,252

Taylor Ward is a Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,252.