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 263
Police Officer/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Dwayne Wooten serves as a Police Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,950.
Police Officer/Chicago Police Department
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Cheryl Wozniak works as a Police Officer for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Cheryl earned $100,950 in 2026.
Police Officer/Chicago Police Department
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Steven Yalda is a Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $100,950.
Police Officer/Chicago Police Department
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Prince Young is a Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $100,950.
Police Officer/Chicago Police Department
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Ryan Young is a Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $100,950.
Police Officer/Chicago Police Department
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Nan Yun works as a Police Officer for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Nan earned $100,950 in 2026.
Police Officer/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Angel Zagal serves as a Police Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,950.
Police Officer/Chicago Police Department
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Eric Zarco is a Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $100,950.
Police Officer/Chicago Police Department
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Moises Zavala works as a Police Officer for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Moises earned $100,950 in 2026.
Police Officer/Chicago Police Department
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Caitlyn Zbroszczyk works as a Police Officer for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Caitlyn earned $100,950 in 2026.
Police Officer/Chicago Police Department
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Alexis Zelms is a Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $100,950.
Police Officer/Chicago Police Department
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Andres Zepeda Jr holds the role of Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,950.
Police Officer/Chicago Police Department
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Christina Zubi is a Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $100,950.
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This Police Officer record at Chicago Police Department for Fernando Hernandez may represent several individuals, totaling $100,950 in 2026.
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Nicholas Dominguez appears in Chicago Police Department payroll as a Police Officer, with $100,950 reported in 2026 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
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Payroll for Daniel Munoz (Police Officer, Chicago Police Department) may cover more than one person; together they account for $100,950 in 2026.
Detention Aide/Chicago Police Department
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Annette Atkins is a Detention Aide at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,708.
Detention Aide/Chicago Police Department
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Chiquita Browner works as a Detention Aide for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Chiquita earned $99,708 in 2026.
Detention Aide/Chicago Police Department
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Henry Der is a Detention Aide at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,708.
Detention Aide/Chicago Police Department
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Alfonso Gianfrancisco is a Detention Aide at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,708.
Detention Aide/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Frederick Knighten serves as a Detention Aide. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,708.
Detention Aide/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Wilfredo Martinez serves as a Detention Aide. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,708.
Detention Aide/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Tara Ramos serves as a Detention Aide. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,708.
Detention Aide/Chicago Police Department
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Douglas Riley is a Detention Aide at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,708.
Detention Aide/Chicago Police Department
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Ronald Warden holds the role of Detention Aide at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,708.
Police Mental Health Clinician/Chicago Police Department
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Margaret Brooks holds the role of Police Mental Health Clinician at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,408.
Police Mental Health Clinician/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Aubree Carroll serves as a Police Mental Health Clinician. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,408.
Police Mental Health Clinician/Chicago Police Department
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Torrance Wade is a Police Mental Health Clinician at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,408.
Information/Media Retrieval Specialist/Chicago Police Department
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Maria Acosta works as a Information/Media Retrieval Specialist for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Maria earned $98,928 in 2026.
Criminal History Analyst/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Kasandra Ballard serves as a Criminal History Analyst. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,928.
Fingerprint Technician II/Chicago Police Department
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Alice Gray works as a Fingerprint Technician II for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Alice earned $98,928 in 2026.
Training Officer/Chicago Police Department
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Robert Harris Jr holds the role of Training Officer at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,928.
Criminal History Analyst/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Adrian Martinez serves as a Criminal History Analyst. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,928.
Information/Media Retrieval Specialist/Chicago Police Department
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Brian Mcnamara holds the role of Information/Media Retrieval Specialist at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,928.
Warrant and Extradition Aide/Chicago Police Department
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Tracie Shavers holds the role of Warrant and Extradition Aide at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,928.
Information/Media Retrieval Specialist/Chicago Police Department
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Audrey Shulruff is a Information/Media Retrieval Specialist at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $98,928.
Subpoena Officer/Chicago Police Department
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Darlene Villalta holds the role of Subpoena Officer at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,928.
Criminal Intelligence Analyst/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Stephanie Jara serves as a Criminal Intelligence Analyst. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,956.
Youth Services Coordinator/Chicago Police Department
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Virginia Mccray works as a Youth Services Coordinator for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Virginia earned $97,956 in 2026.
Criminal Intelligence Analyst/Chicago Police Department
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Berk Ozmeral holds the role of Criminal Intelligence Analyst at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,956.