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.
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Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.
Record list
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Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Anthony Serpe is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,252.
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At Chicago Police Department, Daniel Sheehan serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,252.
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Kevin Sheetz is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,252.
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Robert Shoup works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Robert earned $147,252 in 2026.
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Michael Shrake is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,252.
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At Chicago Police Department, Trak Silapaduriyang serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,252.
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At Chicago Police Department, Oommen Sleeba serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,252.
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Darrell Smith holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,252.
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John Smith is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,252.
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Kenneth Smith holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,252.
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Omar Stover is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,252.
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Anthony Strazzante holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,252.
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Gregory Sweeney holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,252.
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Michael Tews holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,252.
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Niki Tews works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Niki earned $147,252 in 2026.
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Brian Thomas is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,252.
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At Chicago Police Department, Joseph Thompson serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,252.
Lieutenant/Chicago Police Department
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Samuel Timmerman works as a Lieutenant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Samuel earned $147,252 in 2026.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Peter Toledo works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Peter earned $147,252 in 2026.
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Gustavo Torres Jr is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,252.
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At Chicago Police Department, Louis Torres serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,252.
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At Chicago Police Department, Nissa Torres serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,252.
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At Chicago Police Department, Kristin Tracey serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,252.
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At Chicago Police Department, Michael Trobiani serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,252.
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Nicholas Urban is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,252.
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At Chicago Police Department, Adrian Vivanco serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,252.
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Danielle Wahrer works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Danielle earned $147,252 in 2026.
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Yolanda Walton is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,252.
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Ashor Warda works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Ashor earned $147,252 in 2026.
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Daniel Warren holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,252.
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At Chicago Police Department, Carla Watkins serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,252.
Police Officer (Assigned As Security Specialist)/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Otis Watts Jr serves as a Police Officer (Assigned As Security Specialist). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,252.
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At Chicago Police Department, Jesse Wells Jr serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,252.
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At Chicago Police Department, Eric White serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,252.
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At Chicago Police Department, Chris Williams serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,252.
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Ryan Winfrey is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,252.
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Albert Wyroba is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,252.
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Joseph Zaccagnino works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $147,252 in 2026.
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Nelson Gonzalez is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,252.
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At Chicago Police Department, Matthew Nomellini serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,252.