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 276
Program Manager/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Lizbeth Riego serves as a Program Manager. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,384.
Program Manager/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Rosa Rios serves as a Program Manager. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,384.
Supervising Investigator/Chicago Police Department
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John Scardina works as a Supervising Investigator for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. John earned $93,384 in 2026.
Public Relations Coordinator/Chicago Police Department
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Mariam Sobh holds the role of Public Relations Coordinator at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,384.
Senior Performance Analyst/Chicago Police Department
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Chloee Avery holds the role of Senior Performance Analyst at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,156.
Project Strategy Manager - Cpd/Chicago Police Department
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Annie Chin is a Project Strategy Manager - Cpd at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,156.
Project Strategy Manager - Cpd/Chicago Police Department
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Yolanda Hatch is a Project Strategy Manager - Cpd at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,156.
Research and Policy Analyst - Cpd/Chicago Police Department
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Evelyn Lagunas is a Research and Policy Analyst - Cpd at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,156.
Project Strategy Manager - Cpd/Chicago Police Department
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Lauren Simmons is a Project Strategy Manager - Cpd at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,156.
Payment Services Representative/Chicago Police Department
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Michele Colander is a Payment Services Representative at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,072.
Property Custodian/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Michelle Colbert serves as a Property Custodian. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,072.
Police Administrative Clerk/Chicago Police Department
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Barbara Holt is a Police Administrative Clerk at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,072.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Venus Johnson serves as a Administrative Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,072.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Bonita Lee serves as a Administrative Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,072.
Property Custodian/Chicago Police Department
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Donna Lewis is a Property Custodian at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,072.
Police Administrative Clerk/Chicago Police Department
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Denise Robins holds the role of Police Administrative Clerk at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,072.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Police Department
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Phelisha Smith works as a Administrative Assistant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Phelisha earned $93,072 in 2026.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Shirley Smith serves as a Administrative Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,072.
Property Custodian/Chicago Police Department
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Ruthie Sutton is a Property Custodian at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,072.
Property Custodian/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Henry Vega serves as a Property Custodian. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,072.
Equity Officer/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Akeema Driggs serves as a Equity Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,940.
Equity Officer/Chicago Police Department
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Christine So works as a Equity Officer for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Christine earned $92,940 in 2026.
Detention Aide/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Colleen Ashe serves as a Detention Aide. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,876.
Detention Aide/Chicago Police Department
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Tamara Boston holds the role of Detention Aide at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,876.
Detention Aide/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Tuwanda Brantley serves as a Detention Aide. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,876.
Detention Aide/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Tambora Brewer serves as a Detention Aide. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,876.
Detention Aide/Chicago Police Department
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Jovany Castro holds the role of Detention Aide at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,876.
Detention Aide/Chicago Police Department
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Lisa Collins works as a Detention Aide for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Lisa earned $90,876 in 2026.
Detention Aide/Chicago Police Department
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Ronald Gougis works as a Detention Aide for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Ronald earned $90,876 in 2026.
Detention Aide/Chicago Police Department
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Ranard Hardy works as a Detention Aide for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Ranard earned $90,876 in 2026.
Detention Aide/Chicago Police Department
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Dion Houston works as a Detention Aide for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Dion earned $90,876 in 2026.
Detention Aide/Chicago Police Department
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Quanita Jefferson holds the role of Detention Aide at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,876.
Detention Aide/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Ronnie Jordan serves as a Detention Aide. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,876.
Detention Aide/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Shemeka Malone serves as a Detention Aide. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,876.
Detention Aide/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Jose Martinez serves as a Detention Aide. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,876.
Detention Aide/Chicago Police Department
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Michelle Nix holds the role of Detention Aide at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,876.
Detention Aide/Chicago Police Department
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William Padilla holds the role of Detention Aide at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,876.
Detention Aide/Chicago Police Department
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John Patino works as a Detention Aide for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. John earned $90,876 in 2026.
Detention Aide/Chicago Police Department
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James Pawlak is a Detention Aide at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $90,876.
Detention Aide/Chicago Police Department
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Gion Prevard works as a Detention Aide for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Gion earned $90,876 in 2026.