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 288
Training Officer/Chicago Police Department
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Shanna Taylor holds the role of Training Officer at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,336.
Training Officer/Chicago Police Department
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Nora Walker is a Training Officer at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $75,336.
Training Officer/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Reginald Weatherly serves as a Training Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,336.
Training Officer/Chicago Police Department
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Cassie West is a Training Officer at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $75,336.
Fingerprint Technician II/Chicago Police Department
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Ladonna Harris holds the role of Fingerprint Technician II at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,916.
Senior Office Assistant/Chicago Police Department
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Laverne Hood holds the role of Senior Office Assistant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,916.
Police Administrative Clerk/Chicago Police Department
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Toria Phillip holds the role of Police Administrative Clerk at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,916.
Senior Office Assistant/Chicago Police Department
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Eddice Ridley holds the role of Senior Office Assistant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,916.
Senior Office Assistant/Chicago Police Department
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Maria Rodriguez is a Senior Office Assistant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,916.
Police Administrative Clerk/Chicago Police Department
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Shirley Smith holds the role of Police Administrative Clerk at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,916.
Senior Office Assistant/Chicago Police Department
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Jackie Tate is a Senior Office Assistant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,916.
Senior Office Assistant/Chicago Police Department
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Vivian Tran holds the role of Senior Office Assistant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,916.
Fingerprint Technician II/Chicago Police Department
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Kenneth Wiley holds the role of Fingerprint Technician II at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,916.
Police Administrative Clerk/Chicago Police Department
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T'Zara Winston holds the role of Police Administrative Clerk at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,916.
Victim Specialist/Chicago Police Department
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Elena Calzada holds the role of Victim Specialist at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,172.
Community Organizer-Caps/Chicago Police Department
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Shelley Frizelis works as a Community Organizer-Caps for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Shelley earned $74,172 in 2026.
Paralegal II/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Sharjunae Grayer serves as a Paralegal II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,172.
Victim Specialist/Chicago Police Department
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Parish Johnson works as a Victim Specialist for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Parish earned $74,172 in 2026.
Victim Specialist/Chicago Police Department
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Keisha Jones is a Victim Specialist at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,172.
Warrant and Extradition Aide/Chicago Police Department
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Angelo Marconi is a Warrant and Extradition Aide at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,172.
Warrant and Extradition Aide/Chicago Police Department
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Gabriella Moser is a Warrant and Extradition Aide at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,172.
Warrant and Extradition Aide/Chicago Police Department
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Stephanie Pegues works as a Warrant and Extradition Aide for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Stephanie earned $74,172 in 2026.
Community Organizer-Caps/Chicago Police Department
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Danielle Richards is a Community Organizer-Caps at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,172.
Warrant and Extradition Aide/Chicago Police Department
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Jason Rowe works as a Warrant and Extradition Aide for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Jason earned $74,172 in 2026.
Victim Specialist/Chicago Police Department
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Andrea Will holds the role of Victim Specialist at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,172.
Warrant and Extradition Aide/Chicago Police Department
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Frank Zarco is a Warrant and Extradition Aide at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,172.
Digital Retrival Specialist - Cpd/Chicago Police Department
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Reagan Davis holds the role of Digital Retrival Specialist - Cpd at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,996.
Digital Retrival Specialist - Cpd/Chicago Police Department
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Teodoro Gonzalez holds the role of Digital Retrival Specialist - Cpd at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,996.
Digital Retrival Specialist - Cpd/Chicago Police Department
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Jeffery Haddon is a Digital Retrival Specialist - Cpd at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,996.
Police Administrative Clerk/Chicago Police Department
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Kendel Barry holds the role of Police Administrative Clerk at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,436.
Property Custodian/Chicago Police Department
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Charles Brownlee is a Property Custodian at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,436.
Property Custodian/Chicago Police Department
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Antoine Busch is a Property Custodian at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,436.
Police Administrative Clerk/Chicago Police Department
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Deidra Dorsey holds the role of Police Administrative Clerk at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,436.
Police Administrative Clerk/Chicago Police Department
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Phylicia Glasco holds the role of Police Administrative Clerk at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,436.
Police Administrative Clerk/Chicago Police Department
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Jacqueline Hastings is a Police Administrative Clerk at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,436.
Property Custodian/Chicago Police Department
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Patty Haywood holds the role of Property Custodian at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,436.
Police Administrative Clerk/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Martha Henderson serves as a Police Administrative Clerk. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,436.
Police Administrative Clerk/Chicago Police Department
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Money Jones works as a Police Administrative Clerk for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Money earned $71,436 in 2026.
Police Administrative Clerk/Chicago Police Department
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Kimberly Katello holds the role of Police Administrative Clerk at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,436.
Police Administrative Clerk/Chicago Police Department
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Belinda Larnce works as a Police Administrative Clerk for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Belinda earned $71,436 in 2026.