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 303
Police Officer/Chicago Police Department
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Tristan Ziedman is a Police Officer at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $63,636.
Police Officer/Chicago Police Department
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Aleksandar Zivkovic works as a Police Officer for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Aleksandar earned $63,636 in 2026.
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This Police Officer record at Chicago Police Department for Jorge Zavala may represent several individuals, totaling $63,636 in 2026.
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Clarissa Cruz appears in Chicago Police Department payroll as a Police Officer, with $63,636 reported in 2026 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Investigator-Internal Affairs/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Henry Castro serves as a Investigator-Internal Affairs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,504.
Investigator-Internal Affairs/Chicago Police Department
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Kyle Fortner works as a Investigator-Internal Affairs for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Kyle earned $63,504 in 2026.
Investigator-Internal Affairs/Chicago Police Department
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Monica Taylor-Joiner works as a Investigator-Internal Affairs for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Monica earned $63,504 in 2026.
Community Organizer-Caps/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Adrian Cheung serves as a Community Organizer-Caps. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,544.
Community Organizer-Caps/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Angel Flores Lopez serves as a Community Organizer-Caps. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,544.
Community Organizer-Caps/Chicago Police Department
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Kianna Goss works as a Community Organizer-Caps for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Kianna earned $62,544 in 2026.
Community Organizer-Caps/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Cassandra Jones serves as a Community Organizer-Caps. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,544.
Community Organizer-Caps/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Noel Reynoso serves as a Community Organizer-Caps. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,544.
Community Organizer-Caps/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Constantine Tsilikas serves as a Community Organizer-Caps. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,544.
Detention Aide/Chicago Police Department
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Cortez Atterberry Jr is a Detention Aide at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,824.
Detention Aide/Chicago Police Department
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Tyrice Browner is a Detention Aide at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,824.
Detention Aide/Chicago Police Department
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Don Carlos is a Detention Aide at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,824.
Detention Aide/Chicago Police Department
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Johnnie Galloway holds the role of Detention Aide at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,824.
Detention Aide/Chicago Police Department
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Rene Galvez works as a Detention Aide for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Rene earned $61,824 in 2026.
Detention Aide/Chicago Police Department
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Jose Gonzalez is a Detention Aide at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,824.
Detention Aide/Chicago Police Department
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Darnell Harris Sr works as a Detention Aide for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Darnell earned $61,824 in 2026.
Detention Aide/Chicago Police Department
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Vivian Peoples works as a Detention Aide for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Vivian earned $61,824 in 2026.
Detention Aide/Chicago Police Department
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Paris Williams works as a Detention Aide for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Paris earned $61,824 in 2026.
Police Administrative Clerk/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Nancy Baeza serves as a Police Administrative Clerk. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,764.
Police Administrative Clerk/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Erica Jenkins serves as a Police Administrative Clerk. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,764.
Property Custodian/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Alex Parrales serves as a Property Custodian. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,764.
Police Administrative Clerk/Chicago Police Department
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Janet Toliver holds the role of Police Administrative Clerk at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,764.
Police Administrative Clerk/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Davita Wade serves as a Police Administrative Clerk. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,764.
Detention Aide/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Michelle Brewer serves as a Detention Aide. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,328.
Detention Aide/Chicago Police Department
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Sharon Lewis is a Detention Aide at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,328.
Detention Aide/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Sundra Terrell serves as a Detention Aide. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,328.
Detention Aide/Chicago Police Department
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Tamara Vance holds the role of Detention Aide at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,328.
Police Administrative Clerk/Chicago Police Department
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Helen Brennan holds the role of Police Administrative Clerk at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,124.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Police Department
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Taja Brothers works as a Administrative Assistant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Taja earned $56,124 in 2026.
Police Administrative Clerk/Chicago Police Department
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Carlita Calhoun holds the role of Police Administrative Clerk at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,124.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Police Department
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Martisha Davis is a Administrative Assistant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,124.
Police Administrative Clerk/Chicago Police Department
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Janette Ector is a Police Administrative Clerk at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,124.
Police Administrative Clerk/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Sandra Griffin serves as a Police Administrative Clerk. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,124.
Police Administrative Clerk/Chicago Police Department
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Sherita Griffin works as a Police Administrative Clerk for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Sherita earned $56,124 in 2026.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Police Department
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Jacqueline Jasso is a Administrative Assistant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,124.
Police Administrative Clerk/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Tameika Johnson serves as a Police Administrative Clerk. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,124.