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 40
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Leslie Gerena serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Frank Giuliano works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Frank earned $142,668 in 2026.
Lieutenant/Chicago Police Department
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Daniel Goetz is a Lieutenant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Ignatius Goetz holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Renee Gonzalez works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Renee earned $142,668 in 2026.
Explosives Technician I/Chicago Police Department
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Timothy Granville works as a Explosives Technician I for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Timothy earned $142,668 in 2026.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Daniel Guzman serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Steven Hardiman works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Steven earned $142,668 in 2026.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Terrance Hollis serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Michael Holmes serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Sean Houlihan holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,668.
Lieutenant/Chicago Police Department
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Terence Huels is a Lieutenant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Michael Hurley serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Dorian James is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Richard Jankowski serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Joanna Jarzabek is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Mark Johnson holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Tina Johnson serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,668.
Police Officer (Assigned As Security Specialist)/Chicago Police Department
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Eric Jones is a Police Officer (Assigned As Security Specialist) at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $142,668.
Police Officer (Assigned As Security Specialist)/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Jeffery Jones Jr. serves as a Police Officer (Assigned As Security Specialist). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Matthew Kant works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $142,668 in 2026.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Brett Kellam is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Patrick Kelly works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Patrick earned $142,668 in 2026.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Matthew Kennedy serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Milton Kinnison holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Evan Komosa is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Christopher Kooistra holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Scott Kravitz is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Celeste Krishack serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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James Kurth is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Melyssa Laporte serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Andrew Larson is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Edward Leighton serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Marco Leon serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Aaron Levine serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Keith Lindskog serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,668.
Lieutenant/Chicago Police Department
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Kyle Lloyd holds the role of Lieutenant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Elizabeth Lopez is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Oscar Lopez works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Oscar earned $142,668 in 2026.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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James Loughney is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $142,668.