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 43
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Kevin Spisak is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $142,668.
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Joseph Stanula is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $142,668.
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Daniel Stapleton is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $142,668.
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Scott Stapleton is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $142,668.
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Richard Steinbrenner is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $142,668.
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Allison Stephens 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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Shikema Teague 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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Matt Tegtmeier 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, Brandon Ternand serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Jennifer Terzich is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $142,668.
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Tewelde Tesfai works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Tewelde earned $142,668 in 2026.
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Peter Theodore holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,668.
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Deryk Thomas is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $142,668.
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Jerad Tim is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $142,668.
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At Chicago Police Department, Ambar Toledo serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,668.
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Jason Toliver works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Jason earned $142,668 in 2026.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Zoe Tomaszkowicz 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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Joseph Toner works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $142,668 in 2026.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Jayson Torres serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,668.
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Rigoberto Tovar is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $142,668.
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Ronald Troupe works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Ronald earned $142,668 in 2026.
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Jasmine Tucker 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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Elvis Turcinovic works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Elvis earned $142,668 in 2026.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Jose Valdovinos works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Jose earned $142,668 in 2026.
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Jaclyn Varela-Mackey is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $142,668.
Explosives Technician I/Chicago Police Department
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Eduardo Vasquez works as a Explosives Technician I for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Eduardo earned $142,668 in 2026.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Michael Vasquez is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $142,668.
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Vincent Vasquez works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Vincent earned $142,668 in 2026.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Alexander Velez works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Alexander earned $142,668 in 2026.
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Jesus Vera holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,668.
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Tomislav Vidljinovic works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Tomislav earned $142,668 in 2026.
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Partiece Walker works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Partiece earned $142,668 in 2026.
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Brian Warchol works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Brian earned $142,668 in 2026.
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At Chicago Police Department, Nathaniel Warner serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,668.
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Robert Waterstraat holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,668.
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Nicholas Wedster 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, Nicholas Wenta serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,668.
Explosives Technician I/Chicago Police Department
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Lukasz Wnek holds the role of Explosives Technician I 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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Marchand Wright works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Marchand earned $142,668 in 2026.
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Michael Wrobel holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,668.