City of Chicago / Chicago Police Department
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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 44
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Joseph Yohanna 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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Carolyn Young 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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Paul Young 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, Tomasz Zatora serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,668.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Adrian Zepeda holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,668.
Assistant Director of News Affairs/Chicago Police Department
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Thomas Ahern is a Assistant Director of News Affairs at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $141,684.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Karina Aaron works as a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Karina earned $140,454 in 2026.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Jason Acevedo works as a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Jason earned $140,454 in 2026.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Larron Alexander serves as a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $140,454.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Eduardo Almanza holds the role of Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,454.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Debra Anderson is a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $140,454.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Nick Argyropoulos serves as a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $140,454.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Jamil Askar works as a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Jamil earned $140,454 in 2026.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Stephen Austin holds the role of Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,454.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Antony Azevedo serves as a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $140,454.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Peter Babich serves as a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $140,454.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Anthony Babicz works as a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $140,454 in 2026.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Vincent Baldassano works as a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Vincent earned $140,454 in 2026.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Richard Bankus holds the role of Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,454.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Jeff Bartel works as a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Jeff earned $140,454 in 2026.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Christa Barton works as a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Christa earned $140,454 in 2026.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Timothy Belcik serves as a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $140,454.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Matthew Benigno holds the role of Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,454.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Christina Blas works as a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Christina earned $140,454 in 2026.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Roxane Blecharczyk serves as a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $140,454.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Lawrence Bond holds the role of Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,454.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Darryel Boone works as a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Darryel earned $140,454 in 2026.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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John Bozek Ii is a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $140,454.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Jessica Brady is a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $140,454.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Martin Brennan is a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $140,454.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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David Brown holds the role of Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,454.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Stephen Bryan is a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $140,454.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Lisa Buckhalter works as a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Lisa earned $140,454 in 2026.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Demeka Burleigh works as a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Demeka earned $140,454 in 2026.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Candice Burns holds the role of Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,454.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Christine Calace works as a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Christine earned $140,454 in 2026.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Mark Campbell is a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $140,454.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Arthur Carlson works as a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Arthur earned $140,454 in 2026.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Michael Carroll works as a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $140,454 in 2026.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Daniel Casasanto works as a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $140,454 in 2026.