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 54
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Kevin Lyjak serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,318.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Cody Maloney is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $138,318.
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Michael Mannion works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $138,318 in 2026.
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At Chicago Police Department, Michael Margolis serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,318.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Ashley Mason serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,318.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Gina Mazzone works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Gina earned $138,318 in 2026.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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John Mcbroom holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,318.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Kevin Mccann holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,318.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Brandon Mcdonald works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Brandon earned $138,318 in 2026.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Kevin Mcdonough works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Kevin earned $138,318 in 2026.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Michael Mcinerney serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,318.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Sean Mcnamara holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,318.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Demenyon Meeks serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,318.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Cesar Mendez works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Cesar earned $138,318 in 2026.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Daniel Mersch is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $138,318.
Police Officer (Assigned As Security Specialist)/Chicago Police Department
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Cametia Middleton holds the role of Police Officer (Assigned As Security Specialist) at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,318.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Washington Mina holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,318.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Antonio Miranda serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,318.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Nicolas Morales Jr. holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,318.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Vilmarys Morales serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,318.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Raymond Morris works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Raymond earned $138,318 in 2026.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Jonathan Moy serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,318.
Explosives Technician I/Chicago Police Department
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Anthony Muench works as a Explosives Technician I for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $138,318 in 2026.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Linda Murillo serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,318.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Zachary Negrete works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Zachary earned $138,318 in 2026.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Anthony Okon holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,318.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Michael Olbrich works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $138,318 in 2026.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Fernando Olvera Jr is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $138,318.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Luke Opoka is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $138,318.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Patzy Oropeza serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,318.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Michael O'Shea holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,318.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Jason Pagan holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,318.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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James Palarczyk holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,318.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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James Paoletti Ii holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,318.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Joseph Paoletti is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $138,318.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Anthony Pavone serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,318.
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Jeremiah Pentek works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Jeremiah earned $138,318 in 2026.
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At Chicago Police Department, Alexander Perez serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,318.
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Daniel Piell holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,318.
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John Pietryla holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,318.