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 58
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
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Tracie Liberty works as a Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician) for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Tracie earned $137,568 in 2026.
Police Officer (Assigned As (Swat)/Chicago Police Department
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Ricardo Lopez is a Police Officer (Assigned As (Swat) at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,568.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Eric Losieczka serves as a Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,568.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
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Glenn Manguerra is a Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician) at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,568.
Police Officer / Fld Trng Officer/Chicago Police Department
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Ernest Mategrano Iii is a Police Officer / Fld Trng Officer at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,568.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
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James Mc Donough holds the role of Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician) at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,568.
Police Officer (Assigned As Traffic Specialist)/Chicago Police Department
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Enrique Mellado Jr works as a Police Officer (Assigned As Traffic Specialist) for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Enrique earned $137,568 in 2026.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
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Antoinette Moore is a Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician) at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,568.
Police Officer / Fld Trng Officer/Chicago Police Department
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Brian Murphy is a Police Officer / Fld Trng Officer at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,568.
Police Officer (Assigned As Traffic Specialist)/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Paul Niezabitowski serves as a Police Officer (Assigned As Traffic Specialist). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,568.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
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Veronica Novalez is a Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician) at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,568.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
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Thomas Paholke holds the role of Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician) at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,568.
Police Officer / Fld Trng Officer/Chicago Police Department
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Michelle Perez works as a Police Officer / Fld Trng Officer for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Michelle earned $137,568 in 2026.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, William Quinn serves as a Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,568.
Police Officer / Fld Trng Officer/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Brian Richards serves as a Police Officer / Fld Trng Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,568.
Police Officer / Fld Trng Officer/Chicago Police Department
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Jesse Rodriguez holds the role of Police Officer / Fld Trng Officer at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,568.
Police Officer (Assigned As (Swat)/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Orlando Sanchez Jr serves as a Police Officer (Assigned As (Swat). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,568.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
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Joseph Serio works as a Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician) for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $137,568 in 2026.
Police Officer / Fld Trng Officer/Chicago Police Department
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Parrish Sevier is a Police Officer / Fld Trng Officer at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,568.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
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Terese Soto works as a Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician) for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Terese earned $137,568 in 2026.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Stacey Spires serves as a Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,568.
Police Officer / Fld Trng Officer/Chicago Police Department
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Michael Stachula works as a Police Officer / Fld Trng Officer for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $137,568 in 2026.
Police Officer (Assigned As (Swat)/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, David Stepney serves as a Police Officer (Assigned As (Swat). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,568.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
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Lisa Svihula works as a Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician) for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Lisa earned $137,568 in 2026.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
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Steven Swain is a Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician) at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,568.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
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Frederick Taylor works as a Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician) for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Frederick earned $137,568 in 2026.
Police Officer / Fld Trng Officer/Chicago Police Department
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Gloria Tirado is a Police Officer / Fld Trng Officer at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,568.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Guam Traan serves as a Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,568.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Lidio Traverso serves as a Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,568.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
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Deann Wafer is a Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician) at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,568.
Police Officer / Fld Trng Officer/Chicago Police Department
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Ryan Wagner holds the role of Police Officer / Fld Trng Officer at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,568.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Matthew Ward serves as a Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,568.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
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Raymond Wilke is a Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician) at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,568.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
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Clarence Williams is a Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician) at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,568.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
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Latoya Williams holds the role of Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician) at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,568.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Constance Worthem serves as a Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,568.
Police Officer (Assigned As (Swat)/Chicago Police Department
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Ronald Wozniak is a Police Officer (Assigned As (Swat) at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,568.
Youth Services Coordinator/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Olivia Medina serves as a Youth Services Coordinator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,908.
Area Coordinator - Caps/Chicago Police Department
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Miguel Guzman is a Area Coordinator - Caps at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $136,692.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Megan Aguinaga works as a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Megan earned $135,816 in 2026.