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 77
Police Officer (Assigned As (Swat)/Chicago Police Department
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Alexander Mercado works as a Police Officer (Assigned As (Swat) for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Alexander earned $128,964 in 2026.
Police Officer (Assigned As (Swat)/Chicago Police Department
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Peter Moore is a Police Officer (Assigned As (Swat) at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $128,964.
Police Officer / Fld Trng Officer/Chicago Police Department
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Raoul Mosqueda works as a Police Officer / Fld Trng Officer for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Raoul earned $128,964 in 2026.
Police Officer / Fld Trng Officer/Chicago Police Department
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Francisco Moya holds the role of Police Officer / Fld Trng Officer at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,964.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
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Thomas Murphy is a Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician) at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $128,964.
Police Officer / Fld Trng Officer/Chicago Police Department
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Cynthia Ortiz works as a Police Officer / Fld Trng Officer for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Cynthia earned $128,964 in 2026.
Police Officer (Assigned As (Swat)/Chicago Police Department
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Michael Pantano is a Police Officer (Assigned As (Swat) at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $128,964.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
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Constantino Quintana Jr is a Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician) at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $128,964.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
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Brandon Rambert 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 $128,964.
Police Officer / Fld Trng Officer/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Christopher Reyes serves as a Police Officer / Fld Trng Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,964.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Camila Sanchez serves as a Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,964.
Police Officer / Fld Trng Officer/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Ivan Sanford serves as a Police Officer / Fld Trng Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,964.
Police Officer (Assigned As Traffic Specialist)/Chicago Police Department
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Toni Shytell holds the role of Police Officer (Assigned As Traffic Specialist) at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,964.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
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Mary Skyles works as a Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician) for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Mary earned $128,964 in 2026.
Police Officer (Assigned As Evidence Technician)/Chicago Police Department
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Pawel Turbak 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 $128,964.
Police Officer / Fld Trng Officer/Chicago Police Department
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Jesus Vela works as a Police Officer / Fld Trng Officer for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Jesus earned $128,964 in 2026.
Police Officer / Fld Trng Officer/Chicago Police Department
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Stephen Woods holds the role of Police Officer / Fld Trng Officer at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,964.
Police Officer / Fld Trng Officer/Chicago Police Department
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Nicholaus Yates is a Police Officer / Fld Trng Officer at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $128,964.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Elias Agredano is a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $127,230.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Carla Alecrim Colaco Ramos serves as a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $127,230.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Taniya Allen is a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $127,230.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Ruby Alvarez holds the role of Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,230.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Elisabeth Andrade serves as a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $127,230.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Michael Andrasco is a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $127,230.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Jenny Andrews works as a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Jenny earned $127,230 in 2026.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Sergio Aponte is a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $127,230.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Veronica Arroyo is a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $127,230.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Heriberto Arzate holds the role of Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,230.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Andrew Avalos serves as a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $127,230.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Colin Avendt serves as a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $127,230.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Daniel Ayele is a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $127,230.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Sabrina Baez holds the role of Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,230.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Muhammad Baig serves as a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $127,230.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Vanessa Barajas is a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $127,230.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Molly Beahan holds the role of Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,230.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Dorota Bebenek holds the role of Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,230.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Samantha Belanger serves as a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $127,230.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Ari Berk is a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $127,230.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Joshua Blas holds the role of Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,230.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Ioan Boeriu is a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $127,230.