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 81
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Carmen Rodriguez 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, Daniel Rodriguez 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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Marisol Rodriguez works as a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Marisol earned $127,230 in 2026.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Rafael Rodriguez 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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Rebecca Rosenthal 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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Mary Salata 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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Laura Salgado 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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Christopher Samuel works as a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $127,230 in 2026.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Michael Sapayan 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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Brian Schmit 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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Phillip Schorsch 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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Susanne Sichta 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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Edith Solis works as a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Edith earned $127,230 in 2026.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Quinton Starzyk 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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Marc Strnad works as a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Marc earned $127,230 in 2026.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Paul Suliga 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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Yang Sun 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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Brendan Sweeney 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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Kevin Sweeney 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, Sharonda Sweezer 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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Alicia Timothy 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, Bennie Traylor Jr 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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Sarai Trevino 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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Todd Trowbridge 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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Isaac Varela 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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Rafael Vargas-Ochoa 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, Omar Vazquez 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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Ruby Velasquez 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, Edward Velazquez 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, Tamera Vettese 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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Akshay Vijayaganesh works as a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Akshay earned $127,230 in 2026.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Katherine Vuckovich 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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Britton Walker 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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Catlyn Walker 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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Rebecca Warner 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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Gina Washington 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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Arleasha Welch 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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Joseph Whited Jr 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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Jeremy Wiener works as a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Jeremy earned $127,230 in 2026.
Police Officer (Assigned As Detective)/Chicago Police Department
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Brandon Wilson is a Police Officer (Assigned As Detective) at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $127,230.