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 10
Lieutenant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, John Sandoval serves as a Lieutenant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $160,746.
Lieutenant/Chicago Police Department
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Ryan Schaffer works as a Lieutenant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Ryan earned $160,746 in 2026.
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At Chicago Police Department, Daniel Skupien serves as a Lieutenant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $160,746.
Lieutenant/Chicago Police Department
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Jason Slater works as a Lieutenant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Jason earned $160,746 in 2026.
Lieutenant/Chicago Police Department
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George Slawson works as a Lieutenant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. George earned $160,746 in 2026.
Lieutenant/Chicago Police Department
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Christina Theodoropoulos holds the role of Lieutenant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $160,746.
Lieutenant/Chicago Police Department
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Gregory Unizycki works as a Lieutenant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Gregory earned $160,746 in 2026.
Lieutenant/Chicago Police Department
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Jon Utz is a Lieutenant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $160,746.
Lieutenant/Chicago Police Department
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Nicholas Vasselli works as a Lieutenant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Nicholas earned $160,746 in 2026.
Lieutenant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Michael Walsh Jr serves as a Lieutenant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $160,746.
Lieutenant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Jermaine Young serves as a Lieutenant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $160,746.
Risk Manager - Cpd/Chicago Police Department
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Michael Faddah is a Risk Manager - Cpd at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $160,680.
Lieutenant/Chicago Police Department
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Connor Brackin works as a Lieutenant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Connor earned $155,934 in 2026.
Lieutenant/Chicago Police Department
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Arshanette Chambers is a Lieutenant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $155,934.
Director of News Affairs/Chicago Police Department
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Don Terry works as a Director of News Affairs for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Don earned $155,616 in 2026.
Deputy Director - 42/Chicago Police Department
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Chelsea Diaz holds the role of Deputy Director - 42 at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $153,000.
Forensic Laboratory Director/Chicago Police Department
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James Snaidauf holds the role of Forensic Laboratory Director at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $153,000.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Elizabeth Alaniz works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Elizabeth earned $152,010 in 2026.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Rocco Alioto serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,010.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Henry Allen holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,010.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, Vincent Alonzo serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,010.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Jaime Alvarado is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $152,010.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Antonio Alvarez works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Antonio earned $152,010 in 2026.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Stephen Anderson works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Stephen earned $152,010 in 2026.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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At Chicago Police Department, George Artiga serves as a Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,010.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Randal Baker holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,010.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Roberto Baltazar works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Roberto earned $152,010 in 2026.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Maurice Barnes is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $152,010.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Jason Barney is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $152,010.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Steven Barsch works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Steven earned $152,010 in 2026.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Michael Bartz is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $152,010.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Jose Bautista holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,010.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Mark Baxtrom works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. Mark earned $152,010 in 2026.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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James Beavers Jr works as a Sergeant for Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. James earned $152,010 in 2026.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Richard Bednarek is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $152,010.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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David Benitez is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $152,010.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Joel Bentley is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $152,010.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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William Bernath holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,010.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Pete Best holds the role of Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,010.
Sergeant/Chicago Police Department
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Joseph Biggane is a Sergeant at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $152,010.