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City of Milwaukee / Police Department / Detective

Job-title file

Detective

Enforce laws and maintain public safety — patrol, respond to incidents, investigate crimes, and make arrests.

204 employees hold this title in Police Department. Median total compensation for the role is $109,279, above the department median of $97,063.

Employees
204
Total payroll
$17M
Role median
$109,279
Agency median
$97,063
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$10$154,117+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 204 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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Detective beyond City of Milwaukee

This role is reported in 5 jurisdictions. In City of Milwaukee, the median of $110,529 ranks #3 of 5. See Detective across all of City of Milwaukee

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of Buffalo
$135,006 · 142
City of Philadelphia
$35,533 · 722
City of Pittsburgh
$24,127 · 5

Median total compensation for comparable Detectiveroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Brian Young

Detective/Police Department

2025 total comp
$128,494
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$26,520
Other pay
$101,973
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,494
Hourly rate
$52
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
1,076.99
Job Code
2309

Brian Young holds the role of Detective at Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,494.

Phillip Ferguson

Detective/Police Department

2025 total comp
$128,342
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$22,902
Other pay
$105,440
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,342
Hourly rate
$54
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
7,541.76
Job Code
2309

Phillip Ferguson holds the role of Detective at Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,342.

James Hutchinson

Detective/Police Department

2019 total comp
$128,005
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$28,200
Other pay
$99,805
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,005
Hourly rate
$45
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
4,815.88
Job Code
2309

James Hutchinson holds the role of Detective at Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2019, their total compensation was $128,005.

Rodolfo Alvarado

Detective/Police Department

2021 total comp
$127,888
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$31,370
Other pay
$96,517
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,888
Hourly rate
$45
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
6709.47
Job Code
2309

Rodolfo Alvarado is a Detective at Police Department. They work full-time. 2021 total compensation came to $127,888.

Joshua Nemeth

Detective/Police Department

2025 total comp
$126,897
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$21,833
Other pay
$105,063
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,897
Hourly rate
$54
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
4,625.11
Job Code
2309

Joshua Nemeth is a Detective at Police Department. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $126,897.

Jason Enk

Detective/Police Department

2019 total comp
$126,792
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$29,212
Other pay
$97,581
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,792
Hourly rate
$44
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
9,470.57
Job Code
2309

Jason Enk is a Detective at Police Department. They work full-time. 2019 total compensation came to $126,792.

Michael Lees

Detective/Police Department

2025 total comp
$126,678
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$19,752
Other pay
$106,926
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,678
Hourly rate
$55
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
7,512.52
Job Code
2309

Michael Lees is a Detective at Police Department. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $126,678.

Nicholas Johnson

Detective/Police Department

2025 total comp
$126,098
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$21,228
Other pay
$104,870
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,098
Hourly rate
$55
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
11,740.12
Job Code
2309

Nicholas Johnson is a Detective at Police Department. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $126,098.

Timothy Keller

Detective/Police Department

2023 total comp
$125,581
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$24,023
Other pay
$101,558
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,581
Hourly rate
$47
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
5781.4
Job Code
2309

At Police Department, Timothy Keller serves as a Detective. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $125,581.

Andrew Farina

Detective/Police Department

2025 total comp
$125,425
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$19,236
Other pay
$106,189
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,425
Hourly rate
$55
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
955.72
Job Code
2309

At Police Department, Andrew Farina serves as a Detective. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,425.

William Sheehan

Detective/Police Department

2019 total comp
$124,574
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$25,291
Other pay
$99,283
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,574
Hourly rate
$45
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
5,195.74
Job Code
2309

William Sheehan holds the role of Detective at Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2019, their total compensation was $124,574.

Tony Castro

Detective/Police Department

2025 total comp
$124,417
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$18,007
Other pay
$106,411
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,417
Hourly rate
$54
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
13,208.51
Job Code
2309

Tony Castro works as a Detective for Police Department. Their status is full-time. Tony earned $124,417 in 2025.

Thomas Dineen

Detective/Police Department

2023 total comp
$124,329
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$3,518
Other pay
$120,811
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,329
Hourly rate
$47
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
1156.28
Job Code
2309
Sick Payout
$20,766
Termination Date
Nov 20, 2023
Vacation Payout
$1,888

At Police Department, Thomas Dineen serves as a Detective. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $124,329.

Steven Jegen

Detective/Police Department

2025 total comp
$124,290
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$17,191
Other pay
$107,099
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,290
Hourly rate
$55
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
9,672.93
Job Code
2309

At Police Department, Steven Jegen serves as a Detective. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,290.

Matthew Davis

Detective/Police Department

2025 total comp
$124,210
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$19,054
Other pay
$105,156
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,210
Hourly rate
$54
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
4,058.78
Job Code
2309

Matthew Davis holds the role of Detective at Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,210.

Chauncey Harris

Detective/Police Department

2025 total comp
$124,183
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$21,820
Other pay
$102,362
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,183
Hourly rate
$54
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
3,156.05
Job Code
2309

Chauncey Harris holds the role of Detective at Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,183.

Tammy Tramel-Mcclain

Detective/Police Department

2025 total comp
$124,020
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$7,977
Other pay
$116,043
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,020
Hourly rate
$53
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
382.29
Job Code
2309
Sick Payout
$21,026
Termination Date
Sep 18, 2025
Vacation Payout
$3,823

Tammy Tramel-Mcclain holds the role of Detective at Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,020.

Andrew Holzem

Detective/Police Department

2025 total comp
$123,648
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$19,019
Other pay
$104,629
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,648
Hourly rate
$54
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
7,905.17
Job Code
2309

Andrew Holzem is a Detective at Police Department. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $123,648.

William Del Moral

Detective/Police Department

2025 total comp
$122,817
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$20,746
Other pay
$102,070
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,817
Hourly rate
$53
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
6,705.72
Job Code
2309

William Del Moral is a Detective at Police Department. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $122,817.

Kimberly Anderson

Detective/Police Department

2020 total comp
$122,674
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$23,089
Other pay
$99,585
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,674
Hourly rate
$45
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
5,808.87
Job Code
2309

Kimberly Anderson is a Detective at Police Department. They work full-time. 2020 total compensation came to $122,674.

Martez Ball

Detective/Police Department

2024 total comp
$122,206
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$23,470
Other pay
$98,736
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,206
Hourly rate
$47
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
15,527.21
Job Code
2309

Martez Ball works as a Detective for Police Department. Their status is full-time. Martez earned $122,206 in 2024.

Alexander Klabunde

Detective/Police Department

2025 total comp
$122,161
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$15,093
Other pay
$107,068
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,161
Hourly rate
$55
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
10,823.58
Job Code
2309

Alexander Klabunde is a Detective at Police Department. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $122,161.

Michael Valuch Jr

Detective/Police Department

2025 total comp
$122,143
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$26,710
Other pay
$95,433
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,143
Hourly rate
$50
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
5,112.37
Job Code
2309

Michael Valuch Jr holds the role of Detective at Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,143.

Christopher Schlachter

Detective/Police Department

2025 total comp
$121,745
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$15,739
Other pay
$106,005
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,745
Hourly rate
$54
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
10,791.21
Job Code
2309

Christopher Schlachter is a Detective at Police Department. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $121,745.

Brendan Dolan

Detective/Police Department

2025 total comp
$120,580
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$13,767
Other pay
$106,813
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,580
Hourly rate
$55
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
7,884.71
Job Code
2309

Brendan Dolan is a Detective at Police Department. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $120,580.

Matthew Truman

Detective/Police Department

2025 total comp
$119,474
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$15,526
Other pay
$103,948
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,474
Hourly rate
$54
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
3,757.77
Job Code
2309

Matthew Truman is a Detective at Police Department. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $119,474.

Keith Miller

Detective/Police Department

2025 total comp
$119,114
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$14,175
Other pay
$104,939
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,114
Hourly rate
$55
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
14,615.62
Job Code
2309

Keith Miller works as a Detective for Police Department. Their status is full-time. Keith earned $119,114 in 2025.

Jasen Rydzewski

Detective/Police Department

2022 total comp
$119,108
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$10,751
Other pay
$108,356
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,108
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
10,667.38
Job Code
2309

Jasen Rydzewski holds the role of Detective at Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2022, their total compensation was $119,108.

James Hunter

Detective/Police Department

2025 total comp
$118,946
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$14,617
Other pay
$104,329
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,946
Hourly rate
$54
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
2,029.39
Job Code
2309

James Hunter holds the role of Detective at Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,946.

Daniel Priewe

Detective/Police Department

2021 total comp
$118,032
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$20,605
Other pay
$97,427
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,032
Hourly rate
$45
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
11167.44
Job Code
2309

Daniel Priewe is a Detective at Police Department. They work full-time. 2021 total compensation came to $118,032.

Roman Martinez

Detective/Police Department

2025 total comp
$117,982
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$10,368
Other pay
$107,615
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,982
Hourly rate
$55
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
9,410.13
Job Code
2309

Roman Martinez works as a Detective for Police Department. Their status is full-time. Roman earned $117,982 in 2025.

Michael Tanem

Detective/Police Department

2020 total comp
$117,637
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$17,680
Other pay
$99,957
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,637
Hourly rate
$45
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
14,837.38
Job Code
2309

At Police Department, Michael Tanem serves as a Detective. They work full-time. Their 2020 pay totaled $117,637.

Nathan Butz

Detective/Police Department

2019 total comp
$117,631
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$19,862
Other pay
$97,769
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,631
Hourly rate
$44
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
4,511.63
Job Code
2309

Nathan Butz works as a Detective for Police Department. Their status is full-time. Nathan earned $117,631 in 2019.

Tyler Kirkvold

Detective/Police Department

2020 total comp
$117,521
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$18,968
Other pay
$98,552
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,521
Hourly rate
$44
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
4,269.38
Job Code
2309

Tyler Kirkvold works as a Detective for Police Department. Their status is full-time. Tyler earned $117,521 in 2020.

Nicole Reaves

Detective/Police Department

2021 total comp
$117,466
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$20,878
Other pay
$96,587
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,466
Hourly rate
$45
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
4683.12
Job Code
2309

Nicole Reaves works as a Detective for Police Department. Their status is full-time. Nicole earned $117,466 in 2021.

Jacob Ivy

Detective/Police Department

2023 total comp
$117,412
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$16,413
Other pay
$101,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,412
Hourly rate
$47
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
2808.1
Job Code
2309

Jacob Ivy holds the role of Detective at Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $117,412.

Richard Fredericks

Detective/Police Department

2019 total comp
$116,270
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$16,798
Other pay
$99,472
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,270
Hourly rate
$45
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
8,376.62
Job Code
2309

Richard Fredericks is a Detective at Police Department. They work full-time. 2019 total compensation came to $116,270.

Steve Wells

Detective/Police Department

2022 total comp
$116,140
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$8,407
Other pay
$107,732
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,140
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
3,146.54
Job Code
2309

Steve Wells works as a Detective for Police Department. Their status is full-time. Steve earned $116,140 in 2022.

Shannon Orvis

Detective/Police Department

2025 total comp
$115,821
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$8,907
Other pay
$106,914
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,821
Hourly rate
$55
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
5,682.78
Job Code
2309

Shannon Orvis holds the role of Detective at Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,821.

Stephen Osmanski Ii

Detective/Police Department

2025 total comp
$115,764
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$8,059
Other pay
$107,705
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,764
Hourly rate
$55
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
11,126.67
Job Code
2309

Stephen Osmanski Ii holds the role of Detective at Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,764.