Agency file

Police Department

Source file: City of Milwaukee — Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Police Department provides law enforcement and public safety — patrol, criminal investigation, and emergency response.

In 2025, this agency had 2,155 employees with median total compensation of $97,063; the highest distinct record was $298,890.

Year: 2025
Employees: 2,155
Median total: $97,063
Highest record: $298,890

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$0$177,237+

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 2,155 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($97,063) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $0 (0%)
Overtime — $12,961 (14%)
Other — $77,728 (86%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$13,924

$64,412

$97,063

$117,846

$145,092

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $145,092 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $13,924. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Police Officer (Z)

840 · $93,356

Police Officer

365 · $104,880

Police Sergeant

178 · $145,422

School Crossing Guard

109 · $10,264

Detective

79 · $122,817

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 101

Daniel Clark

Police Officer/Police Department

2022 total comp

$1,256

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,256
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,256
Hire date: 2006-01-09
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: MANHATTAN
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $109,352
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 250.48
Payroll Number: 56
Regular Hours: 2,080

At Police Department, Daniel Clark serves as a Police Officer based in Manhattan. They have served since 2006 (about 16 years). Their 2022 pay totaled $1,256.

Chad Steppke

Police Officer/Police Department

2022 total comp

$1,252

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,252
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,252
Hourly rate: $42
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3310
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2342
Termination Date: Feb 21, 2021

Chad Steppke works as a Police Officer for Police Department. Their status is full-time. Chad earned $1,252 in 2022.

Eric Fjeld

Police Officer/Police Department

2022 total comp

$1,245

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,245
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,245
Hourly rate: $42
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3310
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2342
Termination Date: Aug 5, 2020

At Police Department, Eric Fjeld serves as a Police Officer. They work full-time. Their 2022 pay totaled $1,245.

Scott Marlock

Detective/Police Department

2022 total comp

$1,236

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,236
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,236
Hourly rate: $46
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3310
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2309
Sick Payout: $394
Termination Date: Mar 21, 2020

Scott Marlock works as a Detective for Police Department. Their status is full-time. Scott earned $1,236 in 2022.

Kristyn Kukowski

Police Officer/Police Department

2019 total comp

$1,230

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,230
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,230
Hourly rate: $40
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3310
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2342
Sick Payout: $343
Termination Date: Apr 12, 2018

Kristyn Kukowski holds the role of Police Officer at Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2019, their total compensation was $1,230.

David Ziebell

Police Officer/Police Department

2022 total comp

$1,197

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,197
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,197
Hourly rate: $41
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3310
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2342
Sick Payout: $355
Termination Date: Jun 19, 2020

David Ziebell works as a Police Officer for Police Department. Their status is full-time. David earned $1,197 in 2022.

Dena Klemstein

Police Officer/Police Department

2022 total comp

$1,192

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,192
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,192
Hourly rate: $41
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3310
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2342
Sick Payout: $323
Termination Date: May 29, 2020

Dena Klemstein holds the role of Police Officer at Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2022, their total compensation was $1,192.

Robert Garcia

Police Officer/Police Department

2019 total comp

$1,185

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,185
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,185
Hourly rate: $40
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3310
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2342
Sick Payout: $341
Termination Date: Apr 12, 2018

Robert Garcia holds the role of Police Officer at Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2019, their total compensation was $1,185.

John Karlovich

Detective/Police Department

2019 total comp

$1,181

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $37
Other pay: $1,144
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,181
Hourly rate: $44
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3310
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2309
Sick Payout: $340
Termination Date: Mar 9, 2018

John Karlovich holds the role of Detective at Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2019, their total compensation was $1,181.

Anthony Randazzo

Police Officer/Police Department

2019 total comp

$1,179

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $31
Other pay: $1,148
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,179
Hourly rate: $40
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3310
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2342
Sick Payout: $341
Termination Date: Mar 24, 2018

Anthony Randazzo is a Police Officer at Police Department. They work full-time. 2019 total compensation came to $1,179.

Robert Moy

Police Officer (Z)/Police Department

2023 total comp

$1,176

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,176
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,176
Hourly rate: $30
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3310
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2342Z
Termination Date: Dec 8, 2022

Robert Moy works as a Police Officer (Z) for Police Department. Their status is full-time. Robert earned $1,176 in 2023.

Cynthia Hartwell

Police Officer/Police Department

2022 total comp

$1,173

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,173
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,173
Hourly rate: $41
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3310
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2342
Sick Payout: $357
Termination Date: May 31, 2020

Cynthia Hartwell works as a Police Officer for Police Department. Their status is full-time. Cynthia earned $1,173 in 2022.

John Luebbe Jr

Police Officer/Police Department

2019 total comp

$1,173

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $8
Other pay: $1,164
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,173
Hourly rate: $40
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3310
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2342
Sick Payout: $341
Termination Date: Apr 12, 2018

At Police Department, John Luebbe Jr serves as a Police Officer. They work full-time. Their 2019 pay totaled $1,173.

Eric Ratzmann

Police Officer/Police Department

2022 total comp

$1,161

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,161
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,161
Hourly rate: $41
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3310
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2342
Termination Date: Aug 4, 2020

Eric Ratzmann is a Police Officer at Police Department. They work full-time. 2022 total compensation came to $1,161.

Martin Gonzalez

Police Officer/Police Department

2019 total comp

$1,151

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,151
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,151
Hourly rate: $40
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3310
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2342
Sick Payout: $343
Termination Date: Apr 12, 2018

Martin Gonzalez works as a Police Officer for Police Department. Their status is full-time. Martin earned $1,151 in 2019.

Michael Rublee

Police Officer/Police Department

2022 total comp

$1,147

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,147
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,147
Hourly rate: $42
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3310
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2342
Termination Date: Jun 30, 2020

Michael Rublee is a Police Officer at Police Department. They work full-time. 2022 total compensation came to $1,147.

Jose Luna

Police Officer/Police Department

2022 total comp

$1,134

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,134
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,134
Hire date: 2025-04-30
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $55,942
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 56
Regular Hours: 241.15

Jose Luna holds the role of Police Officer at Police Department based in Queens. Their hire date on record is 2025-04-30. In 2022, their total compensation was $1,134.

Larry Leibsle

Police Officer/Police Department

2022 total comp

$1,133

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,133
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,133
Hourly rate: $42
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3310
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2342
Sick Payout: $360
Termination Date: Apr 24, 2020

Larry Leibsle is a Police Officer at Police Department. They work full-time. 2022 total compensation came to $1,133.

Steven Van Erden

Police Officer/Police Department

2022 total comp

$1,111

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,111
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,111
Hourly rate: $42
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3310
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2342
Sick Payout: $360
Termination Date: May 10, 2020

At Police Department, Steven Van Erden serves as a Police Officer. They work full-time. Their 2022 pay totaled $1,111.

Daniel Reilly

Police Officer/Police Department

2022 total comp

$1,109

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,109
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,109
Hourly rate: $41
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3310
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2342
Sick Payout: $355
Termination Date: May 31, 2020

Daniel Reilly works as a Police Officer for Police Department. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $1,109 in 2022.

Ted Puente

Police Officer/Police Department

2019 total comp

$1,105

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,105
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,105
Hourly rate: $40
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3310
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2342
Sick Payout: $346
Termination Date: Apr 18, 2018

Ted Puente is a Police Officer at Police Department. They work full-time. 2019 total compensation came to $1,105.

Matthew Staedler

Police Officer/Police Department

2022 total comp

$1,104

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,104
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,104
Hourly rate: $41
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3310
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2342
Sick Payout: $357
Termination Date: Mar 20, 2020

Matthew Staedler holds the role of Police Officer at Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2022, their total compensation was $1,104.

Zacharey Martin

School Crossing Guard/Police Department

2021 total comp

$1,104

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,104
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,104
Hourly rate: $15
Employment type: Less Than Half Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3310
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2336

At Police Department, Zacharey Martin serves as a School Crossing Guard. They work less than half time. Their 2021 pay totaled $1,104.

Deashin Sconiers

Police Officer (Z)/Police Department

2022 total comp

$1,097

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,097
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,097
Hourly rate: $23
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3310
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2342Z
Termination Date: Apr 26, 2022

Deashin Sconiers holds the role of Police Officer (Z) at Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2022, their total compensation was $1,097.

Carrie Anderson

Police Officer/Police Department

2022 total comp

$1,089

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,089
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,089
Hourly rate: $41
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3310
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2342
Sick Payout: $357
Termination Date: Apr 23, 2020

Carrie Anderson holds the role of Police Officer at Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2022, their total compensation was $1,089.

James Swiercz

Police Officer/Police Department

2019 total comp

$1,068

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,068
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,068
Hourly rate: $40
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3310
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2342
Sick Payout: $346
Termination Date: Apr 16, 2018

James Swiercz is a Police Officer at Police Department. They work full-time. 2019 total compensation came to $1,068.

Charles Irvine Jr

Police Officer (Z)/Police Department

2019 total comp

$1,063

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,063
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,063
Hourly rate: $31
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3310
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2342Z
Termination Date: Jun 7, 2018

Charles Irvine Jr is a Police Officer (Z) at Police Department. They work full-time. 2019 total compensation came to $1,063.

Michael Burgos Jr

Police Officer/Police Department

2022 total comp

$1,060

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,060
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,060
Hourly rate: $41
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3310
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2342
Sick Payout: $307
Termination Date: Apr 24, 2020

Michael Burgos Jr holds the role of Police Officer at Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2022, their total compensation was $1,060.

Lesley Mack

Police Officer/Police Department

2022 total comp

$1,058

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,058
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,058
Hourly rate: $42
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3310
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2342
Sick Payout: $360
Termination Date: Apr 23, 2020

At Police Department, Lesley Mack serves as a Police Officer. They work full-time. Their 2022 pay totaled $1,058.

Carla Bridges

Police Officer/Police Department

2019 total comp

$1,053

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $9
Other pay: $1,045
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,053
Hourly rate: $40
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3310
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2342
Sick Payout: $26
Termination Date: Apr 27, 2018

Carla Bridges is a Police Officer at Police Department. They work full-time. 2019 total compensation came to $1,053.

Adam Jeziorski

Police Officer (Z)/Police Department

2022 total comp

$1,053

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,053
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,053
Hourly rate: $36
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3310
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2342Z
Termination Date: Jul 23, 2020

At Police Department, Adam Jeziorski serves as a Police Officer (Z). They work full-time. Their 2022 pay totaled $1,053.

Lisa Joplin

Police Officer/Police Department

2019 total comp

$1,042

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,042
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,042
Hourly rate: $40
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3310
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2342
Sick Payout: $346
Termination Date: Mar 31, 2018

Lisa Joplin holds the role of Police Officer at Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2019, their total compensation was $1,042.

Robin Pitts

Police District Administrative Assistant/Police Department

2024 total comp

$1,042

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,042
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,042
Hourly rate: $24
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3310
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 0482PD
Termination Date: Jul 28, 2024
Vacation Payout: $45

Robin Pitts is a Police District Administrative Assistant at Police Department. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $1,042.

Kerry Namin

Police Sergeant/Police Department

2022 total comp

$1,040

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $27
Other pay: $1,013
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,040
Hourly rate: $49
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3310
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2348
Termination Date: Jul 30, 2021

At Police Department, Kerry Namin serves as a Police Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2022 pay totaled $1,040.

Darrell Flemming

Police Officer/Police Department

2022 total comp

$1,040

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,040
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,040
Hourly rate: $41
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3310
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2342
Sick Payout: $357
Termination Date: Apr 30, 2020

Darrell Flemming works as a Police Officer for Police Department. Their status is full-time. Darrell earned $1,040 in 2022.

Richard Wearing

Police Officer/Police Department

2019 total comp

$1,028

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,028
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,028
Hourly rate: $40
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3310
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2342
Sick Payout: $343
Termination Date: Apr 12, 2018

Richard Wearing holds the role of Police Officer at Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2019, their total compensation was $1,028.

Sean Burke

Police Officer/Police Department

2019 total comp

$1,023

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,023
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,023
Hire date: 2025-04-30
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $55,942
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 56
Regular Hours: 241.15

Sean Burke is a Police Officer at Police Department based in Queens. Records show a hire date of 2025-04-30. 2019 total compensation came to $1,023.

Christopher Moore

Police Officer (Z)/Police Department

2022 total comp

$1,016

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,016
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,016
Hourly rate: $37
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3310
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2342Z
Termination Date: Jul 25, 2020

At Police Department, Christopher Moore serves as a Police Officer (Z). They work full-time. Their 2022 pay totaled $1,016.

Troy Hopgood

Police Officer/Police Department

2022 total comp

$1,010

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,010
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,010
Hourly rate: $41
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3310
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2342
Sick Payout: $355
Termination Date: May 2, 2020

Troy Hopgood is a Police Officer at Police Department. They work full-time. 2022 total compensation came to $1,010.

Scott Lemke

Police Officer/Police Department

2022 total comp

$987

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $987
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $987
Hourly rate: $42
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3310
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2342
Sick Payout: $360
Termination Date: Apr 29, 2020

Scott Lemke is a Police Officer at Police Department. They work full-time. 2022 total compensation came to $987.