City of Milwaukee / Police Department
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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 $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).
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 105
Emergency Communications Operator/Police Department
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Velonia Williams is a Emergency Communications Operator at Police Department. They work full-time. 2021 total compensation came to $300.
Police Officer (Z)/Police Department
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Damon Mccoy works as a Police Officer (Z) for Police Department. Their status is full-time. Damon earned $299 in 2022.
Police Officer (Z)/Police Department
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At Police Department, Spencer Schmitt serves as a Police Officer (Z). They work full-time. Their 2022 pay totaled $281.
Crime Scene Supervisor/Police Department
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At Police Department, Brandie Valeri serves as a Crime Scene Supervisor. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $277.
Police Officer (Z)/Police Department
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Bradley Richardson I works as a Police Officer (Z) for Police Department. Their status is full-time. Bradley earned $273 in 2019.
Police Officer (Z)/Police Department
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At Police Department, Gabriela Sanchez serves as a Police Officer (Z). They work full-time. Their 2022 pay totaled $265.
Police Officer (Z)/Police Department
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Jovica Ilic is a Police Officer (Z) at Police Department. They work full-time. 2022 total compensation came to $262.
Police Officer (Z)/Police Department
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At Police Department, Herbert Davis Iii serves as a Police Officer (Z). They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $260.
Police Officer (Z)/Police Department
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Kristopher Sardina is a Police Officer (Z) at Police Department. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $260.
Police Officer (Z)/Police Department
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At Police Department, Natassha Delgado serves as a Police Officer (Z). They work full-time. Their 2019 pay totaled $257.
Police Aide/Police Department
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Kentessa Tittle works as a Police Aide for Police Department. Their status is full-time. Kentessa earned $254 in 2020.
Police Officer (Z)/Police Department
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At Police Department, Refugio Avila serves as a Police Officer (Z). They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $251.
Police Officer (Z)/Police Department
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Joseph Kroening is a Police Officer (Z) at Police Department. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $251.
Police Officer (Z)/Police Department
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Derek Dobbratz works as a Police Officer (Z) for Police Department. Their status is full-time. Derek earned $249 in 2022.
Police Officer (Z)/Police Department
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At Police Department, Zachary Mccanna serves as a Police Officer (Z). They work full-time. Their 2022 pay totaled $234.
Police Sergeant/Police Department
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At Police Department, Kathryn Anderer serves as a Police Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $228.
Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, Jutiki X serves as a Police Officer. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $225.
Police Officer (Z)/Police Department
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Justin Schliem is a Police Officer (Z) at Police Department. They work full-time. 2022 total compensation came to $224.
Police Officer (Z)/Police Department
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Christian Mireles holds the role of Police Officer (Z) at Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $204.
School Crossing Guard/Police Department
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Joanne Jackson is a School Crossing Guard at Police Department. They work less than half time. 2024 total compensation came to $197.
Police Services Spec-Invest/Police Department
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Michael Kopel holds the role of Police Services Spec-Invest at Police Department. Their status is half time. In 2023, their total compensation was $186.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Brandon Baranowski is a Police Officer at Police Department. They work full-time. 2019 total compensation came to $183.
Police Officer (Z)/Police Department
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Daniel Lee holds the role of Police Officer (Z) at Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $183.
Police Officer (Z)/Police Department
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Nathan Bousman works as a Police Officer (Z) for Police Department. Their status is full-time. Nathan earned $183 in 2024.
Police Officer (Z)/Police Department
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At Police Department, Ryan Girard serves as a Police Officer (Z). They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $183.
Police Officer (Z)/Police Department
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Noah Museitif works as a Police Officer (Z) for Police Department. Their status is full-time. Noah earned $183 in 2024.
Police Officer (Z)/Police Department
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At Police Department, Mario Martin serves as a Police Officer (Z). They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $183.
Police Officer (Z)/Police Department
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Juan Saavedra holds the role of Police Officer (Z) at Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $183.
Police Officer (Z)/Police Department
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Isaiah Espino holds the role of Police Officer (Z) at Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2022, their total compensation was $180.
911 Telecommunicator/Police Department
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Sheree Hayes is a 911 Telecommunicator at Police Department. They work full-time. 2021 total compensation came to $174.
Helpdesk Specialist II/Police Department
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At Police Department, Travis Stase serves as a Helpdesk Specialist II. They work full-time. Their 2021 pay totaled $172.
Police Officer (Z)/Police Department
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At Police Department, Joel Swieciak serves as a Police Officer (Z). They work full-time. Their 2019 pay totaled $157.
Police Officer (Z)/Police Department
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Ryan Hepting holds the role of Police Officer (Z) at Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2022, their total compensation was $149.
Police Lieutenant/Police Department
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Britt Kohnert works as a Police Lieutenant for Police Department. Their status is full-time. Britt earned $146 in 2025.
Police Officer (Z)/Police Department
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Dean Blackwell Jr works as a Police Officer (Z) for Police Department. Their status is full-time. Dean earned $145 in 2019.
Police Officer (Z)/Police Department
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Abraham Ramirez works as a Police Officer (Z) for Police Department. Their status is full-time. Abraham earned $145 in 2019.
Office Assistant III/Police Department
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At Police Department, Amy Schemenauer serves as a Office Assistant III. They work full-time. Their 2021 pay totaled $142.
Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, Phillip Lewis serves as a Police Officer. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $139.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Maria Devorse is a Police Officer at Police Department. They work full-time. 2022 total compensation came to $139.
Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Stacy Lehrer is a Police Sergeant at Police Department. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $137.