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 58
Police Officer (Z)/Police Department
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Justin Estrada is a Police Officer (Z) at Police Department. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $70,946.
Emergency Communications Operator/Police Department
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Matthew Jasinski holds the role of Emergency Communications Operator at Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2020, their total compensation was $70,915.
Helpdesk Specialist II/Police Department
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At Police Department, Latesha Jackson serves as a Helpdesk Specialist II. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,909.
Crime Analyst I/Police Department
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Jaree Petranech is a Crime Analyst I at Police Department. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $70,901.
Police Services Spec-Invest/Police Department
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Shaunku Mays works as a Police Services Spec-Invest for Police Department. Their status is full-time. Shaunku earned $70,898 in 2025.
Print Media and Academy Facilities/Police Department
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At Police Department, John Hordyk serves as a Print Media and Academy Facilities. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,882.
Police Officer (Z)/Police Department
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Anthony Lloyd is a Police Officer (Z) at Police Department. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $70,859.
Police Lieutenant/Police Department
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At Police Department, Marlon Davis serves as a Police Lieutenant. They work full-time. Their 2019 pay totaled $70,812.
Crime Scene Investigator II/Police Department
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Whitney Miller is a Crime Scene Investigator II at Police Department. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $70,721.
Community Rel Engineer and Recr Director/Police Department
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At Police Department, Marcey Patterson serves as a Community Rel Engineer and Recr Director. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,705.
Crime Scene Investigator I/Police Department
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At Police Department, Tyler Krueger serves as a Crime Scene Investigator I. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,666.
911 Telecommunicator/Police Department
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Beatriz Ferreira works as a 911 Telecommunicator for Police Department. Their status is full-time. Beatriz earned $70,660 in 2022.
Police Officer (Z)/Police Department
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Max Burch works as a Police Officer (Z) for Police Department. Their status is full-time. Max earned $70,559 in 2025.
Emergency Communications Operator/Police Department
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Charles Pace works as a Emergency Communications Operator for Police Department. Their status is full-time. Charles earned $70,550 in 2020.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Alexander Mantay holds the role of Police Officer at Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,540.
Emergency Communications Operator/Police Department
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Kimley Emerson is a Emergency Communications Operator at Police Department. They work full-time. 2020 total compensation came to $70,436.
Office Assistant Iii-Pd/Police Department
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Tracy Alvarez holds the role of Office Assistant Iii-Pd at Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,350.
Crime Analyst II/Police Department
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Dalton Espitia works as a Crime Analyst II for Police Department. Their status is full-time. Dalton earned $70,326 in 2025.
Police Officer (Z)/Police Department
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Kyle Kloety is a Police Officer (Z) at Police Department. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $70,318.
911 Dispatcher/Police Department
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Tristan Brodie is a 911 Dispatcher at Police Department. They work full-time. 2022 total compensation came to $70,314.
Police Sergeant/Police Department
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At Police Department, Diana Barchus serves as a Police Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,229.
Helpdesk Specialist II/Police Department
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Icey Bowie works as a Helpdesk Specialist II for Police Department. Their status is full-time. Icey earned $70,224 in 2024.
Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, Damon Wilcox serves as a Police Officer. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,164.
911 Dispatcher/Police Department
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At Police Department, Tammy Crespo serves as a 911 Dispatcher. They work full-time. Their 2022 pay totaled $70,101.
Police Services Spec-Invest/Police Department
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Benjamin Smith holds the role of Police Services Spec-Invest at Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,073.
Inspector of Police/Police Department
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At Police Department, Daniel Thompson serves as a Inspector of Police. They work full-time. Their 2020 pay totaled $70,050.
911 Dispatcher/Police Department
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Jeanette Martzahl holds the role of 911 Dispatcher at Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2022, their total compensation was $69,822.
Police Officer (Z)/Police Department
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Justin Berg works as a Police Officer (Z) for Police Department. Their status is full-time. Justin earned $69,763 in 2025.
Human Resources Representative/Police Department
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Shrea Whitten works as a Human Resources Representative for Police Department. Their status is full-time. Shrea earned $69,738 in 2022.
Forensic Processor Supervisor/Police Department
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At Police Department, Natalie Policht serves as a Forensic Processor Supervisor. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,701.
Communications Facilities Coor/Police Department
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At Police Department, James Job serves as a Communications Facilities Coor. They work full-time. Their 2021 pay totaled $69,659.
Emergency Communications Operator/Police Department
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Lauren Jones works as a Emergency Communications Operator for Police Department. Their status is full-time. Lauren earned $69,577 in 2020.
Helpdesk Specialist II/Police Department
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Daniel Wood holds the role of Helpdesk Specialist II at Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,574.
911 Dispatcher/Police Department
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Jessica Knutson is a 911 Dispatcher at Police Department. They work full-time. 2022 total compensation came to $69,522.
Police Officer (Z)/Police Department
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At Police Department, Samuel Gracz serves as a Police Officer (Z). They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,501.
Police District Administrative Assistant/Police Department
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Dionne Ransaw works as a Police District Administrative Assistant for Police Department. Their status is full-time. Dionne earned $69,435 in 2025.
Crime Scene Investigator I/Police Department
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Devin Woida is a Crime Scene Investigator I at Police Department. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $69,434.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Ryan Lafond works as a Police Officer for Police Department. Their status is full-time. Ryan earned $69,335 in 2022.
Crime Scene Investigator II/Police Department
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Dondi Stender works as a Crime Scene Investigator II for Police Department. Their status is full-time. Dondi earned $69,285 in 2025.
Crime Scene Investigator I/Police Department
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Evelyn Marx is a Crime Scene Investigator I at Police Department. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $69,276.