New York City / Police Department
Agency file
The Police Department provides law enforcement and public safety — patrol, criminal investigation, and emergency response.
In 2025, this agency had 55,424 employees with median total compensation of $91,862; the highest distinct record was $345,249.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 55,424 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($91,862) — 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 $190,704 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $21,501. 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 424
Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, Nelson Hernandez serves as a Police Officer within City of Miami. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,924.
P.O. Da Detective Gr3/Police Department
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Kimberly Cortes holds the role of P.O. Da Detective Gr3 at Police Department based in Manhattan. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $153,923.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Traci Mclaughlin works as a Police Officer for Police Department based in Queens. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service. Traci earned $153,921 in 2025.
Sergeant-/Police Department
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Majid Azam works as a Sergeant- for Police Department based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service. Majid earned $153,917 in 2025.
Sergeant-/Police Department
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At Police Department, Kevin Dwyer serves as a Sergeant- based in Manhattan. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,912.
Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, Joseph Scordato serves as a Police Officer based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,906.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Milton Hossen works as a Police Officer for Police Department based in Manhattan. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service. Milton earned $153,905 in 2025.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Javon Bush is a Police Officer at Police Department based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years. 2025 total compensation came to $153,901.
Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, Jessica Buttacavoli serves as a Police Officer based in Queens. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,896.
P.O. Detective Specialist/Police Department
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At Police Department, Lennard Cox Jr serves as a P.O. Detective Specialist based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,891.
P.O. Da Detective Gr3/Police Department
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Gregory Elz is a P.O. Da Detective Gr3 at Police Department based in Queens. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years). 2025 total compensation came to $153,889.
Radio Repair Mechanic/Police Department
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Fabio Villa Jr is a Radio Repair Mechanic at Police Department based in Manhattan. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $153,886.
P.O. Da Detective Gr3/Police Department
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Richard Alvarez works as a P.O. Da Detective Gr3 for Police Department based in Manhattan. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years). Richard earned $153,883 in 2025.
Sergeant-/Police Department
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At Police Department, Brian Coughlin serves as a Sergeant- based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,881.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Anthony Bellingeri Jr holds the role of Police Officer at Police Department based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $153,880.
Sergeant-/Police Department
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At Police Department, Peterson Bastien serves as a Sergeant- based in Queens. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $153,879.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Michael Oswald is a Police Officer at Police Department based in Queens. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years). 2025 total compensation came to $153,878.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Aaron Ocasio is a Police Officer at Police Department based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years. 2025 total compensation came to $153,875.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Genesis Rosario holds the role of Police Officer at Police Department based in Queens. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $153,875.
Sergeant-/Police Department
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Richard Hoda holds the role of Sergeant- at Police Department based in Queens. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $153,872.
P.O. Da Detective Gr3/Police Department
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Stephan Koustoubardis works as a P.O. Da Detective Gr3 for Police Department based in Manhattan. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service. Stephan earned $153,871 in 2025.
Sergeant-/Police Department
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Christopher Clampitt works as a Sergeant- for Police Department based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years. Christopher earned $153,869 in 2025.
Sergeant-/Police Department
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Hubert Tai is a Sergeant- at Police Department based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years. 2025 total compensation came to $153,867.
Sergeant-/Police Department
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Sandeep Thomas is a Sergeant- at Police Department based in Manhattan. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years). 2025 total compensation came to $153,866.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Anthony Bruno holds the role of Police Officer at Police Department based in Manhattan. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $153,858.
Sergeant-/Police Department
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Ryan Lorello works as a Sergeant- for Police Department based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years). Ryan earned $153,852 in 2025.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Rosemary Wanzer is a Police Officer at Police Department based in Queens. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). 2025 total compensation came to $153,849.
P.O. Da Detective Gr3/Police Department
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Carl Rennhack holds the role of P.O. Da Detective Gr3 at Police Department based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $153,837.
Sergeant-/Police Department
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Ashlyn Rodriguez holds the role of Sergeant- at Police Department based in Bronx. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $153,833.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Anthony Arias is a Police Officer at Police Department based in Bronx. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. 2025 total compensation came to $153,832.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Nathaniel Marcellus works as a Police Officer for Police Department based in Queens. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). Nathaniel earned $153,831 in 2025.
Lieutenant/Police Department
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Dessire Miller works as a Lieutenant for Police Department based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years. Dessire earned $153,831 in 2025.
Administrative Staff Analyst/Police Department
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Ryan Merola holds the role of Administrative Staff Analyst at Police Department based in Manhattan. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $153,828.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Joseph Cho holds the role of Police Officer at Police Department based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $153,827.
Sergeant-/Police Department
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Kenneth Anderson works as a Sergeant- for Police Department based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years). Kenneth earned $153,821 in 2025.
Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, Craig Steinmann serves as a Police Officer based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,809.
Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, April Sanchez serves as a Police Officer based in Bronx. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,807.
Sergeant-/Police Department
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Robert Warkenthien holds the role of Sergeant- at Police Department based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $153,801.
Sergeant-/Police Department
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Anthony Gazis is a Sergeant- at Police Department based in Queens. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $153,796.
Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, Berson Hyppolite serves as a Police Officer based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,796.