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 74
Captain/Police Department
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Miguel Figueroa works as a Captain for Police Department based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. Miguel earned $208,681 in 2025.
Police Officer D/A Detective 2Nd Gr/Police Department
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Miguel Murphy works as a Police Officer D/A Detective 2Nd Gr for Police Department based in Manhattan. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years). Miguel earned $208,675 in 2025.
Captain/Police Department
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James Wilson works as a Captain for Police Department based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. James earned $208,674 in 2025.
Police Officer D/A Detective 1St Gr/Police Department
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James Benish is a Police Officer D/A Detective 1St Gr at Police Department based in Queens. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years). 2025 total compensation came to $208,657.
Captain/Police Department
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Jian Ping Zeng is a Captain at Police Department based in Manhattan. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $208,648.
Lieutenant/Police Department
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Rafael Dejesus works as a Lieutenant for Police Department based in Bronx. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years). Rafael earned $208,634 in 2025.
P.O. Da Detective Gr3/Police Department
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Angel Cruz works as a P.O. Da Detective Gr3 for Police Department based in Bronx. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service. Angel earned $208,634 in 2025.
P.O. Da Detective Gr3/Police Department
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Rashawn Merrick works as a P.O. Da Detective Gr3 for Police Department based in Bronx. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. Rashawn earned $208,621 in 2025.
Lieutenant/Police Department
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At Police Department, Peter Wong serves as a Lieutenant based in Queens. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $208,610.
Lieutenant/Police Department
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Laurismendy Laureano works as a Lieutenant for Police Department based in Queens. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service. Laurismendy earned $208,583 in 2025.
Police Officer D/A Detective 2Nd Gr/Police Department
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Richard Ortega is a Police Officer D/A Detective 2Nd Gr at Police Department based in Manhattan. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $208,580.
Lieutenant/Police Department
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Johendi Sanchez holds the role of Lieutenant at Police Department based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $208,580.
P.O. Da Detective Gr3/Police Department
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At Police Department, Hugo Ortega serves as a P.O. Da Detective Gr3 based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $208,578.
Police Officer D/A Detective 2Nd Gr/Police Department
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At Police Department, Vaughan Ettienne serves as a Police Officer D/A Detective 2Nd Gr based in Richmond. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $208,577.
Police Officer D/A Detective 2Nd Gr/Police Department
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Juan Infante holds the role of Police Officer D/A Detective 2Nd Gr at Police Department based in Manhattan. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $208,573.
P.O. Detective Specialist/Police Department
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At Police Department, Thomas Santiago serves as a P.O. Detective Specialist based in Queens. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $208,572.
Lieutenant/Police Department
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Christophe Rinelli holds the role of Lieutenant at Police Department based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $208,564.
Police Officer D/A Detective 2Nd Gr/Police Department
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Anthony Santiago works as a Police Officer D/A Detective 2Nd Gr for Police Department based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years. Anthony earned $208,559 in 2025.
Lieutenant/Police Department
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At Police Department, Martha Byrd serves as a Lieutenant based in Queens. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $208,539.
P.O. Da Detective Gr3/Police Department
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Michael Dechenaux works as a P.O. Da Detective Gr3 for Police Department based in Queens. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service. Michael earned $208,522 in 2025.
P.O. Da Detective Gr3/Police Department
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At Police Department, Manuel Figueroa serves as a P.O. Da Detective Gr3 based in Manhattan. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $208,519.
Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, Gregory Zakoscielny serves as a Police Officer based in Queens. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $208,517.
Sergeant-D/A Special Assignment/Police Department
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Patrick Lyons works as a Sergeant-D/A Special Assignment for Police Department based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years. Patrick earned $208,513 in 2025.
Police Officer D/A Detective 2Nd Gr/Police Department
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At Police Department, Nicholas Sofokles serves as a Police Officer D/A Detective 2Nd Gr based in Queens. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $208,510.
Sergeant-/Police Department
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Jonathan Hernandez works as a Sergeant- for Police Department based in Manhattan. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service. Jonathan earned $208,505 in 2025.
Police Officer D/A Detective 2Nd Gr/Police Department
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Mahmud Abdul-Jabbar holds the role of Police Officer D/A Detective 2Nd Gr at Police Department based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $208,501.
P.O. Da Detective Gr3/Police Department
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At Police Department, Brian Duffy serves as a P.O. Da Detective Gr3 based in Richmond. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $208,495.
Sergeant-D/A Supervisor Detective Squad/Police Department
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Erica Rivera works as a Sergeant-D/A Supervisor Detective Squad for Police Department based in Manhattan. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years). Erica earned $208,491 in 2025.
Police Officer D/A Detective 2Nd Gr/Police Department
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Fang Wang works as a Police Officer D/A Detective 2Nd Gr for Police Department based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years. Fang earned $208,487 in 2025.
P.O. Da Detective Gr3/Police Department
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Richard Charles holds the role of P.O. Da Detective Gr3 at Police Department based in Manhattan. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $208,482.
P.O. Da Detective Gr3/Police Department
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At Police Department, Quincy Smith serves as a P.O. Da Detective Gr3 based in Manhattan. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $208,474.
Police Officer D/A Detective 2Nd Gr/Police Department
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Ralphie Brooks works as a Police Officer D/A Detective 2Nd Gr for Police Department based in Manhattan. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service. Ralphie earned $208,474 in 2025.
Sergeant-D/A Supervisor Detective Squad/Police Department
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Eduardo Mercado works as a Sergeant-D/A Supervisor Detective Squad for Police Department based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years. Eduardo earned $208,447 in 2025.
Captain/Police Department
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Ruben Pagan holds the role of Captain at Police Department based in Manhattan. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $208,445.
Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, Scott Johnson serves as a Police Officer based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $208,440.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Robert Garvey holds the role of Police Officer at Police Department based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $208,433.
Sergeant-/Police Department
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At Police Department, Richard Guerrieri serves as a Sergeant- based in Richmond. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $208,419.
Police Officer D/A Detective 2Nd Gr/Police Department
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Christopher Rubinich holds the role of Police Officer D/A Detective 2Nd Gr at Police Department based in Manhattan. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $208,402.
Lieutenant/Police Department
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James Carrero works as a Lieutenant for Police Department based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years. James earned $208,399 in 2025.
Lieutenant/Police Department
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At Police Department, Kin Chong serves as a Lieutenant based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $208,393.