City of Philadelphia / PPD Police / Detective

Job-title file

Detective

Enforce laws and maintain public safety — patrol, respond to incidents, investigate crimes, and make arrests.

717 employees hold this title in PPD Police. Median total compensation for the role is $35,411, above the department median of $27,267.

Employees: 717
Total payroll: $35.1M
Role median: $35,411
Agency median: $27,267
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

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How total compensation varies among the 717 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across City of Philadelphia

Detective is held in 2 City of Philadelphia departments. In PPD Police, the median of $35,411 ranks #2 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Finance Finance

$40,897 · 5

Median total compensation for the Detective role in other City of Philadelphiadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Detective beyond City of Philadelphia

This role is reported in 5 jurisdictions. In City of Philadelphia, the median of $35,533 ranks #4 of 5. See Detective across all of City of Philadelphia →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

New York Public Authorities

$153,489 · 86

City of Buffalo

$135,006 · 142

City of Milwaukee

$110,529 · 295

City of Pittsburgh

$24,127 · 5

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Record list

Employees with this title

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Francis Mc Clain Iii

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$29,156

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $1,939
Other pay: $3,405
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,156
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 21239
Total Pay: $29,156

Francis Mc Clain Iii works as a Detective for PPD Police. Their status is salaried. Francis earned $29,156 in 2026.

Daniel Omalley

Detective/PPD Police

2020 total comp

$29,151

Base pay: $20,792
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,359
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,151
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $83,806
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 9339
Total Pay: $29,151

Daniel Omalley holds the role of Detective at PPD Police. Their status is salaried. In 2020, their total compensation was $29,151.

Matthew Jaskel

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$29,134

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $2,311
Other pay: $3,010
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,134
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 32219
Total Pay: $29,134

Matthew Jaskel holds the role of Detective at PPD Police. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $29,134.

Kevin Conaway Sr.

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$29,019

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $1,939
Other pay: $3,268
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,019
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 18176
Total Pay: $29,019

At PPD Police, Kevin Conaway Sr. serves as a Detective. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $29,019.

Christopher Morrin

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$29,006

Base pay: $22,823
Overtime: $3,537
Other pay: $2,645
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,006
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $99,475
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 27925
Total Pay: $29,006

Christopher Morrin is a Detective at PPD Police. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $29,006.

Mark Carlin

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$28,992

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $2,535
Other pay: $2,644
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,992
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 34433
Total Pay: $28,992

Mark Carlin is a Detective at PPD Police. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $28,992.

Britton Brown

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$28,926

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $2,125
Other pay: $2,989
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,926
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 25755
Total Pay: $28,926

Britton Brown works as a Detective for PPD Police. Their status is salaried. Britton earned $28,926 in 2026.

Paul Scarinci

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$28,830

Base pay: $23,415
Overtime: $2,610
Other pay: $2,805
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,830
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 33902
Total Pay: $28,830

Paul Scarinci holds the role of Detective at PPD Police. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $28,830.

Robert Miles

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$28,801

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $2,013
Other pay: $2,976
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,801
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 22243
Total Pay: $28,801

Robert Miles holds the role of Detective at PPD Police. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $28,801.

Keith Chait

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$28,767

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $1,715
Other pay: $3,240
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,767
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 19246
Total Pay: $28,767

Keith Chait works as a Detective for PPD Police. Their status is salaried. Keith earned $28,767 in 2026.

Nicole Guinan

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$28,760

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $1,976
Other pay: $2,971
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,760
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 9376
Total Pay: $28,760

Nicole Guinan works as a Detective for PPD Police. Their status is salaried. Nicole earned $28,760 in 2026.

Jill Cawley

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$28,741

Base pay: $22,823
Overtime: $3,180
Other pay: $2,738
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,741
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $99,475
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 19101
Total Pay: $28,741

Jill Cawley works as a Detective for PPD Police. Their status is salaried. Jill earned $28,741 in 2026.

Jason Rush

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$28,718

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $1,939
Other pay: $2,967
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,718
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 318
Total Pay: $28,718

Jason Rush holds the role of Detective at PPD Police. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $28,718.

William Murphy

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$28,692

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $2,088
Other pay: $2,792
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,692
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 10767
Total Pay: $28,692

William Murphy holds the role of Detective at PPD Police. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $28,692.

Michael Friedrich

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$28,692

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $2,088
Other pay: $2,792
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,692
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 34639
Total Pay: $28,692

Michael Friedrich holds the role of Detective at PPD Police. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $28,692.

James Mostiller

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$28,688

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $1,789
Other pay: $3,086
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,688
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 21799
Total Pay: $28,688

At PPD Police, James Mostiller serves as a Detective. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $28,688.

Colin Goshert

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$28,668

Base pay: $18,533
Overtime: $7,419
Other pay: $2,716
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,668
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 12993
Total Pay: $28,668

Colin Goshert works as a Detective for PPD Police. Their status is salaried. Colin earned $28,668 in 2026.

James Mundrane

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$28,529

Base pay: $22,823
Overtime: $2,930
Other pay: $2,776
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,529
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $99,475
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 16261
Total Pay: $28,529

At PPD Police, James Mundrane serves as a Detective. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $28,529.

Timothy Fitzgibbon

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$28,521

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $1,640
Other pay: $3,068
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,521
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 26328
Total Pay: $28,521

Timothy Fitzgibbon works as a Detective for PPD Police. Their status is salaried. Timothy earned $28,521 in 2026.

Miguel Figueroa

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$28,521

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $1,640
Other pay: $3,068
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,521
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 16968
Total Pay: $28,521

Miguel Figueroa works as a Detective for PPD Police. Their status is salaried. Miguel earned $28,521 in 2026.

Jamal Rodriguez

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$28,481

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $1,342
Other pay: $3,326
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,481
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 19886
Total Pay: $28,481

Jamal Rodriguez holds the role of Detective at PPD Police. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $28,481.

Lavonne Scott

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$28,431

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $1,417
Other pay: $3,202
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,431
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 17930
Total Pay: $28,431

Lavonne Scott works as a Detective for PPD Police. Their status is salaried. Lavonne earned $28,431 in 2026.

John Boyle Jr

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$28,431

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $1,417
Other pay: $3,202
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,431
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 20293
Total Pay: $28,431

John Boyle Jr works as a Detective for PPD Police. Their status is salaried. John earned $28,431 in 2026.

Kimberly Ann Boston

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$28,389

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $1,379
Other pay: $3,197
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,389
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 13410
Total Pay: $28,389

Kimberly Ann Boston holds the role of Detective at PPD Police. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $28,389.

Justin Peyton

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$28,362

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $1,789
Other pay: $2,760
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,362
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 8520
Total Pay: $28,362

Justin Peyton is a Detective at PPD Police. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $28,362.

Neil Hawk

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$28,338

Base pay: $22,823
Overtime: $2,930
Other pay: $2,584
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,338
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $99,475
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 20551
Total Pay: $28,338

At PPD Police, Neil Hawk serves as a Detective. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $28,338.

Vondel Cook

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$28,312

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $1,454
Other pay: $3,046
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,312
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 14825
Total Pay: $28,312

Vondel Cook holds the role of Detective at PPD Police. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $28,312.

Andrew Danks

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$28,270

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $1,417
Other pay: $3,041
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,270
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 23366
Total Pay: $28,270

At PPD Police, Andrew Danks serves as a Detective. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $28,270.

Jason Sheldon

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$28,219

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $1,491
Other pay: $2,916
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,219
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 13265
Total Pay: $28,219

At PPD Police, Jason Sheldon serves as a Detective. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $28,219.

Brian Kiernan

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$28,212

Base pay: $22,823
Overtime: $2,644
Other pay: $2,745
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,212
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $99,475
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 27448
Total Pay: $28,212

Brian Kiernan is a Detective at PPD Police. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $28,212.

Marechal-Neil Kelly

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$28,212

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $1,827
Other pay: $2,573
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,212
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 30779
Total Pay: $28,212

At PPD Police, Marechal-Neil Kelly serves as a Detective. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $28,212.

James Anderson

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$28,101

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $1,044
Other pay: $3,244
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,101
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 707
Total Pay: $28,101

James Anderson holds the role of Detective at PPD Police. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $28,101.

Charles Courtney

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$28,095

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $1,379
Other pay: $2,903
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,095
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 2144
Total Pay: $28,095

Charles Courtney holds the role of Detective at PPD Police. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $28,095.

Paul Dugan

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$28,011

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $1,044
Other pay: $3,155
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,011
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 3827
Total Pay: $28,011

At PPD Police, Paul Dugan serves as a Detective. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $28,011.

Justin Carlton

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$27,927

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $969
Other pay: $3,145
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,927
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 9071
Total Pay: $27,927

Justin Carlton holds the role of Detective at PPD Police. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $27,927.

Cuester Bethelmie

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$27,853

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $1,044
Other pay: $2,996
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,853
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 19926
Total Pay: $27,853

Cuester Bethelmie holds the role of Detective at PPD Police. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $27,853.

Robert Burton

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$27,844

Base pay: $22,823
Overtime: $2,144
Other pay: $2,877
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,844
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $99,475
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 12874
Total Pay: $27,844

Robert Burton is a Detective at PPD Police. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $27,844.

John Frei

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$27,769

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $969
Other pay: $2,987
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,769
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 4619
Total Pay: $27,769

John Frei works as a Detective for PPD Police. Their status is salaried. John earned $27,769 in 2026.

Thomas Dilauro

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$27,769

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $969
Other pay: $2,987
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,769
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 17838
Total Pay: $27,769

Thomas Dilauro is a Detective at PPD Police. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $27,769.

Scott Fields

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$27,675

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $746
Other pay: $3,117
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,675
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 26175
Total Pay: $27,675

At PPD Police, Scott Fields serves as a Detective. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $27,675.