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
Role median: $35,411
Agency median: $27,267
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$184,973+

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.

Record list

Employees with this title

Highest-paid first / page 7

Michael Corson

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$42,973

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $14,539
Other pay: $4,621
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,973
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 10108
Total Pay: $42,973

Michael Corson works as a Detective for PPD Police. Their status is salaried. Michael earned $42,973 in 2026.

Edward Kavanagh Jr

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$42,965

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $14,316
Other pay: $4,837
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,965
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 13284
Total Pay: $42,965

At PPD Police, Edward Kavanagh Jr serves as a Detective. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,965.

John Cawley

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$42,914

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $14,092
Other pay: $5,010
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,914
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 36540
Total Pay: $42,914

John Cawley holds the role of Detective at PPD Police. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,914.

Joseph Newbert

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$42,808

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $14,055
Other pay: $4,941
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,808
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 29375
Total Pay: $42,808

Joseph Newbert is a Detective at PPD Police. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $42,808.

James Jonas Iii

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$42,783

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $13,048
Other pay: $5,923
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,783
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 27279
Total Pay: $42,783

James Jonas Iii is a Detective at PPD Police. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $42,783.

James Priadka

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$42,746

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $13,943
Other pay: $4,990
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,746
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 25386
Total Pay: $42,746

James Priadka holds the role of Detective at PPD Police. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,746.

Theodore Manko Jr

Detective/PPD Police

2022 total comp

$42,715

Base pay: $6,764
Overtime: $127
Other pay: $35,825
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,715
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $88,263
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 5610
Total Pay: $42,715

At PPD Police, Theodore Manko Jr serves as a Detective. They work salaried. Their 2022 pay totaled $42,715.

David O Connor

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$42,562

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $14,353
Other pay: $4,396
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,562
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 21564
Total Pay: $42,562

David O Connor works as a Detective for PPD Police. Their status is salaried. David earned $42,562 in 2026.

James Mooney

Detective/PPD Police

2022 total comp

$42,435

Base pay: $6,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $35,672
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,435
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $83,048
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A02
Public Id: 32356
Total Pay: $5,580

James Mooney is a Detective at PPD Police. They work salaried. 2022 total compensation came to $42,435.

David Mcandrews

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$42,335

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $13,756
Other pay: $4,766
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,335
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 17945
Total Pay: $42,335

David Mcandrews works as a Detective for PPD Police. Their status is salaried. David earned $42,335 in 2026.

John Rooney

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$42,241

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $14,577
Other pay: $3,852
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,241
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 19392
Total Pay: $42,241

John Rooney holds the role of Detective at PPD Police. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,241.

David Schmidt

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$42,209

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $13,645
Other pay: $4,752
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,209
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 11899
Total Pay: $42,209

At PPD Police, David Schmidt serves as a Detective. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,209.

Robert Conway

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$42,138

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $13,794
Other pay: $4,531
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,138
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 17892
Total Pay: $42,138

Robert Conway holds the role of Detective at PPD Police. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,138.

Steven Ruddy

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$42,083

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $13,533
Other pay: $4,738
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,083
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 31654
Total Pay: $42,083

At PPD Police, Steven Ruddy serves as a Detective. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,083.

Ricardo Reynoso

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$41,913

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $14,278
Other pay: $3,822
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,913
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 2133
Total Pay: $41,913

Ricardo Reynoso is a Detective at PPD Police. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $41,913.

Domenic Oneill

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$41,873

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $13,346
Other pay: $4,714
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,873
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 3214
Total Pay: $41,873

Domenic Oneill holds the role of Detective at PPD Police. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,873.

John Mciver

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$41,859

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $13,160
Other pay: $4,887
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,859
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 23112
Total Pay: $41,859

At PPD Police, John Mciver serves as a Detective. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,859.

Rodney Hunt

Detective/PPD Police

2024 total comp

$41,799

Base pay: $34,547
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,252
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,799
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $94,549
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 12834
Total Pay: $41,799

Rodney Hunt holds the role of Detective at PPD Police. Their status is salaried. In 2024, their total compensation was $41,799.

Lawrence Macmillan

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$41,772

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $13,645
Other pay: $4,315
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,772
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 7616
Total Pay: $41,772

At PPD Police, Lawrence Macmillan serves as a Detective. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,772.

John Lichtner

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$41,695

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $41,695
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,695
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $102,254
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 15268
Total Pay: $41,695

John Lichtner is a Detective at PPD Police. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $41,695.

Andrew Kelly

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$41,689

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $13,570
Other pay: $4,306
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,689
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 7348
Total Pay: $41,689

At PPD Police, Andrew Kelly serves as a Detective. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,689.

Charles James

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$41,689

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $13,570
Other pay: $4,306
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,689
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 29133
Total Pay: $41,689

Charles James works as a Detective for PPD Police. Their status is salaried. Charles earned $41,689 in 2026.

Nicholas Loggia

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$41,578

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $13,471
Other pay: $4,295
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,578
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 941
Total Pay: $41,578

Nicholas Loggia holds the role of Detective at PPD Police. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,578.

Ryan Moore

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$41,564

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $13,458
Other pay: $4,293
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,564
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 25336
Total Pay: $41,564

Ryan Moore is a Detective at PPD Police. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $41,564.

Joseph Rovnan

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$41,564

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $12,899
Other pay: $4,852
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,564
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 22102
Total Pay: $41,564

Joseph Rovnan holds the role of Detective at PPD Police. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,564.

Vincent Strain

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$41,553

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $13,272
Other pay: $4,469
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,553
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 5860
Total Pay: $41,553

Vincent Strain holds the role of Detective at PPD Police. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,553.

Idris Amir

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$41,522

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $13,421
Other pay: $4,289
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,522
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 7054
Total Pay: $41,522

At PPD Police, Idris Amir serves as a Detective. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,522.

Joseph Hogan

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$41,522

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $13,421
Other pay: $4,289
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,522
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 1501
Total Pay: $41,522

Joseph Hogan is a Detective at PPD Police. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $41,522.

Ronald Palumbo

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$41,453

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $12,974
Other pay: $4,667
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,453
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 33032
Total Pay: $41,453

Ronald Palumbo works as a Detective for PPD Police. Their status is salaried. Ronald earned $41,453 in 2026.

Jarell Babb

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$41,411

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $13,234
Other pay: $4,364
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,411
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 34678
Total Pay: $41,411

At PPD Police, Jarell Babb serves as a Detective. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,411.

Charles King

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$41,395

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $12,750
Other pay: $4,833
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,395
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 20994
Total Pay: $41,395

Charles King works as a Detective for PPD Police. Their status is salaried. Charles earned $41,395 in 2026.

Thor Johnson

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$41,370

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $13,533
Other pay: $4,024
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,370
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 26509
Total Pay: $41,370

Thor Johnson is a Detective at PPD Police. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $41,370.

Tommy Kim

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$41,369

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $12,899
Other pay: $4,657
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,369
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 28424
Total Pay: $41,369

At PPD Police, Tommy Kim serves as a Detective. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,369.

Jeffrey Miller

Detective/PPD Police

2021 total comp

$41,349

Base pay: $1,646
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $39,703
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,349
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $85,901
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 2087
Total Pay: $41,349

Jeffrey Miller is a Detective at PPD Police. They work salaried. 2021 total compensation came to $41,349.

Minita Little

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$41,315

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $13,234
Other pay: $4,268
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,315
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 24438
Total Pay: $41,315

Minita Little works as a Detective for PPD Police. Their status is salaried. Minita earned $41,315 in 2026.

Kenneth Roach Jr

Detective/PPD Police

2020 total comp

$40,706

Base pay: $18,233
Overtime: $240
Other pay: $22,233
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,706
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $83,806
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 1184
Total Pay: $40,706

Kenneth Roach Jr is a Detective at PPD Police. They work salaried. 2020 total compensation came to $40,706.

George Pirrone Jr

Detective/PPD Police

2021 total comp

$40,510

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $40,510
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,510
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $85,901
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 29239
Total Pay: $40,510

At PPD Police, George Pirrone Jr serves as a Detective. They work salaried. Their 2021 pay totaled $40,510.

Brian Boos

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$40,382

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $11,855
Other pay: $4,714
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,382
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 3682
Total Pay: $40,382

Brian Boos works as a Detective for PPD Police. Their status is salaried. Brian earned $40,382 in 2026.

Christopher Ehmann

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$40,087

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $11,594
Other pay: $4,680
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,087
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 13137
Total Pay: $40,087

Christopher Ehmann works as a Detective for PPD Police. Their status is salaried. Christopher earned $40,087 in 2026.

Tiffany Sinclair

Detective/PPD Police

2026 total comp

$39,924

Base pay: $23,813
Overtime: $12,228
Other pay: $3,884
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,924
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,788
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 6A12
Public Id: 35924
Total Pay: $39,924

Tiffany Sinclair works as a Detective for PPD Police. Their status is salaried. Tiffany earned $39,924 in 2026.