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City of Phoenix, Arizona / Police Department / Forensic Scientist IV

Job-title file

Forensic Scientist IV

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

33 employees hold this title in Police Department. Median total compensation for the role is $124,116, above the department median of $105,309.

Employees
33
Total payroll
$3.7M
Role median
$124,116
Agency median
$105,309
Comparison
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What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$15,699$148,396+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 33 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.

Compare jurisdictions

Forensic Scientist beyond City of Phoenix, Arizona

This role is reported in 13 jurisdictions. In City of Phoenix, Arizona, the median of $67,705 ranks #10 of 13. See Forensic Scientist across all of City of Phoenix, Arizona

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

District of Columbia
$104,168 · 10
Minnesota
$80,922 · 146
City of Baltimore
$80,420 · 200
Texas
$78,318 · 440
Illinois
$76,900 · 146
Missouri
$76,117 · 55

Median total compensation for comparable Forensic Scientist roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

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Record list

Employees with this title

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Kevin Knapp

Forensic Scientist IV/Police Department

2023 total comp
$169,092
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$169,092
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$169,092

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7

Kevin Knapp is a Forensic Scientist IV at Police Department. 2023 total compensation came to $169,092.

Edwin Cain Iii

Forensic Scientist IV/Police Department

2025 total comp
$136,755
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$136,755
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,755

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007

At Police Department, Edwin Cain Iii serves as a Forensic Scientist IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,755.

Donald Stenberg Iii

Forensic Scientist IV/Police Department

2025 total comp
$135,619
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$135,619
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,619

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Benefits Category
007

At Police Department, Donald Stenberg Iii serves as a Forensic Scientist IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $135,619.

Michael Osvold

Forensic Scientist IV/Police Department

2025 total comp
$134,852
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$134,852
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,852

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007

Michael Osvold is a Forensic Scientist IV at Police Department. 2025 total compensation came to $134,852.

Allison Sedowski

Forensic Scientist IV/Police Department

2025 total comp
$134,483
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$134,483
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,483

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Benefits Category
007

Allison Sedowski works as a Forensic Scientist IV for Police Department. Allison earned $134,483 in 2025.

Nicole Harris

Forensic Scientist IV/Police Department

2025 total comp
$129,748
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$129,748
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,748

Source-specific fields

Benefits Category
007

At Police Department, Nicole Harris serves as a Forensic Scientist IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,748.

Matthew St Clair

Forensic Scientist IV/Police Department

2025 total comp
$129,748
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$129,748
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,748

Source-specific fields

Benefits Category
007

Matthew St Clair is a Forensic Scientist IV at Police Department. 2025 total compensation came to $129,748.

Kevin Albrecht

Forensic Scientist IV/Police Department

2025 total comp
$129,628
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$129,628
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,628

Source-specific fields

Benefits Category
007

At Police Department, Kevin Albrecht serves as a Forensic Scientist IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,628.

Kelcey Reed

Forensic Scientist IV/Police Department

2025 total comp
$129,563
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$129,563
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,563

Source-specific fields

Benefits Category
007

At Police Department, Kelcey Reed serves as a Forensic Scientist IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,563.

Heather Fairchild

Forensic Scientist IV/Police Department

2025 total comp
$129,259
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$129,259
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,259

Source-specific fields

Benefits Category
007

Heather Fairchild is a Forensic Scientist IV at Police Department. 2025 total compensation came to $129,259.

Emily Foley

Forensic Scientist IV/Police Department

2025 total comp
$127,274
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$127,274
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,274

Source-specific fields

Benefits Category
007

Emily Foley is a Forensic Scientist IV at Police Department. 2025 total compensation came to $127,274.

Jenifer Palmer

Forensic Scientist IV/Police Department

2025 total comp
$126,940
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$126,940
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,940

Source-specific fields

Benefits Category
007

Jenifer Palmer is a Forensic Scientist IV at Police Department. 2025 total compensation came to $126,940.

Matthew Seabert

Forensic Scientist IV/Police Department

2025 total comp
$126,940
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$126,940
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,940

Source-specific fields

Benefits Category
007

Matthew Seabert is a Forensic Scientist IV at Police Department. 2025 total compensation came to $126,940.

Michael Beddow

Forensic Scientist IV/Police Department

2025 total comp
$126,886
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$126,886
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,886

Source-specific fields

Benefits Category
007

At Police Department, Michael Beddow serves as a Forensic Scientist IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,886.

Allison Speckels

Forensic Scientist IV/Police Department

2025 total comp
$126,886
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$126,886
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,886

Source-specific fields

Benefits Category
007

Allison Speckels holds the role of Forensic Scientist IV at Police Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,886.

Christie Abbott

Forensic Scientist IV/Police Department

2025 total comp
$126,779
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$126,779
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,779

Source-specific fields

Benefits Category
007

Christie Abbott is a Forensic Scientist IV at Police Department. 2025 total compensation came to $126,779.

Allison Loll

Forensic Scientist IV/Police Department

2024 total comp
$124,116
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$124,116
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,116

Source-specific fields

Benefits Category
007

Allison Loll holds the role of Forensic Scientist IV at Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $124,116.

Erica Bell

Forensic Scientist IV/Police Department

2023 total comp
$123,492
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$123,492
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,492

Source-specific fields

Benefits Category
7

Erica Bell holds the role of Forensic Scientist IV at Police Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $123,492.

Gayle Swanson

Forensic Scientist IV/Police Department

2023 total comp
$121,331
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$121,331
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,331

Source-specific fields

Benefits Category
7

Gayle Swanson holds the role of Forensic Scientist IV at Police Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $121,331.

Jamie Smyers

Forensic Scientist IV/Police Department

2025 total comp
$111,033
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$111,033
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,033

Source-specific fields

Benefits Category
007

Jamie Smyers is a Forensic Scientist IV at Police Department. 2025 total compensation came to $111,033.

Dana Chapman

Forensic Scientist IV/Police Department

2025 total comp
$109,749
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$109,749
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,749

Source-specific fields

Benefits Category
007

Dana Chapman is a Forensic Scientist IV at Police Department. 2025 total compensation came to $109,749.

Nicholas Rubino

Forensic Scientist IV/Police Department

2025 total comp
$109,261
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$109,261
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,261

Source-specific fields

Benefits Category
007

Nicholas Rubino is a Forensic Scientist IV at Police Department. 2025 total compensation came to $109,261.

Hilary Werner

Forensic Scientist IV/Police Department

2025 total comp
$108,588
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$108,588
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,588

Source-specific fields

Benefits Category
007

Hilary Werner works as a Forensic Scientist IV for Police Department. Hilary earned $108,588 in 2025.

Richard Bond

Forensic Scientist IV/Police Department

2025 total comp
$108,200
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$108,200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,200

Source-specific fields

Benefits Category
007

At Police Department, Richard Bond serves as a Forensic Scientist IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,200.

Daniel Lobato

Forensic Scientist IV/Police Department

2025 total comp
$108,040
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$108,040
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,040

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Benefits Category
007

Daniel Lobato is a Forensic Scientist IV at Police Department. 2025 total compensation came to $108,040.

Kristin Harris

Forensic Scientist IV/Police Department

2025 total comp
$102,481
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$102,481
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,481

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Benefits Category
007

Kristin Harris works as a Forensic Scientist IV for Police Department. Kristin earned $102,481 in 2025.

Kristen Wynn

Forensic Scientist IV/Police Department

2025 total comp
$98,796
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$98,796
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,796

Source-specific fields

Benefits Category
007

Kristen Wynn holds the role of Forensic Scientist IV at Police Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,796.

John Musselman

Forensic Scientist IV/Police Department

2024 total comp
$93,383
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$93,383
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,383

Source-specific fields

Benefits Category
007

At Police Department, John Musselman serves as a Forensic Scientist IV. Their 2024 pay totaled $93,383.

Saaben Reyes

Forensic Scientist IV/Police Department

2025 total comp
$92,391
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$92,391
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,391

Source-specific fields

Benefits Category
007

At Police Department, Saaben Reyes serves as a Forensic Scientist IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,391.

Amy Griffin

Forensic Scientist IV/Police Department

2025 total comp
$89,668
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$89,668
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,668

Source-specific fields

Benefits Category
007

Amy Griffin is a Forensic Scientist IV at Police Department. 2025 total compensation came to $89,668.

Brianne Gobeski

Forensic Scientist IV/Police Department

2023 total comp
$80,747
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$80,747
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,747

Source-specific fields

Benefits Category
7

Brianne Gobeski works as a Forensic Scientist IV for Police Department. Brianne earned $80,747 in 2023.

Kelley Merwin

Forensic Scientist IV/Police Department

2025 total comp
$31,830
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$31,830
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,830

Source-specific fields

Benefits Category
007

At Police Department, Kelley Merwin serves as a Forensic Scientist IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,830.

Carl Speckels

Forensic Scientist IV/Police Department

2025 total comp
$15,699
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$15,699
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$15,699

Source-specific fields

Benefits Category
007

At Police Department, Carl Speckels serves as a Forensic Scientist IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,699.