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City of Rockford / Police Department

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Police Department

Source file: City of Rockford, IL — Employee Compensation / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Police Department provides law enforcement and public safety — patrol, criminal investigation, and emergency response.

In 2025, this agency had 347 employees with median total compensation of $109,338; the highest distinct record was $215,396.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$34.7M
Employees
347
Median total
$109,338
Highest record
$215,396

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 347 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($109,338) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$86,625 (87%)
  • Overtime$13,339 (13%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$44,049
$73,986
$109,338
$125,170
$142,665

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $142,665 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $44,049. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Police Officer
149 · $102,830
Police Investigator
80 · $117,461
Police Sergeant
31 · $137,954
Police Lieutenant
10 · $132,516

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.

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Record list

Employees

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Eric Mclain

Police Lieutenant/Police Department

2025 total comp
$128,368
Base pay
$128,368
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,368

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
27765
Imrf Fica Med
2125
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$60,429
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$5,671
Y2026 Grand Total
242690
Y2026 Salary
$146,537

Eric Mclain holds the role of Police Lieutenant at Police Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,368.

Anthony Curran

Police Investigator/Police Department

2025 total comp
$127,798
Base pay
$104,835
Overtime
$22,963
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,798

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
28155
Imrf Fica Med
1491
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$60,429
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$3,775
Y2026 Grand Total
196867
Y2026 Salary
$102,853

At Police Department, Anthony Curran serves as a Police Investigator. Their 2025 pay totaled $127,798.

Benjamin Johnson

Police Investigator/Police Department

2025 total comp
$127,727
Base pay
$112,626
Overtime
$15,101
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,727

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
28155
Imrf Fica Med
1689
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$60,429
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$4,174
Y2026 Grand Total
211101
Y2026 Salary
$116,491

At Police Department, Benjamin Johnson serves as a Police Investigator. Their 2025 pay totaled $127,727.

Andrew Hartman

Police Sergeant/Police Department

2025 total comp
$127,427
Base pay
$116,043
Overtime
$11,384
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,427

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
17830
Imrf Fica Med
1887
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$60,429
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$4,607
Y2026 Grand Total
215082
Y2026 Salary
$130,165

At Police Department, Andrew Hartman serves as a Police Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $127,427.

Michael Fitzgerald

Police Investigator/Police Department

2025 total comp
$127,398
Base pay
$109,264
Overtime
$18,134
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,398

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
28155
Imrf Fica Med
1658
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$60,429
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$4,174
Y2026 Grand Total
208913
Y2026 Salary
$114,334

Michael Fitzgerald works as a Police Investigator for Police Department. Michael earned $127,398 in 2025.

David Watson

Police Sergeant/Police Department

2025 total comp
$127,116
Base pay
$107,768
Overtime
$19,348
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,116

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
28155
Imrf Fica Med
1760
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$60,429
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$4,546
Y2026 Grand Total
216459
Y2026 Salary
$121,406

David Watson holds the role of Police Sergeant at Police Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,116.

Brandon Dillard

Police Lieutenant/Police Department

2025 total comp
$127,006
Base pay
$119,572
Overtime
$7,434
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,006

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
28155
Imrf Fica Med
1859
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$60,429
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$4,614
Y2026 Grand Total
223408
Y2026 Salary
$128,188

Brandon Dillard holds the role of Police Lieutenant at Police Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,006.

Vincent Kelly

Police Lieutenant/Police Department

2025 total comp
$126,697
Base pay
$121,506
Overtime
$5,191
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,697

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
28155
Imrf Fica Med
1876
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$60,429
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$4,614
Y2026 Grand Total
224610
Y2026 Salary
$129,373

Vincent Kelly holds the role of Police Lieutenant at Police Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,697.

David Nicosia

Police Sergeant/Police Department

2025 total comp
$126,211
Base pay
$122,274
Overtime
$3,937
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,211

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
18770
Imrf Fica Med
1856
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$60,429
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$4,614
Y2026 Grand Total
213820
Y2026 Salary
$127,988

At Police Department, David Nicosia serves as a Police Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,211.

Carlitos Mctizic

Police Officer/Police Department

2025 total comp
$125,814
Base pay
$85,535
Overtime
$40,279
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,814

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
8915
Imrf Fica Med
1366
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$60,429
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$3,552
Y2026 Grand Total
168644
Y2026 Salary
$94,219

Carlitos Mctizic is a Police Officer at Police Department. 2025 total compensation came to $125,814.

Sean Timm

Police Officer/Police Department

2025 total comp
$125,711
Base pay
$78,455
Overtime
$47,255
Other pay
$1
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,711

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
28155
Imrf Fica Med
1200
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$60,429
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$3,203
Y2026 Grand Total
175924
Y2026 Salary
$82,773

Sean Timm is a Police Officer at Police Department. 2025 total compensation came to $125,711.

David Cerasa

Police Investigator/Police Department

2025 total comp
$125,556
Base pay
$103,085
Overtime
$22,472
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,556

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
28155
Imrf Fica Med
1549
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$60,429
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$3,976
Y2026 Grand Total
201109
Y2026 Salary
$106,837

David Cerasa holds the role of Police Investigator at Police Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $125,556.

Michael Lange

Police Sergeant/Police Department

2025 total comp
$125,170
Base pay
$120,884
Overtime
$4,286
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,170

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
28155
Imrf Fica Med
1890
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$60,429
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$4,614
Y2026 Grand Total
225624
Y2026 Salary
$130,373

Michael Lange is a Police Sergeant at Police Department. 2025 total compensation came to $125,170.

Sarah Stinson

Police Officer/Police Department

2025 total comp
$125,100
Base pay
$94,325
Overtime
$30,775
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,100

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
9385
Imrf Fica Med
1461
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$60,429
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$3,751
Y2026 Grand Total
175980
Y2026 Salary
$100,791

Sarah Stinson holds the role of Police Officer at Police Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $125,100.

Gary Kiely

Police Sergeant/Police Department

2025 total comp
$124,823
Base pay
$111,060
Overtime
$13,763
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,823

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
9385
Imrf Fica Med
1707
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$60,429
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$4,174
Y2026 Grand Total
193549
Y2026 Salary
$117,691

Gary Kiely works as a Police Sergeant for Police Department. Gary earned $124,823 in 2025.

Harley Wessner

Police Investigator/Police Department

2025 total comp
$124,127
Base pay
$103,502
Overtime
$20,625
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,127

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
28155
Imrf Fica Med
1471
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$60,429
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$3,775
Y2026 Grand Total
195447
Y2026 Salary
$101,453

Harley Wessner is a Police Investigator at Police Department. 2025 total compensation came to $124,127.

Sean Welsh

Police Investigator/Police Department

2025 total comp
$123,915
Base pay
$108,621
Overtime
$15,294
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,915

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
28155
Imrf Fica Med
1689
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$60,429
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$4,174
Y2026 Grand Total
211101
Y2026 Salary
$116,491

Sean Welsh is a Police Investigator at Police Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,915.

Brian Mace

Police Sergeant/Police Department

2025 total comp
$123,886
Base pay
$119,425
Overtime
$4,461
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,886

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
28155
Imrf Fica Med
1867
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$60,429
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$4,614
Y2026 Grand Total
224001
Y2026 Salary
$128,773

Brian Mace holds the role of Police Sergeant at Police Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,886.

Kyle Haugh

Police Officer/Police Department

2025 total comp
$123,445
Base pay
$93,984
Overtime
$29,461
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,445

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
28155
Imrf Fica Med
1514
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$60,429
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$3,826
Y2026 Grand Total
198508
Y2026 Salary
$104,421

Kyle Haugh is a Police Officer at Police Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,445.

Jonathan Deutsch

Police Investigator/Police Department

2025 total comp
$123,008
Base pay
$109,576
Overtime
$13,432
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,008

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
28155
Imrf Fica Med
1720
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$60,429
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$4,174
Y2026 Grand Total
213290
Y2026 Salary
$118,648

Jonathan Deutsch is a Police Investigator at Police Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,008.

Branden Burke

Police Investigator/Police Department

2025 total comp
$122,906
Base pay
$100,531
Overtime
$22,375
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,906

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
28155
Imrf Fica Med
1558
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$60,429
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$3,976
Y2026 Grand Total
201717
Y2026 Salary
$107,437

Branden Burke works as a Police Investigator for Police Department. Branden earned $122,906 in 2025.

Nolan Walker

Police Investigator/Police Department

2025 total comp
$122,775
Base pay
$103,872
Overtime
$18,903
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,775

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
28155
Imrf Fica Med
1558
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$60,429
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$3,976
Y2026 Grand Total
201717
Y2026 Salary
$107,437

Nolan Walker holds the role of Police Investigator at Police Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,775.

Austin Jacobi

Police Officer/Police Department

2025 total comp
$122,758
Base pay
$95,724
Overtime
$27,034
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,758

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
18770
Imrf Fica Med
1477
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$60,429
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$3,751
Y2026 Grand Total
186442
Y2026 Salary
$101,853

Austin Jacobi works as a Police Officer for Police Department. Austin earned $122,758 in 2025.

Alexander Stone

Police Officer/Police Department

2025 total comp
$122,756
Base pay
$89,727
Overtime
$33,029
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,756

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
28155
Imrf Fica Med
1393
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$60,429
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$3,562
Y2026 Grand Total
189792
Y2026 Salary
$96,089

At Police Department, Alexander Stone serves as a Police Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,756.

James Grana

Police Officer/Police Department

2025 total comp
$122,749
Base pay
$95,331
Overtime
$27,418
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,749

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
9385
Imrf Fica Med
1465
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$60,429
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$3,751
Y2026 Grand Total
176246
Y2026 Salary
$101,053

At Police Department, James Grana serves as a Police Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,749.

Calvin Cuevas Tapia

Police Officer/Police Department

2025 total comp
$122,606
Base pay
$78,862
Overtime
$43,744
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,606

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
9385
Imrf Fica Med
1175
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$60,429
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$3,136
Y2026 Grand Total
155330
Y2026 Salary
$81,041

Calvin Cuevas Tapia works as a Police Officer for Police Department. Calvin earned $122,606 in 2025.

Joshua Carpenter

Police Officer/Police Department

2025 total comp
$122,589
Base pay
$100,473
Overtime
$22,116
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,589

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
28155
Imrf Fica Med
1499
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$60,429
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$3,825
Y2026 Grand Total
197459
Y2026 Salary
$103,388

Joshua Carpenter holds the role of Police Officer at Police Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,589.

Kaera Shelby

Police Investigator/Police Department

2025 total comp
$122,167
Base pay
$104,457
Overtime
$17,710
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,167

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
26745
Imrf Fica Med
1558
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$60,429
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$3,976
Y2026 Grand Total
200307
Y2026 Salary
$107,437

Kaera Shelby is a Police Investigator at Police Department. 2025 total compensation came to $122,167.

Douglas Ivy

Police Officer/Police Department

2025 total comp
$122,118
Base pay
$95,776
Overtime
$26,342
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,118

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
9385
Imrf Fica Med
1457
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$60,429
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$3,751
Y2026 Grand Total
175637
Y2026 Salary
$100,453

Douglas Ivy holds the role of Police Officer at Police Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,118.

Jordan Stedman

Police Sergeant/Police Department

2025 total comp
$122,018
Base pay
$118,569
Overtime
$3,449
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,018

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
26745
Imrf Fica Med
1841
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$60,429
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$4,614
Y2026 Grand Total
220781
Y2026 Salary
$126,988

Jordan Stedman holds the role of Police Sergeant at Police Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,018.

Joshua Peterson

Police Investigator/Police Department

2025 total comp
$121,977
Base pay
$110,737
Overtime
$11,239
Other pay
$1
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,977

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
28155
Imrf Fica Med
1698
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$60,429
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$4,174
Y2026 Grand Total
211710
Y2026 Salary
$117,091

At Police Department, Joshua Peterson serves as a Police Investigator. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,977.

Kevin Case

Police Officer/Police Department

2025 total comp
$121,564
Base pay
$96,519
Overtime
$25,046
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,564

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
28155
Imrf Fica Med
1486
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$60,429
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$3,805
Y2026 Grand Total
196514
Y2026 Salary
$102,477

Kevin Case works as a Police Officer for Police Department. Kevin earned $121,564 in 2025.

Irvin Benitez

Police Officer/Police Department

2025 total comp
$121,554
Base pay
$94,866
Overtime
$26,688
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,554

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
26745
Imrf Fica Med
1470
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$60,429
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$3,751
Y2026 Grand Total
193949
Y2026 Salary
$101,391

Irvin Benitez works as a Police Officer for Police Department. Irvin earned $121,554 in 2025.