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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
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

$3,331$170,206+

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 3

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.

Jeremiah Cizerle

Police Sergeant/Police Department

2025 total comp
$121,477
Base pay
$117,498
Overtime
$3,979
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,477

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
26745
Imrf Fica Med
1867
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$60,429
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$4,614
Y2026 Grand Total
222591
Y2026 Salary
$128,773

Jeremiah Cizerle works as a Police Sergeant for Police Department. Jeremiah earned $121,477 in 2025.

Ryan Terranova

Police Officer/Police Department

2025 total comp
$121,024
Base pay
$100,629
Overtime
$20,395
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,024

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
9385
Imrf Fica Med
1497
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$60,429
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$3,826
Y2026 Grand Total
178544
Y2026 Salary
$103,244

Ryan Terranova holds the role of Police Officer at Police Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,024.

Jeremiah Hedlund

Police Investigator/Police Department

2025 total comp
$120,798
Base pay
$97,989
Overtime
$22,809
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,798

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

Jeremiah Hedlund works as a Police Investigator for Police Department. Jeremiah earned $120,798 in 2025.

Brandon Ballenger

Police Officer/Police Department

2025 total comp
$120,773
Base pay
$95,794
Overtime
$24,979
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,773

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
9385
Imrf Fica Med
1370
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$60,429
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$3,562
Y2026 Grand Total
169384
Y2026 Salary
$94,476

Brandon Ballenger works as a Police Officer for Police Department. Brandon earned $120,773 in 2025.

Ryan Cory

Police Investigator/Police Department

2025 total comp
$120,687
Base pay
$111,190
Overtime
$9,498
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,687

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
28155
Imrf Fica Med
1707
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$60,429
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$4,174
Y2026 Grand Total
212319
Y2026 Salary
$117,691

At Police Department, Ryan Cory serves as a Police Investigator. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,687.

Robert Wiest

Police Investigator/Police Department

2025 total comp
$120,625
Base pay
$97,699
Overtime
$22,925
Other pay
$1
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,625

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
28155
Imrf Fica Med
1531
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$60,429
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$3,976
Y2026 Grand Total
199836
Y2026 Salary
$105,582

Robert Wiest is a Police Investigator at Police Department. 2025 total compensation came to $120,625.

Joshua Arthur

Police Investigator/Police Department

2025 total comp
$120,116
Base pay
$111,032
Overtime
$9,084
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,116

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

Joshua Arthur is a Police Investigator at Police Department. 2025 total compensation came to $120,116.

Joseph Caltagerone

Retired or Separated in 2025/Police Department

2025 total comp
$120,091
Base pay
$116,428
Overtime
$3,663
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,091

Joseph Caltagerone holds the role of Retired or Separated in 2025 at Police Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $120,091.

Rose Schiro

Police Officer/Police Department

2025 total comp
$119,500
Base pay
$88,644
Overtime
$30,856
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,500

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
28155
Imrf Fica Med
1433
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$60,429
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$3,751
Y2026 Grand Total
192784
Y2026 Salary
$98,853

At Police Department, Rose Schiro serves as a Police Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,500.

Jonathan Vargas

Police Officer/Police Department

2025 total comp
$119,353
Base pay
$99,641
Overtime
$19,712
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,353

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
18770
Imrf Fica Med
1490
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$60,429
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$3,802
Y2026 Grand Total
187425
Y2026 Salary
$102,771

At Police Department, Jonathan Vargas serves as a Police Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,353.

Robert Washo

Police Investigator/Police Department

2025 total comp
$118,561
Base pay
$107,421
Overtime
$11,140
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,561

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
26745
Imrf Fica Med
1689
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$60,429
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$4,174
Y2026 Grand Total
209691
Y2026 Salary
$116,491

Robert Washo works as a Police Investigator for Police Department. Robert earned $118,561 in 2025.

Abel Castaneda

Police Officer/Police Department

2025 total comp
$118,084
Base pay
$94,066
Overtime
$24,018
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,084

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
9385
Imrf Fica Med
1493
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$60,429
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$3,751
Y2026 Grand Total
178212
Y2026 Salary
$102,991

At Police Department, Abel Castaneda serves as a Police Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,084.

Jesse Geiken

Police Sergeant/Police Department

2025 total comp
$117,844
Base pay
$111,708
Overtime
$6,136
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,844

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
28155
Imrf Fica Med
1675
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$60,429
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$4,174
Y2026 Grand Total
210130
Y2026 Salary
$115,534

At Police Department, Jesse Geiken serves as a Police Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $117,844.