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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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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.