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Police

Source file: City of San Jose — Employee Compensation / ingested Jun 19, 2026

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

In 2025, this agency had 1,992 employees with median total compensation of $204,814; the highest distinct record was $656,208.

Year
2025
Employees
1,992
Median total
$204,814
Highest record
$656,208

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$3$482,591+

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 1,992 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($204,814) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$115,336 (55%)
  • Overtime$40,297 (19%)
  • Other$14,419 (7%)
  • Benefits$38,637 (19%)

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
$13,015
$97,073
$204,814
$315,478
$395,372

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $395,372 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $13,015. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Police Officer
819 · $286,862
Police Sergeant
180 · $389,959
Police Recruit
89 · $28,448

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 28

Dawit Mulugeta

Police Communication Specialist Ft/Police

2025 total comp
$181,402
Base pay
$109,672
Overtime
$24,480
Other pay
$15,360
Benefits
$31,889
Total compensation
$181,402

Source-specific fields

Id
2738
Total Cash Compensation
$149,513

Dawit Mulugeta holds the role of Police Communication Specialist Ft at Police. In 2025, their total compensation was $181,402.

Michelle Pease

Police Radio Dispatcher Ft/Police

2025 total comp
$181,382
Base pay
$113,962
Overtime
$16,910
Other pay
$8,932
Benefits
$41,577
Total compensation
$181,382

Source-specific fields

Id
3007
Total Cash Compensation
$139,805

At Police, Michelle Pease serves as a Police Radio Dispatcher Ft. Their 2025 pay totaled $181,382.

Lance Smith

Police Radio Dispatcher Ft/Police

2025 total comp
$181,263
Base pay
$130,751
Overtime
$7,389
Other pay
$5,619
Benefits
$37,504
Total compensation
$181,263

Source-specific fields

Id
2898
Total Cash Compensation
$143,760

Lance Smith works as a Police Radio Dispatcher Ft for Police. Lance earned $181,263 in 2025.

Glenn Jue

Senr Auditor/Police

2025 total comp
$180,667
Base pay
$119,931
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,573
Benefits
$59,163
Total compensation
$180,667

Source-specific fields

Id
3590
Total Cash Compensation
$121,504

Glenn Jue holds the role of Senr Auditor at Police. In 2025, their total compensation was $180,667.

Mary Sunzeri

Police Radio Dispatcher Ft/Police

2025 total comp
$180,583
Base pay
$130,751
Overtime
$3,103
Other pay
$13,780
Benefits
$32,950
Total compensation
$180,583

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Id
2790
Total Cash Compensation
$147,634

Mary Sunzeri is a Police Radio Dispatcher Ft at Police. 2025 total compensation came to $180,583.

Thomas Eng

Police Forensic Analyst II/Police

2025 total comp
$179,865
Base pay
$103,670
Overtime
$49,910
Other pay
$1,356
Benefits
$24,929
Total compensation
$179,865

Source-specific fields

Id
2590
Total Cash Compensation
$154,936

At Police, Thomas Eng serves as a Police Forensic Analyst II. Their 2025 pay totaled $179,865.

Doralinda Landa

Police Communication Specialist Ft/Police

2025 total comp
$179,789
Base pay
$109,672
Overtime
$19,855
Other pay
$12,144
Benefits
$38,117
Total compensation
$179,789

Source-specific fields

Id
2961
Total Cash Compensation
$141,671

At Police, Doralinda Landa serves as a Police Communication Specialist Ft. Their 2025 pay totaled $179,789.

Brandy Cook

Police Radio Dispatcher Ft/Police

2025 total comp
$179,533
Base pay
$130,751
Overtime
$3,292
Other pay
$13,227
Benefits
$32,264
Total compensation
$179,533

Source-specific fields

Id
2800
Total Cash Compensation
$147,269

Brandy Cook is a Police Radio Dispatcher Ft at Police. 2025 total compensation came to $179,533.

Cesar Gonzalez

Police Officer/Police

2025 total comp
$179,377
Base pay
$123,514
Overtime
$18,987
Other pay
$8,124
Benefits
$28,751
Total compensation
$179,377

Source-specific fields

Id
2705
Total Cash Compensation
$150,625

Cesar Gonzalez works as a Police Officer for Police. Cesar earned $179,377 in 2025.

Gabriel Juarez

Police Officer/Police

2025 total comp
$179,166
Base pay
$118,145
Overtime
$15,437
Other pay
$6,658
Benefits
$38,927
Total compensation
$179,166

Source-specific fields

Id
2994
Total Cash Compensation
$140,239

Gabriel Juarez holds the role of Police Officer at Police. In 2025, their total compensation was $179,166.

Debra Delgado

Police Communication Specialist Ft/Police

2025 total comp
$178,756
Base pay
$109,672
Overtime
$2,581
Other pay
$9,799
Benefits
$56,705
Total compensation
$178,756

Source-specific fields

Id
3574
Total Cash Compensation
$122,051

Debra Delgado is a Police Communication Specialist Ft at Police. 2025 total compensation came to $178,756.

Brandon Nguyen

Police Officer/Police

2025 total comp
$178,736
Base pay
$123,514
Overtime
$19,341
Other pay
$9,231
Benefits
$26,650
Total compensation
$178,736

Source-specific fields

Id
2675
Total Cash Compensation
$152,086

Brandon Nguyen holds the role of Police Officer at Police. In 2025, their total compensation was $178,736.

Shawntae Brown

Police Radio Dispatcher Ft/Police

2025 total comp
$178,729
Base pay
$111,393
Overtime
$24,474
Other pay
$14,219
Benefits
$28,643
Total compensation
$178,729

Source-specific fields

Id
2723
Total Cash Compensation
$150,086

Shawntae Brown works as a Police Radio Dispatcher Ft for Police. Shawntae earned $178,729 in 2025.

Hector Mora

Police Property Specialist II/Police

2025 total comp
$178,659
Base pay
$93,232
Overtime
$24,184
Other pay
$3,510
Benefits
$57,733
Total compensation
$178,659

Source-specific fields

Id
3626
Total Cash Compensation
$120,926

Hector Mora is a Police Property Specialist II at Police. 2025 total compensation came to $178,659.

Rob Castaneda

Police Radio Dispatcher Ft/Police

2025 total comp
$178,602
Base pay
$130,751
Overtime
$490
Other pay
$5,886
Benefits
$41,474
Total compensation
$178,602

Source-specific fields

Id
3080
Total Cash Compensation
$137,127

At Police, Rob Castaneda serves as a Police Radio Dispatcher Ft. Their 2025 pay totaled $178,602.

Olivia Siverts

Police Radio Dispatcher Ft/Police

2025 total comp
$178,348
Base pay
$123,969
Overtime
$20,938
Other pay
$11,013
Benefits
$22,428
Total compensation
$178,348

Source-specific fields

Id
2559
Total Cash Compensation
$155,920

Olivia Siverts holds the role of Police Radio Dispatcher Ft at Police. In 2025, their total compensation was $178,348.

Christina Campbell

Police Communication Specialist Ft/Police

2025 total comp
$178,325
Base pay
$109,672
Overtime
$4,265
Other pay
$7,649
Benefits
$56,739
Total compensation
$178,325

Source-specific fields

Id
3589
Total Cash Compensation
$121,586

At Police, Christina Campbell serves as a Police Communication Specialist Ft. Their 2025 pay totaled $178,325.

Kristin Felt

Police Radio Dispatcher Ft/Police

2025 total comp
$177,568
Base pay
$118,424
Overtime
$6,806
Other pay
$10,502
Benefits
$41,837
Total compensation
$177,568

Source-specific fields

Id
3113
Total Cash Compensation
$135,732

Kristin Felt works as a Police Radio Dispatcher Ft for Police. Kristin earned $177,568 in 2025.

Jeff Weng

Police Radio Dispatcher Ft/Police

2025 total comp
$177,418
Base pay
$130,751
Overtime
$4,112
Other pay
$9,650
Benefits
$32,905
Total compensation
$177,418

Source-specific fields

Id
2876
Total Cash Compensation
$144,513

Jeff Weng works as a Police Radio Dispatcher Ft for Police. Jeff earned $177,418 in 2025.

Jessica Jones

Police Radio Dispatcher Ft/Police

2025 total comp
$177,237
Base pay
$130,751
Overtime
$15,150
Other pay
$8,411
Benefits
$22,925
Total compensation
$177,237

Source-specific fields

Id
2611
Total Cash Compensation
$154,312

Jessica Jones works as a Police Radio Dispatcher Ft for Police. Jessica earned $177,237 in 2025.

Faatuai Williams

Police Radio Dispatcher Ft/Police

2025 total comp
$176,871
Base pay
$122,890
Overtime
$16,591
Other pay
$13,918
Benefits
$23,471
Total compensation
$176,871

Source-specific fields

Id
2633
Total Cash Compensation
$153,400

Faatuai Williams works as a Police Radio Dispatcher Ft for Police. Faatuai earned $176,871 in 2025.

Ryan Lesondak

Police Officer/Police

2025 total comp
$176,647
Base pay
$133,618
Overtime
$5,379
Other pay
$5,686
Benefits
$31,963
Total compensation
$176,647

Source-specific fields

Id
2872
Total Cash Compensation
$144,683

Ryan Lesondak works as a Police Officer for Police. Ryan earned $176,647 in 2025.

Mario Recinos

Mef; Tempee Retiree U Nx/Police

2025 total comp
$176,376
Base pay
$52,716
Overtime
$42,619
Other pay
$71,747
Benefits
$9,293
Total compensation
$176,376

Source-specific fields

Id
2296
Total Cash Compensation
$167,082

At Police, Mario Recinos serves as a Mef; Tempee Retiree U Nx. Their 2025 pay totaled $176,376.

Jesse Lepe

Community Service Officer II/Police

2025 total comp
$176,208
Base pay
$111,004
Overtime
$24,305
Other pay
$11,834
Benefits
$29,065
Total compensation
$176,208

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Id
2804
Total Cash Compensation
$147,143

At Police, Jesse Lepe serves as a Community Service Officer II. Their 2025 pay totaled $176,208.

Ali Ahmad

Community Service Officer II/Police

2025 total comp
$175,915
Base pay
$104,404
Overtime
$25,703
Other pay
$5,404
Benefits
$40,404
Total compensation
$175,915

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Id
3128
Total Cash Compensation
$135,511

At Police, Ali Ahmad serves as a Community Service Officer II. Their 2025 pay totaled $175,915.

Javier Diaz

Background Investigator Ft/Police

2025 total comp
$175,766
Base pay
$140,433
Overtime
$18,518
Other pay
$2,652
Benefits
$14,163
Total compensation
$175,766

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Id
2423
Total Cash Compensation
$161,603

Javier Diaz is a Background Investigator Ft at Police. 2025 total compensation came to $175,766.

Kristyn Julian

Police Radio Dispatcher Ft/Police

2025 total comp
$175,142
Base pay
$115,795
Overtime
$21,970
Other pay
$7,790
Benefits
$29,587
Total compensation
$175,142

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Id
2845
Total Cash Compensation
$145,555

Kristyn Julian holds the role of Police Radio Dispatcher Ft at Police. In 2025, their total compensation was $175,142.

Dayanara Chavez-Contreras

Police Officer/Police

2025 total comp
$175,083
Base pay
$123,514
Overtime
$13,427
Other pay
$8,761
Benefits
$29,381
Total compensation
$175,083

Source-specific fields

Id
2839
Total Cash Compensation
$145,702

Dayanara Chavez-Contreras works as a Police Officer for Police. Dayanara earned $175,083 in 2025.

Antonia Garcia

Police Communication Specialist Ft/Police

2025 total comp
$174,968
Base pay
$109,672
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,188
Benefits
$56,108
Total compensation
$174,968

Source-specific fields

Id
3720
Total Cash Compensation
$118,860

Antonia Garcia works as a Police Communication Specialist Ft for Police. Antonia earned $174,968 in 2025.

Diego Ramirez

Police Officer/Police

2025 total comp
$174,952
Base pay
$127,276
Overtime
$10,422
Other pay
$6,645
Benefits
$30,609
Total compensation
$174,952

Source-specific fields

Id
2883
Total Cash Compensation
$144,343

At Police, Diego Ramirez serves as a Police Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $174,952.

Bonnie Alvarez

Police Communication Specialist Ft/Police

2025 total comp
$174,934
Base pay
$109,672
Overtime
$18,453
Other pay
$17,901
Benefits
$28,908
Total compensation
$174,934

Source-specific fields

Id
2830
Total Cash Compensation
$146,026

Bonnie Alvarez is a Police Communication Specialist Ft at Police. 2025 total compensation came to $174,934.

Luis Palomino

Police Communication Specialist Ft/Police

2025 total comp
$174,624
Base pay
$99,709
Overtime
$25,234
Other pay
$9,266
Benefits
$40,415
Total compensation
$174,624

Source-specific fields

Id
3168
Total Cash Compensation
$134,209

Luis Palomino holds the role of Police Communication Specialist Ft at Police. In 2025, their total compensation was $174,624.

Craig Martin

Background Investigator Ft/Police

2025 total comp
$174,354
Base pay
$140,433
Overtime
$9,792
Other pay
$35
Benefits
$24,094
Total compensation
$174,354

Source-specific fields

Id
2719
Total Cash Compensation
$150,260

Craig Martin is a Background Investigator Ft at Police. 2025 total compensation came to $174,354.

Simeon Merid

Police Officer/Police

2025 total comp
$174,327
Base pay
$78,110
Overtime
$42,249
Other pay
$39,455
Benefits
$14,512
Total compensation
$174,327

Source-specific fields

Id
2460
Total Cash Compensation
$159,814

At Police, Simeon Merid serves as a Police Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $174,327.

Tutoatasi Alaalatoa

Police Officer/Police

2025 total comp
$174,026
Base pay
$135,622
Overtime
$485
Other pay
$5,761
Benefits
$32,159
Total compensation
$174,026

Source-specific fields

Id
2954
Total Cash Compensation
$141,867

Tutoatasi Alaalatoa is a Police Officer at Police. 2025 total compensation came to $174,026.

James Mistretta

Maintenance Worker II/Police

2025 total comp
$173,187
Base pay
$94,349
Overtime
$42,747
Other pay
$9,932
Benefits
$26,159
Total compensation
$173,187

Source-specific fields

Id
2809
Total Cash Compensation
$147,028

James Mistretta holds the role of Maintenance Worker II at Police. In 2025, their total compensation was $173,187.

Christina Garza

Community Service Officer II/Police

2025 total comp
$173,163
Base pay
$104,950
Overtime
$6,197
Other pay
$1,839
Benefits
$60,176
Total compensation
$173,163

Source-specific fields

Id
3994
Total Cash Compensation
$112,986

At Police, Christina Garza serves as a Community Service Officer II. Their 2025 pay totaled $173,163.

Marcelo Vinluan

Police Property Specialist II/Police

2025 total comp
$173,117
Base pay
$93,232
Overtime
$50,604
Other pay
$4,608
Benefits
$24,673
Total compensation
$173,117

Source-specific fields

Id
2768
Total Cash Compensation
$148,445

Marcelo Vinluan works as a Police Property Specialist II for Police. Marcelo earned $173,117 in 2025.

Graham Dahl

Police Communication Specialist Ft/Police

2025 total comp
$172,793
Base pay
$109,672
Overtime
$19,482
Other pay
$5,581
Benefits
$38,058
Total compensation
$172,793

Source-specific fields

Id
3154
Total Cash Compensation
$134,735

Graham Dahl works as a Police Communication Specialist Ft for Police. Graham earned $172,793 in 2025.

Olivia Smith

Community Service Officer II/Police

2025 total comp
$172,466
Base pay
$111,004
Overtime
$31,751
Other pay
$8,522
Benefits
$21,189
Total compensation
$172,466

Source-specific fields

Id
2689
Total Cash Compensation
$151,277

Olivia Smith works as a Community Service Officer II for Police. Olivia earned $172,466 in 2025.