City of Baltimore / Fire Department (158)
Agency file
The Fire Department (158) provides fire protection and emergency response, including prevention, inspection, rescue, and medical aid.
In 2020, this agency had 20 employees with median total compensation of $87,222; the highest distinct record was $116,529.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2020 total compensation is spread across the 20 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($87,222) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
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.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $104,170 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $63,187. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
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.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 7 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $1.4M — | 20 — | $67,755 — |
| 2015 | $1.2M ▼ 14.6% | 15 ▼ 25.0% | $75,593 ▲ 11.6% |
| 2016 | $1.3M ▲ 11.7% | 17 ▲ 13.3% | $76,417 ▲ 1.1% |
| 2017 | $1.4M ▲ 11.2% | 17 ±0% | $80,395 ▲ 5.2% |
| 2018 | $1.5M ▲ 3.6% | 18 ▲ 5.9% | $83,223 ▲ 3.5% |
| 2019 | $1.5M ▲ 0.3% | 18 ±0% | $88,635 ▲ 6.5% |
| 2020 | $1.7M ▲ 13.5% | 20 ▲ 11.1% | $87,222 ▼ 1.6% |
Record list
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EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (158)
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Kyle Kennedy holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (158). Hired in 2015, they have about 5 years of service. In 2020, their total compensation was $68,660.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department (158)
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Edward Mcnair works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department (158). They have served since 2002 (about 11 years). Edward earned $68,069 in 2013.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department (158)
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At Fire Department (158), Brian Simpkins Jr serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Hired in 2002, they have about 11 years of service. Their 2013 pay totaled $67,441.
Fire Pump Operator, Als/Fire Department (158)
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At Fire Department (158), Russell Mueller serves as a Fire Pump Operator, Als. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 10 years. Their 2013 pay totaled $67,181.
Fire Pump Operator, Als/Fire Department (158)
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Avery Thurman works as a Fire Pump Operator, Als for Fire Department (158). They have served since 2003 (about 10 years). Avery earned $66,919 in 2013.