City of Boston / Boston Fire Department
Agency file
The Boston Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency response, including prevention, inspection, rescue, and medical aid.
In 2024, this agency had 1,805 employees with median total compensation of $174,516; the highest distinct record was $373,465.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 1,805 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($174,516) — 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 $255,112 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $83,018. 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.
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Record list
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Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Stephen Gargan works as a Fire Fighter for Boston Fire Department. Stephen earned $130,122 in 2024.
Fire Fighter-Technician/Boston Fire Department
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Colin Downing is a Fire Fighter-Technician at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $130,078.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Jennifer Crosby is a Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $129,961.
Fire Fighter-Technician/Boston Fire Department
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At Boston Fire Department, Luke Pugsley serves as a Fire Fighter-Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $129,909.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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At Boston Fire Department, Matthew Beck serves as a Fire Fighter. Their 2024 pay totaled $129,862.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Christian Dorion is a Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $129,442.
Fire Fighter-Technician/Boston Fire Department
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At Boston Fire Department, Matthew Enos serves as a Fire Fighter-Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $129,367.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Matthew Zager holds the role of Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $129,142.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Thomas Hagerty holds the role of Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $128,786.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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James Haidul is a Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $128,433.
Heavy Mtr Equipment Repairperson Bfd/Boston Fire Department
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Barry Brown holds the role of Heavy Mtr Equipment Repairperson Bfd at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $128,339.
Principal Administrative Assistant/Boston Fire Department
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Mary Kilgallen is a Principal Administrative Assistant at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $127,869.
Fire Alarm Operator/Boston Fire Department
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Jennifer Boulton is a Fire Alarm Operator at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $127,836.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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At Boston Fire Department, John Mcnulty serves as a Fire Fighter. Their 2024 pay totaled $127,723.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Kevin O'Brien is a Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $127,620.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Kevin Lawler holds the role of Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $127,418.
Principal Administrative Assistant/Boston Fire Department
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Joanne Donovan is a Principal Administrative Assistant at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $127,318.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Joseph Starkey is a Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $127,097.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Dong Le holds the role of Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $126,770.
Principal Administrative Assistant/Boston Fire Department
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Julie Devin works as a Principal Administrative Assistant for Boston Fire Department. Julie earned $126,402 in 2024.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Antonio Santillan is a Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $125,759.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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At Boston Fire Department, Daitannah Smith serves as a Fire Fighter. Their 2024 pay totaled $125,268.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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At Boston Fire Department, Joseph Upton serves as a Fire Fighter. Their 2024 pay totaled $124,702.
Fire Fighter-Technician/Boston Fire Department
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Brian Mckinley is a Fire Fighter-Technician at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $124,684.
District Fire Chief/Boston Fire Department
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Igor Verbitzki works as a District Fire Chief for Boston Fire Department. Igor earned $124,446 in 2024.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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At Boston Fire Department, Matthew Coose serves as a Fire Fighter. Their 2024 pay totaled $124,355.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Michael Michel is a Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $124,340.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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At Boston Fire Department, Jeremy Michaud serves as a Fire Fighter. Their 2024 pay totaled $124,122.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Timothy Callahan holds the role of Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $123,866.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Joseph Panetta holds the role of Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $123,796.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Jason Wetterhahn holds the role of Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $123,689.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Alexander Feeney is a Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $123,463.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Paul Falvey holds the role of Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $123,419.
Principal Administrative Assistant/Boston Fire Department
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At Boston Fire Department, William Czar Jr. serves as a Principal Administrative Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $123,274.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Ryan Tilley holds the role of Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $123,195.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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At Boston Fire Department, Eric Savard serves as a Fire Fighter. Their 2024 pay totaled $123,074.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Q'Ra Guichard holds the role of Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $122,993.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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At Boston Fire Department, Donovan Lamonica serves as a Fire Fighter. Their 2024 pay totaled $122,714.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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John Coffey is a Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $122,499.
General Maintenance Mechanical Frprs##/Boston Fire Department
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William Brissenden is a General Maintenance Mechanical Frprs## at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $122,493.