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-Technician/Boston Fire Department
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William Lau holds the role of Fire Fighter-Technician at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $145,406.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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At Boston Fire Department, Jonathan Hsu serves as a Fire Fighter. Their 2024 pay totaled $145,394.
Ff (Asst Dive Mast)/Boston Fire Department
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At Boston Fire Department, Richard O'Neill serves as a Ff (Asst Dive Mast). Their 2024 pay totaled $145,181.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Michael Bannon holds the role of Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $145,165.
Fire Fighter-Technician/Boston Fire Department
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Francis Armstrong works as a Fire Fighter-Technician for Boston Fire Department. Francis earned $144,945 in 2024.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Stephen Burke works as a Fire Fighter for Boston Fire Department. Stephen earned $144,858 in 2024.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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At Boston Fire Department, Jacqueline Ciccolo serves as a Fire Fighter. Their 2024 pay totaled $144,412.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Daniel Mclaughlin holds the role of Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $144,330.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Anthony Hinds holds the role of Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $144,166.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Thomas Carroll holds the role of Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $144,127.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Roscoe Stallworth Iii is a Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $144,041.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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James Bratsis works as a Fire Fighter for Boston Fire Department. James earned $143,979 in 2024.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Mahad Mohamed is a Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $143,931.
Fire Fighter-Technician/Boston Fire Department
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At Boston Fire Department, Michael Gautreau serves as a Fire Fighter-Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $143,929.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Brendan Hussey works as a Fire Fighter for Boston Fire Department. Brendan earned $143,733 in 2024.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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At Boston Fire Department, Christopher Castillo serves as a Fire Fighter. Their 2024 pay totaled $143,665.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Sean Connolly works as a Fire Fighter for Boston Fire Department. Sean earned $143,658 in 2024.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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At Boston Fire Department, Scott Rothwell serves as a Fire Fighter. Their 2024 pay totaled $143,474.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Brendan Fitzpatrick is a Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $143,398.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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William Kelley holds the role of Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $143,346.
Fire Fighter-Advancetechnician/Boston Fire Department
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John Hayes holds the role of Fire Fighter-Advancetechnician at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $143,227.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Brian Mckenna holds the role of Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $143,214.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Dana Robinson is a Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $143,177.
Main. Mechanical Fore. Plumber/Boston Fire Department
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At Boston Fire Department, Kevin Ross serves as a Main. Mechanical Fore. Plumber. Their 2024 pay totaled $143,044.