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 Flynn works as a Fire Fighter-Technician for Boston Fire Department. William earned $156,955 in 2024.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Patrick Burke holds the role of Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $156,918.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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At Boston Fire Department, Ryan Arsenault serves as a Fire Fighter. Their 2024 pay totaled $156,852.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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David Dawson holds the role of Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $156,838.
Fire Fighter-Technician/Boston Fire Department
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Tyler Briffett is a Fire Fighter-Technician at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $156,816.
Ff (Divemaster)/Boston Fire Department
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Kenneth Marrero holds the role of Ff (Divemaster) at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $156,794.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Brendan Macdonald works as a Fire Fighter for Boston Fire Department. Brendan earned $156,759 in 2024.
Fire Fighter-Technician/Boston Fire Department
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Brent Humphrey holds the role of Fire Fighter-Technician at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $156,710.
Fire Fighter-Technician/Boston Fire Department
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Bryan Murphy works as a Fire Fighter-Technician for Boston Fire Department. Bryan earned $156,668 in 2024.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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William Condon holds the role of Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $156,657.
Fleet Safety Coordinator/Boston Fire Department
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Clive Mcdermott holds the role of Fleet Safety Coordinator at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $156,401.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Brian Smith holds the role of Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $156,363.
Fire Fighter-Technician/Boston Fire Department
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Marco Molina Jr. holds the role of Fire Fighter-Technician at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $156,322.
Fire Fighter-Technician/Boston Fire Department
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Joshua Steiss works as a Fire Fighter-Technician for Boston Fire Department. Joshua earned $156,302 in 2024.
Fire Alarm Operator/Boston Fire Department
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Susan Kelley works as a Fire Alarm Operator for Boston Fire Department. Susan earned $156,279 in 2024.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Sean Donovan is a Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $156,193.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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John Gregorio Jr. holds the role of Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $156,189.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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At Boston Fire Department, Adam Gallagher serves as a Fire Fighter. Their 2024 pay totaled $156,088.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Barry Bourassa works as a Fire Fighter for Boston Fire Department. Barry earned $156,068 in 2024.
Fire Fighter-Technician/Boston Fire Department
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Colin Deary is a Fire Fighter-Technician at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $155,983.