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 Captain/Boston Fire Department
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Brian Sellon works as a Fire Captain for Boston Fire Department. Brian earned $308,799 in 2024.
Fire Lieutenant Administration/Boston Fire Department
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William Malcomb holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Administration at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $306,492.
Fire Captain Administration/Boston Fire Department
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Glen Martin works as a Fire Captain Administration for Boston Fire Department. Glen earned $306,231 in 2024.
Deputy Fire Chief/Boston Fire Department
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Martin Mccormack holds the role of Deputy Fire Chief at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $305,761.
District Fire Chief-Technician/Boston Fire Department
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Matthew Kenneally is a District Fire Chief-Technician at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $305,658.
District Fire Chief/Boston Fire Department
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Steven Mitchell holds the role of District Fire Chief at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $303,941.
Deputy Fire Chief Administration/Boston Fire Department
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At Boston Fire Department, Neal Mullane Jr. serves as a Deputy Fire Chief Administration. Their 2024 pay totaled $302,849.
Fire Captain-Technician/Boston Fire Department
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Shawn Donovan holds the role of Fire Captain-Technician at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $301,619.
Fire Lieutenant Administration/Boston Fire Department
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Kevin Mccarthy works as a Fire Lieutenant Administration for Boston Fire Department. Kevin earned $300,046 in 2024.
Deputy Fire Chief Administration/Boston Fire Department
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James Hoar is a Deputy Fire Chief Administration at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $299,803.
District Fire Chief/Boston Fire Department
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Douglas Smith holds the role of District Fire Chief at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $299,038.
District Fire Chief/Boston Fire Department
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Jeffrey Whitman works as a District Fire Chief for Boston Fire Department. Jeffrey earned $298,524 in 2024.
Fire Captain/Boston Fire Department
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At Boston Fire Department, Gerald Cianciulli serves as a Fire Captain. Their 2024 pay totaled $298,422.
Executive Assistant Commissioner Administrative/Boston Fire Department
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Kevin Meehan holds the role of Executive Assistant Commissioner Administrative at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $297,894.