City of Boston / Boston Fire Department

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Boston Fire Department

Source file: City of Boston — Employee Earnings Report / ingested Jun 19, 2026

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.

Year: 2024
Employees: 1,805
Median total: $174,516
Highest record: $373,465

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$1,278$310,531+

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.

Average pay composition

Base — $127,222 (73%)
Overtime — $27,638 (16%)
Other — $20,585 (12%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$83,018

$147,266

$174,516

$211,075

$255,112

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).

Largest job titles

Fire Fighter

809 · $164,984

Fire Fighter-Technician

158 · $164,066

Fire Lieutenant

138 · $205,155

Cadet (Fire)

61 · $33,860

Fire Fighter-Advancetechnician

55 · $178,242

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 3

Douglas Felton

Fire Captain-Technician/Boston Fire Department

2024 total comp

$284,865

Base pay: $192,907
Overtime: $90,479
Other pay: $1,478
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $284,865
Work ZIP code: 02038

Source-specific fields

Detail: 928
Id: 450
Other Pay: $550

At Boston Fire Department, Douglas Felton serves as a Fire Captain-Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $284,865.

Michael Andrade

Fire Lieutenant Administration/Boston Fire Department

2024 total comp

$284,727

Base pay: $183,969
Overtime: $53,263
Other pay: $47,495
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $284,727
Work ZIP code: 02136

Source-specific fields

Detail: 44,082.50
Id: 451
Other Pay: $3,413

Michael Andrade holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Administration at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $284,727.

Thomas Flaherty Jr.

District Fire Chief-Adv Technician/Boston Fire Department

2024 total comp

$284,457

Base pay: $216,919
Overtime: $41,780
Other pay: $25,758
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $284,457
Work ZIP code: 02127

Source-specific fields

Detail: 20,901.00
Id: 453
Other Pay: $3,803

Thomas Flaherty Jr. is a District Fire Chief-Adv Technician at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $284,457.

S Exilien

Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department

2024 total comp

$282,725

Base pay: $144,096
Overtime: $60,298
Other pay: $78,331
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $282,725
Work ZIP code: 02126

Source-specific fields

Detail: 71,020.38
Id: 459
Other Pay: $7,310

S Exilien is a Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $282,725.

Shane O'Connor

Fire Captain/Boston Fire Department

2024 total comp

$282,115

Base pay: $188,835
Overtime: $26,210
Other pay: $67,070
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $282,115
Work ZIP code: 02339

Source-specific fields

Detail: 60,764.50
Id: 463
Other Pay: $6,305

Shane O'Connor works as a Fire Captain for Boston Fire Department. Shane earned $282,115 in 2024.

Santos Ortiz

Fire Lieutenant-Technician/Boston Fire Department

2024 total comp

$280,919

Base pay: $174,198
Overtime: $32,127
Other pay: $74,594
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $280,919
Work ZIP code: 02136

Source-specific fields

Detail: 74,044.25
Id: 469
Other Pay: $550

Santos Ortiz is a Fire Lieutenant-Technician at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $280,919.

David Ostiguy

District Fire Chief Administrative/Boston Fire Department

2024 total comp

$280,165

Base pay: $247,817
Overtime: $22,763
Other pay: $9,585
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $280,165
Work ZIP code: 02327

Source-specific fields

Id: 473
Other Pay: $9,585

At Boston Fire Department, David Ostiguy serves as a District Fire Chief Administrative. Their 2024 pay totaled $280,165.

John Mannion

Ff Investigator Administrative/Boston Fire Department

2024 total comp

$279,991

Base pay: $157,994
Overtime: $119,036
Other pay: $2,961
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $279,991
Work ZIP code: 02124

Source-specific fields

Id: 474
Other Pay: $2,961

John Mannion is a Ff Investigator Administrative at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $279,991.

Sheldon Mercer

Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department

2024 total comp

$279,980

Base pay: $140,253
Overtime: $42,230
Other pay: $97,498
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $279,980
Work ZIP code: 02121

Source-specific fields

Detail: 96,948.00
Id: 475
Other Pay: $550

Sheldon Mercer works as a Fire Fighter for Boston Fire Department. Sheldon earned $279,980 in 2024.

Daniel Gomes

Fire Lieutenant Administration/Boston Fire Department

2024 total comp

$279,828

Base pay: $190,008
Overtime: $78,024
Other pay: $11,797
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $279,828
Work ZIP code: 02128

Source-specific fields

Id: 478
Other Pay: $11,797

Daniel Gomes holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Administration at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $279,828.

Rogelio Juarez

Fire Lieutenant-Technician/Boston Fire Department

2024 total comp

$279,636

Base pay: $170,506
Overtime: $37,340
Other pay: $71,790
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $279,636
Work ZIP code: 02132

Source-specific fields

Detail: 68,310.50
Id: 482
Other Pay: $3,479

Rogelio Juarez holds the role of Fire Lieutenant-Technician at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $279,636.

Christopher Flaherty

Fire Captain/Boston Fire Department

2024 total comp

$279,068

Base pay: $211,560
Overtime: $53,133
Other pay: $14,375
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $279,068
Work ZIP code: 02127

Source-specific fields

Detail: 785
Id: 485
Other Pay: $13,590

Christopher Flaherty holds the role of Fire Captain at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $279,068.

Chantette Stallworth

Ff Investigator Administrative/Boston Fire Department

2024 total comp

$279,048

Base pay: $159,806
Overtime: $77,426
Other pay: $41,816
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $279,048
Work ZIP code: 02128

Source-specific fields

Detail: 35,402.00
Id: 486
Other Pay: $6,414

At Boston Fire Department, Chantette Stallworth serves as a Ff Investigator Administrative. Their 2024 pay totaled $279,048.

Jonathan Hernandez

Fire Captain/Boston Fire Department

2024 total comp

$278,328

Base pay: $190,307
Overtime: $82,716
Other pay: $5,305
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $278,328
Work ZIP code: 02169

Source-specific fields

Detail: 1,500.00
Id: 493
Other Pay: $3,805

Jonathan Hernandez holds the role of Fire Captain at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $278,328.

Henry Perkins

Fire Lieutenant Administration/Boston Fire Department

2024 total comp

$277,798

Base pay: $190,008
Overtime: $75,993
Other pay: $11,797
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $277,798
Work ZIP code: 02136

Source-specific fields

Id: 497
Other Pay: $11,797

Henry Perkins works as a Fire Lieutenant Administration for Boston Fire Department. Henry earned $277,798 in 2024.

Joseph Bento

Ff (Fpd Insplev2Cert) Administrative/Boston Fire Department

2024 total comp

$277,281

Base pay: $160,034
Overtime: $107,211
Other pay: $10,036
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $277,281
Work ZIP code: 02124

Source-specific fields

Id: 500
Other Pay: $10,036

Joseph Bento is a Ff (Fpd Insplev2Cert) Administrative at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $277,281.

Kevin Preston

Fire Captain-Technician/Boston Fire Department

2024 total comp

$276,690

Base pay: $194,671
Overtime: $73,275
Other pay: $8,743
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $276,690
Work ZIP code: 02767

Source-specific fields

Detail: 488
Id: 502
Other Pay: $8,255

At Boston Fire Department, Kevin Preston serves as a Fire Captain-Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $276,690.

Christian Waterman

Fire Lieutenant-Advancetech/Boston Fire Department

2024 total comp

$276,591

Base pay: $172,736
Overtime: $26,736
Other pay: $77,119
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $276,591
Work ZIP code: 02135

Source-specific fields

Detail: 70,892.13
Id: 504
Other Pay: $6,227

Christian Waterman is a Fire Lieutenant-Advancetech at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $276,591.

Brian Summering

Fire Lieutenant/Boston Fire Department

2024 total comp

$276,391

Base pay: $164,305
Overtime: $49,120
Other pay: $62,966
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $276,391
Work ZIP code: 02169

Source-specific fields

Detail: 53,209.50
Id: 508
Other Pay: $3,413

Brian Summering holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $276,391.

Marlon Wilson

Fire Lieutenant Administration/Boston Fire Department

2024 total comp

$276,379

Base pay: $188,542
Overtime: $19,861
Other pay: $67,976
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $276,379
Work ZIP code: 02136

Source-specific fields

Detail: 65,791.88
Id: 509
Other Pay: $2,184

Marlon Wilson is a Fire Lieutenant Administration at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $276,379.

Curtis Campbell

Fire Lieutenant/Boston Fire Department

2024 total comp

$276,062

Base pay: $165,172
Overtime: $38,254
Other pay: $72,636
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $276,062
Work ZIP code: 02136

Source-specific fields

Detail: 68,538.50
Id: 512
Other Pay: $4,098

Curtis Campbell is a Fire Lieutenant at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $276,062.

William Mcguirk

Fire Lieutenant/Boston Fire Department

2024 total comp

$276,061

Base pay: $172,592
Overtime: $72,688
Other pay: $30,782
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $276,061
Work ZIP code: 02370

Source-specific fields

Detail: 27,368.75
Id: 513
Other Pay: $3,413

At Boston Fire Department, William Mcguirk serves as a Fire Lieutenant. Their 2024 pay totaled $276,061.

David Walsh

Deputy Fire Chief Administration/Boston Fire Department

2024 total comp

$275,348

Base pay: $62,187
Overtime: $2,824
Other pay: $210,337
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $275,348
Work ZIP code: 01867

Source-specific fields

Id: 520
Other Pay: $210,337

David Walsh holds the role of Deputy Fire Chief Administration at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $275,348.

Sean Coppney

District Fire Chief/Boston Fire Department

2024 total comp

$275,292

Base pay: $215,871
Overtime: $49,087
Other pay: $10,334
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $275,292
Work ZIP code: 02124

Source-specific fields

Detail: 9,783.75
Id: 523
Other Pay: $550

Sean Coppney works as a District Fire Chief for Boston Fire Department. Sean earned $275,292 in 2024.

Scott Wahlen

District Fire Chief/Boston Fire Department

2024 total comp

$275,277

Base pay: $214,349
Overtime: $39,823
Other pay: $21,105
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $275,277
Work ZIP code: 02030

Source-specific fields

Detail: 20,555.00
Id: 524
Other Pay: $550

Scott Wahlen is a District Fire Chief at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $275,277.

Michael Tierney

Fire Captain/Boston Fire Department

2024 total comp

$274,731

Base pay: $197,678
Overtime: $75,575
Other pay: $1,478
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $274,731
Work ZIP code: 02050

Source-specific fields

Id: 527
Other Pay: $1,478

Michael Tierney is a Fire Captain at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $274,731.

Michael Manolakis

Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department

2024 total comp

$274,681

Base pay: $140,460
Overtime: $63,086
Other pay: $71,135
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $274,681
Work ZIP code: 02351

Source-specific fields

Detail: 68,178.25
Id: 528
Other Pay: $2,957

Michael Manolakis holds the role of Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $274,681.

Brian Nee

Eap Coordinator Administrative/Boston Fire Department

2024 total comp

$274,632

Base pay: $187,766
Overtime: $72,750
Other pay: $14,117
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $274,632
Work ZIP code: 02124

Source-specific fields

Detail: 2,320.00
Id: 529
Other Pay: $11,797

Brian Nee holds the role of Eap Coordinator Administrative at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $274,632.

Patrick Woods

District Fire Chief-Technician/Boston Fire Department

2024 total comp

$274,314

Base pay: $187,170
Overtime: $52,953
Other pay: $34,191
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $274,314
Work ZIP code: 02129

Source-specific fields

Id: 534
Other Pay: $4,325

Patrick Woods works as a District Fire Chief-Technician for Boston Fire Department. Patrick earned $274,314 in 2024.

Beau Claiborne

Fire Lieutenant/Boston Fire Department

2024 total comp

$273,684

Base pay: $163,022
Overtime: $101,897
Other pay: $8,765
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $273,684
Work ZIP code: 02021

Source-specific fields

Id: 540
Other Pay: $3,413

At Boston Fire Department, Beau Claiborne serves as a Fire Lieutenant. Their 2024 pay totaled $273,684.

Patrick Lynch

Fire Captain/Boston Fire Department

2024 total comp

$273,615

Base pay: $171,851
Overtime: $41,647
Other pay: $60,117
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $273,615
Work ZIP code: 02035

Source-specific fields

Detail: 30,151.00
Id: 541
Other Pay: $3,809

Patrick Lynch works as a Fire Captain for Boston Fire Department. Patrick earned $273,615 in 2024.

Glen Campbell

Fire Lieutenant Administration/Boston Fire Department

2024 total comp

$273,570

Base pay: $194,586
Overtime: $61,987
Other pay: $16,998
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $273,570
Work ZIP code: 02035

Source-specific fields

Detail: 3,770.00
Id: 542
Other Pay: $13,228

At Boston Fire Department, Glen Campbell serves as a Fire Lieutenant Administration. Their 2024 pay totaled $273,570.

Adriel Cabrera

Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department

2024 total comp

$273,120

Base pay: $116,520
Overtime: $60,836
Other pay: $95,765
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $273,120
Work ZIP code: 02136

Source-specific fields

Detail: 95,214.75
Id: 544
Other Pay: $550

Adriel Cabrera is a Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $273,120.

Robert Kelly

Fire Captain Administration/Boston Fire Department

2024 total comp

$272,585

Base pay: $215,597
Overtime: $47,569
Other pay: $9,419
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $272,585
Work ZIP code: 02184

Source-specific fields

Detail: 960
Id: 547
Other Pay: $8,459

Robert Kelly is a Fire Captain Administration at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $272,585.

Derek Fowler

Ff Fpd(Plc of Assy Insp) Administrative/Boston Fire Department

2024 total comp

$272,155

Base pay: $159,364
Overtime: $106,378
Other pay: $6,414
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $272,155
Work ZIP code: 02370

Source-specific fields

Id: 551
Other Pay: $6,414

Derek Fowler is a Ff Fpd(Plc of Assy Insp) Administrative at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $272,155.

Brian Dasey

Fire Captain/Boston Fire Department

2024 total comp

$271,096

Base pay: $178,209
Overtime: $59,263
Other pay: $33,624
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $271,096
Work ZIP code: 02124

Source-specific fields

Detail: 15,273.75
Id: 557
Other Pay: $3,801

Brian Dasey works as a Fire Captain for Boston Fire Department. Brian earned $271,096 in 2024.

Joseph Harris

Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department

2024 total comp

$270,918

Base pay: $141,162
Overtime: $32,151
Other pay: $97,605
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $270,918
Work ZIP code: 02130

Source-specific fields

Detail: 94,640.75
Id: 561
Other Pay: $2,965

At Boston Fire Department, Joseph Harris serves as a Fire Fighter. Their 2024 pay totaled $270,918.

Michael Dillon

District Fire Chief Administrative/Boston Fire Department

2024 total comp

$270,913

Base pay: $246,171
Overtime: $15,157
Other pay: $9,585
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $270,913
Work ZIP code: 02359

Source-specific fields

Id: 562
Other Pay: $9,585

Michael Dillon works as a District Fire Chief Administrative for Boston Fire Department. Michael earned $270,913 in 2024.

James Mcadams

Fire Captain Administration/Boston Fire Department

2024 total comp

$270,899

Base pay: $217,361
Overtime: $52,988
Other pay: $550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $270,899
Work ZIP code: 02132

Source-specific fields

Id: 563
Other Pay: $550

At Boston Fire Department, James Mcadams serves as a Fire Captain Administration. Their 2024 pay totaled $270,899.

Keith Condry

Ff(Incidentcommandspec)Dfc-Tec/Boston Fire Department

2024 total comp

$270,801

Base pay: $139,807
Overtime: $53,323
Other pay: $77,670
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $270,801
Work ZIP code: 02780

Source-specific fields

Detail: 71,113.75
Id: 566
Other Pay: $6,556

Keith Condry holds the role of Ff(Incidentcommandspec)Dfc-Tec at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $270,801.