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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 36
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.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Christopher Wyse is a Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $142,880.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Frank Velasquez holds the role of Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $142,871.
Fire Alarm Operator/Boston Fire Department
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At Boston Fire Department, Daniel Lally serves as a Fire Alarm Operator. Their 2024 pay totaled $142,694.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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At Boston Fire Department, Michael Stapleton serves as a Fire Fighter. Their 2024 pay totaled $142,621.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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At Boston Fire Department, Mark Mclaughlin serves as a Fire Fighter. Their 2024 pay totaled $142,604.
Fire Fighter-Technician/Boston Fire Department
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Philip Gravalese holds the role of Fire Fighter-Technician at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $142,591.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Martin Conneely holds the role of Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $142,498.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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William Chan holds the role of Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $142,442.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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At Boston Fire Department, Billy Clark serves as a Fire Fighter. Their 2024 pay totaled $142,396.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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At Boston Fire Department, Yvette Ram serves as a Fire Fighter. Their 2024 pay totaled $142,393.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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John Mellace works as a Fire Fighter for Boston Fire Department. John earned $142,393 in 2024.
Fire Fighter-Technician/Boston Fire Department
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Samuel Emery is a Fire Fighter-Technician at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $142,246.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Marcus Beal works as a Fire Fighter for Boston Fire Department. Marcus earned $142,171 in 2024.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Kyle Cushing works as a Fire Fighter for Boston Fire Department. Kyle earned $142,082 in 2024.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Daniel Shilalie works as a Fire Fighter for Boston Fire Department. Daniel earned $142,065 in 2024.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Matthew Buckley is a Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $141,989.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Colin Mccarthy is a Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $141,937.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Ian Meschwitz is a Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $141,925.
Fire Fighter (Inctcomndsp) Dfc/Boston Fire Department
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Michael Westwater works as a Fire Fighter (Inctcomndsp) Dfc for Boston Fire Department. Michael earned $141,817 in 2024.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Wayne Abron holds the role of Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $141,735.
Fire Fighter-Technician/Boston Fire Department
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James Meaney holds the role of Fire Fighter-Technician at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $141,290.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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William Torney works as a Fire Fighter for Boston Fire Department. William earned $141,269 in 2024.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Kingsle Burke works as a Fire Fighter for Boston Fire Department. Kingsle earned $141,058 in 2024.
Fire Alarm Operator/Boston Fire Department
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Francis Sullivan holds the role of Fire Alarm Operator at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $140,911.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Manuel Almanza works as a Fire Fighter for Boston Fire Department. Manuel earned $140,624 in 2024.
Fire Fighter-Technician/Boston Fire Department
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Joseph Stallings is a Fire Fighter-Technician at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $140,533.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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At Boston Fire Department, Jack Giordano serves as a Fire Fighter. Their 2024 pay totaled $140,465.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Sean Lampron works as a Fire Fighter for Boston Fire Department. Sean earned $140,311 in 2024.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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At Boston Fire Department, Robert Buckley serves as a Fire Fighter. Their 2024 pay totaled $140,298.
Principal Administrative Assistant/Boston Fire Department
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Adrienne Farrar works as a Principal Administrative Assistant for Boston Fire Department. Adrienne earned $140,208 in 2024.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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At Boston Fire Department, Daniel Lane serves as a Fire Fighter. Their 2024 pay totaled $140,201.
Ff (Inct Comnd Sp) Deputy/Boston Fire Department
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James Cheatham holds the role of Ff (Inct Comnd Sp) Deputy at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $140,109.