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City of Charlotte / Cfd Aviation

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Cfd Aviation

Source file: City of Charlotte — Employee Pay / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Cfd Aviation plans, builds, and maintains transportation infrastructure — roads, bridges, transit, and motor-vehicle services.

In 2026, this agency had 83 employees with median total compensation of $101,171; the highest distinct record was $158,377.

Year
2026
Employees
83
Median total
$101,171
Highest record
$158,377

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$56,710$140,780+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 83 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($101,171) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$98,745 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • 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
$68,931
$75,997
$101,171
$123,325
$123,325

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $123,325 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $68,931. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Fire Fighter II
27 · $87,975
Fire Fighter Engineer
22 · $101,611
Fire Captain
15 · $123,325
Fire Fighter I
9 · $62,523

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 1

Justin Field

Division Fire Chief/Cfd Aviation

2026 total comp
$158,377
Sub-department
FIRE
Base pay
$158,377
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,377
Hourly rate
$76
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
158377.44
Quarter
2
Record ID
150
Year
2,026

At Cfd Aviation, Justin Field serves as a Division Fire Chief within Fire. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $158,377.

Kevin Rink

Battalion Fire Chief/Cfd Aviation

2026 total comp
$147,819
Sub-department
FIRE
Base pay
$147,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$147,819
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
147818.58
Quarter
2
Record ID
220
Year
2,026

Kevin Rink is a Battalion Fire Chief at Cfd Aviation within Fire. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,819.

Nathaniel Mackey

Battalion Fire Chief/Cfd Aviation

2026 total comp
$140,780
Sub-department
FIRE
Base pay
$140,780
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$140,780
Hourly rate
$52
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
140779.6
Quarter
2
Record ID
310
Year
2,026

Nathaniel Mackey works as a Battalion Fire Chief for Cfd Aviation within Fire. Their status is full-time. Nathaniel earned $140,780 in 2026.

Derek Parks

Battalion Fire Chief/Cfd Aviation

2026 total comp
$140,780
Sub-department
FIRE
Base pay
$140,780
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$140,780
Hourly rate
$52
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
140779.6
Quarter
2
Record ID
314
Year
2,026

Derek Parks works as a Battalion Fire Chief for Cfd Aviation within Fire. Their status is full-time. Derek earned $140,780 in 2026.

Robert Porter

Battalion Fire Chief/Cfd Aviation

2026 total comp
$140,780
Sub-department
FIRE
Base pay
$140,780
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$140,780
Hourly rate
$52
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
140779.6
Quarter
2
Record ID
316
Year
2,026

Robert Porter works as a Battalion Fire Chief for Cfd Aviation within Fire. Their status is full-time. Robert earned $140,780 in 2026.

Justin Belton

Fire Captain/Cfd Aviation

2026 total comp
$123,325
Sub-department
FIRE
Base pay
$123,325
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,325
Hourly rate
$43
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
123324.6
Quarter
2
Record ID
597
Year
2,026

Justin Belton is a Fire Captain at Cfd Aviation within Fire. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $123,325.

Timothy Budzinski

Fire Captain/Cfd Aviation

2026 total comp
$123,325
Sub-department
FIRE
Base pay
$123,325
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,325
Hourly rate
$43
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
123324.6
Quarter
2
Record ID
602
Year
2,026

Timothy Budzinski works as a Fire Captain for Cfd Aviation within Fire. Their status is full-time. Timothy earned $123,325 in 2026.

Brian Campbell

Fire Captain/Cfd Aviation

2026 total comp
$123,325
Sub-department
FIRE
Base pay
$123,325
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,325
Hourly rate
$43
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
123324.6
Quarter
2
Record ID
603
Year
2,026

Brian Campbell is a Fire Captain at Cfd Aviation within Fire. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $123,325.

Richard Edwards

Fire Captain/Cfd Aviation

2026 total comp
$123,325
Sub-department
FIRE
Base pay
$123,325
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,325
Hourly rate
$43
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
123324.6
Quarter
2
Record ID
611
Year
2,026

At Cfd Aviation, Richard Edwards serves as a Fire Captain within Fire. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,325.

Brian Falls

Fire Captain/Cfd Aviation

2026 total comp
$123,325
Sub-department
FIRE
Base pay
$123,325
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,325
Hourly rate
$43
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
123324.6
Quarter
2
Record ID
612
Year
2,026

Brian Falls is a Fire Captain at Cfd Aviation within Fire. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $123,325.

Terri Garland

Fire Captain/Cfd Aviation

2026 total comp
$123,325
Sub-department
FIRE
Base pay
$123,325
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,325
Hourly rate
$43
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
123324.6
Quarter
2
Record ID
616
Year
2,026

Terri Garland works as a Fire Captain for Cfd Aviation within Fire. Their status is full-time. Terri earned $123,325 in 2026.

Darren Hedgepeth

Fire Captain/Cfd Aviation

2026 total comp
$123,325
Sub-department
FIRE
Base pay
$123,325
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,325
Hourly rate
$43
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
123324.6
Quarter
2
Record ID
626
Year
2,026

Darren Hedgepeth is a Fire Captain at Cfd Aviation within Fire. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $123,325.

Donald Howie

Fire Captain/Cfd Aviation

2026 total comp
$123,325
Sub-department
FIRE
Base pay
$123,325
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,325
Hourly rate
$43
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
123324.6
Quarter
2
Record ID
628
Year
2,026

Donald Howie holds the role of Fire Captain at Cfd Aviation within Fire. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,325.

Michael Hullett

Fire Captain/Cfd Aviation

2026 total comp
$123,325
Sub-department
FIRE
Base pay
$123,325
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,325
Hourly rate
$43
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
123324.6
Quarter
2
Record ID
629
Year
2,026

Michael Hullett holds the role of Fire Captain at Cfd Aviation within Fire. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,325.

Greggory Jordan

Fire Captain/Cfd Aviation

2026 total comp
$123,325
Sub-department
FIRE
Base pay
$123,325
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,325
Hourly rate
$43
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
123324.6
Quarter
2
Record ID
634
Year
2,026

Greggory Jordan works as a Fire Captain for Cfd Aviation within Fire. Their status is full-time. Greggory earned $123,325 in 2026.

Brennan Killian

Fire Captain/Cfd Aviation

2026 total comp
$123,325
Sub-department
FIRE
Base pay
$123,325
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,325
Hourly rate
$43
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
123324.6
Quarter
2
Record ID
635
Year
2,026

Brennan Killian is a Fire Captain at Cfd Aviation within Fire. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $123,325.

Julie Law

Fire Captain/Cfd Aviation

2026 total comp
$123,325
Sub-department
FIRE
Base pay
$123,325
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,325
Hourly rate
$43
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
123324.6
Quarter
2
Record ID
637
Year
2,026

At Cfd Aviation, Julie Law serves as a Fire Captain within Fire. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,325.

Craig Maxwell

Fire Captain/Cfd Aviation

2026 total comp
$123,325
Sub-department
FIRE
Base pay
$123,325
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,325
Hourly rate
$43
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
123324.6
Quarter
2
Record ID
641
Year
2,026

At Cfd Aviation, Craig Maxwell serves as a Fire Captain within Fire. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,325.

Evan Moore

Fire Captain Special Assignment/Cfd Aviation

2026 total comp
$123,325
Sub-department
FIRE
Base pay
$123,325
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,325
Hourly rate
$56
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
123324.6
Quarter
2
Record ID
645
Year
2,026

Evan Moore works as a Fire Captain Special Assignment for Cfd Aviation within Fire. Their status is full-time. Evan earned $123,325 in 2026.

Michael Seymour

Fire Captain/Cfd Aviation

2026 total comp
$123,325
Sub-department
FIRE
Base pay
$123,325
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,325
Hourly rate
$43
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
123324.6
Quarter
2
Record ID
655
Year
2,026

Michael Seymour works as a Fire Captain for Cfd Aviation within Fire. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $123,325 in 2026.

Ashley Smith

Fire Captain/Cfd Aviation

2026 total comp
$123,325
Sub-department
FIRE
Base pay
$123,325
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,325
Hourly rate
$43
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
123324.6
Quarter
2
Record ID
659
Year
2,026

Ashley Smith works as a Fire Captain for Cfd Aviation within Fire. Their status is full-time. Ashley earned $123,325 in 2026.

Otis Forsythe

Relief Captain/Cfd Aviation

2026 total comp
$117,383
Sub-department
FIRE
Base pay
$117,383
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,383
Hourly rate
$41
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
117382.65
Quarter
2
Record ID
1,058
Year
2,026

Otis Forsythe works as a Relief Captain for Cfd Aviation within Fire. Their status is full-time. Otis earned $117,383 in 2026.

James Clemonts

Relief Captain/Cfd Aviation

2026 total comp
$111,792
Sub-department
FIRE
Base pay
$111,792
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,792
Hourly rate
$39
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
111792.45
Quarter
2
Record ID
1,343
Year
2,026

James Clemonts works as a Relief Captain for Cfd Aviation within Fire. Their status is full-time. James earned $111,792 in 2026.

Wiley Floyd

Relief Captain/Cfd Aviation

2026 total comp
$106,469
Sub-department
FIRE
Base pay
$106,469
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,469
Hourly rate
$39
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
106469.0
Quarter
2
Record ID
1,666
Year
2,026

Wiley Floyd holds the role of Relief Captain at Cfd Aviation within Fire. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,469.

Jimmie Carroll

Fire Fighter Engineer/Cfd Aviation

2026 total comp
$106,230
Sub-department
FIRE
Base pay
$106,230
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,230
Hourly rate
$34
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
106230.1
Quarter
2
Record ID
1,828
Year
2,026

At Cfd Aviation, Jimmie Carroll serves as a Fire Fighter Engineer within Fire. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,230.

Julie Griffin

Fire Fighter Engineer/Cfd Aviation

2026 total comp
$106,230
Sub-department
FIRE
Base pay
$106,230
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,230
Hourly rate
$34
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
106230.1
Quarter
2
Record ID
1,830
Year
2,026

Julie Griffin is a Fire Fighter Engineer at Cfd Aviation within Fire. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,230.

Robert Griffin

Fire Fighter Engineer/Cfd Aviation

2026 total comp
$106,230
Sub-department
FIRE
Base pay
$106,230
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,230
Hourly rate
$34
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
106230.1
Quarter
2
Record ID
1,831
Year
2,026

At Cfd Aviation, Robert Griffin serves as a Fire Fighter Engineer within Fire. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,230.

James Harrison

Fire Fighter Engineer/Cfd Aviation

2026 total comp
$106,230
Sub-department
FIRE
Base pay
$106,230
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,230
Hourly rate
$34
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
106230.1
Quarter
2
Record ID
1,832
Year
2,026

At Cfd Aviation, James Harrison serves as a Fire Fighter Engineer within Fire. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,230.

Octavius Hough

Fire Fighter Engineer/Cfd Aviation

2026 total comp
$106,230
Sub-department
FIRE
Base pay
$106,230
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,230
Hourly rate
$34
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
106230.1
Quarter
2
Record ID
1,834
Year
2,026

At Cfd Aviation, Octavius Hough serves as a Fire Fighter Engineer within Fire. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,230.

Robert Lowrie

Fire Fighter Engineer/Cfd Aviation

2026 total comp
$106,230
Sub-department
FIRE
Base pay
$106,230
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,230
Hourly rate
$34
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
106230.1
Quarter
2
Record ID
1,837
Year
2,026

Robert Lowrie is a Fire Fighter Engineer at Cfd Aviation within Fire. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,230.

Anthony Mcnay

Fire Fighter Engineer/Cfd Aviation

2026 total comp
$106,230
Sub-department
FIRE
Base pay
$106,230
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,230
Hourly rate
$34
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
106230.1
Quarter
2
Record ID
1,840
Year
2,026

Anthony Mcnay works as a Fire Fighter Engineer for Cfd Aviation within Fire. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $106,230 in 2026.

Gregory Watts

Fire Fighter Engineer/Cfd Aviation

2026 total comp
$106,230
Sub-department
FIRE
Base pay
$106,230
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,230
Hourly rate
$34
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
106230.1
Quarter
2
Record ID
1,843
Year
2,026

Gregory Watts holds the role of Fire Fighter Engineer at Cfd Aviation within Fire. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,230.

Randel Adkins

Fire Fighter Engineer/Cfd Aviation

2026 total comp
$101,611
Sub-department
FIRE
Base pay
$101,611
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,611
Hourly rate
$34
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
101611.4
Quarter
2
Record ID
2,097
Year
2,026

Randel Adkins works as a Fire Fighter Engineer for Cfd Aviation within Fire. Their status is full-time. Randel earned $101,611 in 2026.

Matthew Bandieramonte

Fire Fighter Engineer/Cfd Aviation

2026 total comp
$101,611
Sub-department
FIRE
Base pay
$101,611
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,611
Hourly rate
$34
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
101611.4
Quarter
2
Record ID
2,100
Year
2,026

At Cfd Aviation, Matthew Bandieramonte serves as a Fire Fighter Engineer within Fire. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,611.

Zachary Bradshaw

Fire Fighter Engineer/Cfd Aviation

2026 total comp
$101,611
Sub-department
FIRE
Base pay
$101,611
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,611
Hourly rate
$34
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
101611.4
Quarter
2
Record ID
2,104
Year
2,026

At Cfd Aviation, Zachary Bradshaw serves as a Fire Fighter Engineer within Fire. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,611.

John Carriker

Fire Fighter Engineer/Cfd Aviation

2026 total comp
$101,611
Sub-department
FIRE
Base pay
$101,611
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,611
Hourly rate
$34
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
101611.4
Quarter
2
Record ID
2,107
Year
2,026

John Carriker holds the role of Fire Fighter Engineer at Cfd Aviation within Fire. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,611.

Mack Layne

Fire Fighter Engineer/Cfd Aviation

2026 total comp
$101,611
Sub-department
FIRE
Base pay
$101,611
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,611
Hourly rate
$34
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
101611.4
Quarter
2
Record ID
2,123
Year
2,026

Mack Layne works as a Fire Fighter Engineer for Cfd Aviation within Fire. Their status is full-time. Mack earned $101,611 in 2026.

James Martin

Fire Fighter Engineer/Cfd Aviation

2026 total comp
$101,611
Sub-department
FIRE
Base pay
$101,611
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,611
Hourly rate
$34
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
101611.4
Quarter
2
Record ID
2,127
Year
2,026

James Martin is a Fire Fighter Engineer at Cfd Aviation within Fire. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $101,611.

Edward Paprota

Fire Fighter Engineer/Cfd Aviation

2026 total comp
$101,611
Sub-department
FIRE
Base pay
$101,611
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,611
Hourly rate
$34
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
101611.4
Quarter
2
Record ID
2,137
Year
2,026

Edward Paprota holds the role of Fire Fighter Engineer at Cfd Aviation within Fire. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,611.

Ryan Spratling

Fire Fighter Engineer/Cfd Aviation

2026 total comp
$101,611
Sub-department
FIRE
Base pay
$101,611
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,611
Hourly rate
$34
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
101611.4
Quarter
2
Record ID
2,148
Year
2,026

Ryan Spratling is a Fire Fighter Engineer at Cfd Aviation within Fire. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $101,611.