City of Chicago / Chicago Fire Department
Agency file
The Chicago Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency response, including prevention, inspection, rescue, and medical aid.
In 2026, this agency had 4,803 employees with median total compensation of $122,376; the highest distinct record was $249,780.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 4,803 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($122,376) — 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 $161,232 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $95,982. 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
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Fire Commissioner/Chicago Fire Department
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Annette Nance Holt works as a Fire Commissioner for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Annette earned $249,780 in 2026.
First Deputy Fire Commissioner/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Brandon Keller serves as a First Deputy Fire Commissioner. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $226,872.
Deputy Fire Commissioner/Chicago Fire Department
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Cynthia Herring works as a Deputy Fire Commissioner for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Cynthia earned $221,796 in 2026.
Deputy Fire Commissioner/Chicago Fire Department
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Michael Oquendo holds the role of Deputy Fire Commissioner at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $221,796.
Deputy Fire Commissioner/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Donald Walker serves as a Deputy Fire Commissioner. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $221,796.
Deputy Fire Commissioner/Chicago Fire Department
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Jonathan Zaentz holds the role of Deputy Fire Commissioner at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $221,796.
Assistant Deputy Fire Commissioner/Chicago Fire Department
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John Gies is a Assistant Deputy Fire Commissioner at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $219,048.
Assistant Deputy Fire Commissioner/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Juan Hernandez serves as a Assistant Deputy Fire Commissioner. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $219,048.
Assistant Deputy Fire Commissioner/Chicago Fire Department
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James Mc Donough works as a Assistant Deputy Fire Commissioner for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. James earned $219,048 in 2026.
Deputy Fire Commissioner / Executive Director of Oemc/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Francisco Velez serves as a Deputy Fire Commissioner / Executive Director of Oemc. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $211,848.
District Chief/Chicago Fire Department
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Douglas Crowley holds the role of District Chief at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $205,560.
District Chief/Chicago Fire Department
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Michael Divita is a District Chief at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $205,560.
District Chief/Chicago Fire Department
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Betty Ortiz holds the role of District Chief at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $205,560.
District Chief/Chicago Fire Department
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Jason Satriano holds the role of District Chief at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $205,560.
District Chief/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Scott Shawaluk serves as a District Chief. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $205,560.
District Chief/Chicago Fire Department
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Gregory Stinnett holds the role of District Chief at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $205,560.
District Chief/Chicago Fire Department
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Jamar Sullivan holds the role of District Chief at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $205,560.
Battalion Chief-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Steven Beauregard serves as a Battalion Chief-Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $205,248.
Battalion Chief-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Michael Dilger is a Battalion Chief-Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $205,248.
Battalion Chief-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Martin Halleran serves as a Battalion Chief-Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $205,248.
Battalion Chief-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Charles Kinnerk serves as a Battalion Chief-Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $205,248.
Battalion Chief-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Timothy Markham is a Battalion Chief-Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $205,248.
Battalion Chief-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Brian Mc Ardle serves as a Battalion Chief-Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $205,248.
Battalion Chief-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Thomas Meziere holds the role of Battalion Chief-Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $205,248.
Battalion Chief-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Christopher Nechvatal works as a Battalion Chief-Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $205,248 in 2026.
Battalion Chief-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Jason Peace holds the role of Battalion Chief-Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $205,248.
Chief Helicopter Pilot-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Adam Rhodes serves as a Chief Helicopter Pilot-Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $205,248.
Battalion Chief-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Todd Taylor serves as a Battalion Chief-Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $205,248.
Battalion Chief-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Angel Vazquez works as a Battalion Chief-Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Angel earned $205,248 in 2026.
Battalion Chief-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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David Novotny is a Battalion Chief-Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $199,308.
General Counsel-42/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Evan Haim serves as a General Counsel-42. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $199,284.
Deputy Commissioner - 42/Chicago Fire Department
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John Javorka holds the role of Deputy Commissioner - 42 at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $199,284.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Raymond Adams works as a Battalion Chief - EMT for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Raymond earned $197,880 in 2026.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Kevin Angus holds the role of Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,880.
Assistant Commanding Fire Marshal-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Bradley Batka Jr is a Assistant Commanding Fire Marshal-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Malick Bilal serves as a Battalion Chief - EMT. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Thomas Blake holds the role of Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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John Borner works as a Battalion Chief - EMT for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. John earned $197,880 in 2026.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Steven Bouck works as a Battalion Chief - EMT for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Steven earned $197,880 in 2026.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Daniel Buganski holds the role of Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,880.