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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Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Lartez Johnson is a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $100,950.
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Martin Kerrigan holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Michael Khoury works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $100,950 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Kaslon Lacey is a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Thomas Liesz serves as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Martin Lynch works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Martin earned $100,950 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Mason Maj serves as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Nasser Mansour works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Nasser earned $100,950 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Alecs Martinez works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Alecs earned $100,950 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Jose Martinez is a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Lorna Mccall works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Lorna earned $100,950 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Nicco Mcdermott serves as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Henry Mcghee Iii works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Henry earned $100,950 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Jonathan Melnychuk holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Dulce Melo holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Kyle Miller is a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $100,950.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Matthew Mlinarcik serves as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,950.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Vincent Morales serves as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,950.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Nicholas Moriarty serves as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Alexander Moroko Ii works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Alexander earned $100,950 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Aid Obradovic holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Evon Orsi serves as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,950.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, David Pawlowski serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Rafael Perez works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Rafael earned $100,950 in 2026.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Roy Pettingill serves as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,950.
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Tyren Petty holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,950.
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At Chicago Fire Department, John Plovanich serves as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,950.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Trevor Proszek serves as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,950.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Thomas Quigley serves as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,950.
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Kyle Reeves holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,950.
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Brandon Reum works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Brandon earned $100,950 in 2026.
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Eric Rodriguez works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Eric earned $100,950 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Javier Rodriguez is a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $100,950.
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Rodrigo Alcantara works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Rodrigo earned $100,950 in 2026.
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Brooke Annerino is a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $100,950.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Derrick Babinsky serves as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,950.
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Uriel Bahena works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Uriel earned $100,950 in 2026.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Zachary Bales holds the role of Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Robert Barry works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Robert earned $100,950 in 2026.
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Matthew Bastien works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $100,950 in 2026.