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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Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Christopher Thompson serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Kevin Tippett 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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Mizael Villegas 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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Kevin Walsh 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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Trent Yancy 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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Javier Yepez 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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Jacob Ziarko 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, Daniel Henley 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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Omar Cabral works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Omar earned $100,950 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Thomas Mcdonald works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Thomas earned $100,950 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Benjamin Gariti works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Benjamin earned $100,950 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Juan Padilla 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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Jason Rodriguez works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Jason earned $100,950 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Michael Zaragoza 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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Carlos Espinoza holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,950.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Vincent Dalcerro serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Harsimran Powar 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, Priscilla Sahagun serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Thomas Griffith 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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Brian Gralak 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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Jamal Daniels 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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Jashuwa Turbe Muniz works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Jashuwa earned $100,950 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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John Kozaritz Iii works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. John earned $100,950 in 2026.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Roberto Munoz serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,900.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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John Figliuolo works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. John earned $99,900 in 2026.
Program Specialist/Chicago Fire Department
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Sarah Young works as a Program Specialist for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Sarah earned $98,832 in 2026.