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Chicago Fire Department

Source file: City of Chicago — Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 19, 2026

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.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$618.9M
Employees
4,803
Median total
$122,376
Highest record
$249,780

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$128,867 (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
$95,982
$117,996
$122,376
$141,864
$161,232

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).

Largest job titles

Firefighter-Emt
1,598 · $117,996
Lieutenant-Emt
460 · $156,174
Fire Engineer-Emt
413 · $136,794
Paramedic
392 · $111,252

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

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Jacqueline Gallapo-Cairns

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$112,326
Base pay
$112,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,326
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,326

Jacqueline Gallapo-Cairns works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Jacqueline earned $112,326 in 2026.

Jaime Gallegos

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$112,326
Base pay
$112,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,326
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,326

At Chicago Fire Department, Jaime Gallegos serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,326.

Thomas Garza

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$112,326
Base pay
$112,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,326
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,326

Thomas Garza is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,326.

Joanty Gomez

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$112,326
Base pay
$112,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,326
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,326

Joanty Gomez works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Joanty earned $112,326 in 2026.

Joshua Gould

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$112,326
Base pay
$112,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,326
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,326

Joshua Gould is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,326.

Durelle Greggs

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$112,326
Base pay
$112,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,326
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,326

Durelle Greggs holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,326.

Drew Gresik

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$112,326
Base pay
$112,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,326
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,326

Drew Gresik holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,326.

Anthony Guerra

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$112,326
Base pay
$112,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,326
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,326

Anthony Guerra holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,326.

Ross Hapaniewski

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$112,326
Base pay
$112,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,326
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,326

Ross Hapaniewski is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,326.

Patrick Harmon

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$112,326
Base pay
$112,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,326
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,326

Patrick Harmon is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,326.

Clifford Harris

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$112,326
Base pay
$112,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,326
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,326

At Chicago Fire Department, Clifford Harris serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,326.

Michael Hawkes

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$112,326
Base pay
$112,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,326
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,326

Michael Hawkes is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,326.

Joseph Hayes

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$112,326
Base pay
$112,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,326
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,326

Joseph Hayes works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $112,326 in 2026.

Nicholas Hroma

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$112,326
Base pay
$112,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,326
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,326

Nicholas Hroma holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,326.

Contino Hunter

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$112,326
Base pay
$112,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,326
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,326

At Chicago Fire Department, Contino Hunter serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,326.

Kenny Jimenez

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$112,326
Base pay
$112,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,326
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,326

Kenny Jimenez is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,326.

Brian Knightly

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$112,326
Base pay
$112,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,326
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,326

Brian Knightly holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,326.

Thomas Luczak

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$112,326
Base pay
$112,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,326
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,326

Thomas Luczak holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,326.

Nicholas Maksomowicz

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$112,326
Base pay
$112,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,326
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,326

Nicholas Maksomowicz works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Nicholas earned $112,326 in 2026.

Adrian-Ionut Marcus

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$112,326
Base pay
$112,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,326
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,326

Adrian-Ionut Marcus works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Adrian-Ionut earned $112,326 in 2026.

Jon Mickles

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$112,326
Base pay
$112,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,326
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,326

At Chicago Fire Department, Jon Mickles serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,326.

Adam Mills

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$112,326
Base pay
$112,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,326
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,326

Adam Mills holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,326.

Kareem Mitchell

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$112,326
Base pay
$112,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,326
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,326

Kareem Mitchell holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,326.

Joseph Mudd

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$112,326
Base pay
$112,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,326
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,326

At Chicago Fire Department, Joseph Mudd serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,326.

Joel Ortiz

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$112,326
Base pay
$112,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,326
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,326

Joel Ortiz holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,326.

Bivian Ramey Jr

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$112,326
Base pay
$112,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,326
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,326

At Chicago Fire Department, Bivian Ramey Jr serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,326.

James Richard

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$112,326
Base pay
$112,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,326
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,326

James Richard holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,326.

Vladimir Rikhlyuk

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$112,326
Base pay
$112,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,326
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,326

Vladimir Rikhlyuk holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,326.

Ian Rodriguez

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$112,326
Base pay
$112,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,326
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,326

Ian Rodriguez is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,326.

Xavier Rodriguez

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$112,326
Base pay
$112,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,326
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,326

Xavier Rodriguez holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,326.

Derek Rosmus

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$112,326
Base pay
$112,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,326
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,326

Derek Rosmus works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Derek earned $112,326 in 2026.

Kenneth Rowe

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$112,326
Base pay
$112,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,326
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,326

Kenneth Rowe holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,326.

Daniel Santiago

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$112,326
Base pay
$112,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,326
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,326

Daniel Santiago is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,326.

David Selleck

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$112,326
Base pay
$112,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,326
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,326

David Selleck holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,326.

Joshua Sievers

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$112,326
Base pay
$112,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,326
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,326

At Chicago Fire Department, Joshua Sievers serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,326.

Michael Spizzirri

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$112,326
Base pay
$112,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,326
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,326

Michael Spizzirri works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $112,326 in 2026.

Precious Tahiru

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$112,326
Base pay
$112,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,326
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,326

Precious Tahiru holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,326.

Joseph Trungale

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$112,326
Base pay
$112,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,326
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,326

Joseph Trungale holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,326.

Gabriel Velez

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$112,326
Base pay
$112,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,326
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,326

Gabriel Velez holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,326.

David Vieyra

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$112,326
Base pay
$112,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,326
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,326

At Chicago Fire Department, David Vieyra serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,326.