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City of Chicago / Chicago Fire Department

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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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Danielle Cervantes

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$111,252
Base pay
$111,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,252
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$111,252

Danielle Cervantes is a Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,252.

Thomas Friz

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$111,252
Base pay
$111,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,252
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$111,252

Thomas Friz holds the role of Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.

John Gaetano

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$111,252
Base pay
$111,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,252
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$111,252

John Gaetano holds the role of Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.

Jay Galam

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$111,252
Base pay
$111,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,252
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$111,252

Jay Galam holds the role of Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.

Mark Garland

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$111,252
Base pay
$111,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,252
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$111,252

At Chicago Fire Department, Mark Garland serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,252.

Paul Girardi

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$111,252
Base pay
$111,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,252
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$111,252

Paul Girardi is a Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,252.

Bradley Golomb

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$111,252
Base pay
$111,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,252
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$111,252

Bradley Golomb works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Bradley earned $111,252 in 2026.

Michael Gorszczyk Jr

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$111,252
Base pay
$111,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,252
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$111,252

Michael Gorszczyk Jr holds the role of Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.

Kevin Hastings

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$111,252
Base pay
$111,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,252
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$111,252

Kevin Hastings holds the role of Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.

Joel Hernandez

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$111,252
Base pay
$111,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,252
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$111,252

Joel Hernandez works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Joel earned $111,252 in 2026.

Taylor Hoffmann

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$111,252
Base pay
$111,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,252
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$111,252

Taylor Hoffmann is a Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,252.

Cody Hrabak

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$111,252
Base pay
$111,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,252
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$111,252

At Chicago Fire Department, Cody Hrabak serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,252.

Katherine Kantner

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$111,252
Base pay
$111,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,252
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$111,252

Katherine Kantner works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Katherine earned $111,252 in 2026.

John Keating

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$111,252
Base pay
$111,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,252
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$111,252

At Chicago Fire Department, John Keating serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,252.

Ibro Kopic

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$111,252
Base pay
$111,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,252
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$111,252

At Chicago Fire Department, Ibro Kopic serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,252.

Stella Kosakowski

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$111,252
Base pay
$111,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,252
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$111,252

Stella Kosakowski holds the role of Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.

Sean Laidlaw

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$111,252
Base pay
$111,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,252
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$111,252

At Chicago Fire Department, Sean Laidlaw serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,252.

Rachel Lambert

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$111,252
Base pay
$111,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,252
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$111,252

Rachel Lambert works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Rachel earned $111,252 in 2026.

Katherine Licato

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$111,252
Base pay
$111,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,252
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$111,252

Katherine Licato is a Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,252.

Sean Lynch

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$111,252
Base pay
$111,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,252
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$111,252

Sean Lynch works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Sean earned $111,252 in 2026.

Ryan Malecki

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$111,252
Base pay
$111,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,252
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$111,252

At Chicago Fire Department, Ryan Malecki serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,252.

Omar Martinez

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$111,252
Base pay
$111,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,252
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$111,252

Omar Martinez works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Omar earned $111,252 in 2026.

Samantha Martinez

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$111,252
Base pay
$111,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,252
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$111,252

Samantha Martinez holds the role of Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.

Tatiana Matkowskyj

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$111,252
Base pay
$111,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,252
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$111,252

Tatiana Matkowskyj works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Tatiana earned $111,252 in 2026.

Darek May

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$111,252
Base pay
$111,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,252
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$111,252

Darek May holds the role of Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.

Rose Mcmahon

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$111,252
Base pay
$111,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,252
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$111,252

Rose Mcmahon works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Rose earned $111,252 in 2026.

Sergio Mendoza

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$111,252
Base pay
$111,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,252
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$111,252

At Chicago Fire Department, Sergio Mendoza serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,252.

Daniel Munoz

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$111,252
Base pay
$111,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,252
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$111,252

Daniel Munoz works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $111,252 in 2026.

Daisy Narvaez

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$111,252
Base pay
$111,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,252
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$111,252

At Chicago Fire Department, Daisy Narvaez serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,252.

Danesha Neely

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$111,252
Base pay
$111,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,252
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$111,252

Danesha Neely works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Danesha earned $111,252 in 2026.

James O'Neill

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$111,252
Base pay
$111,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,252
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$111,252

At Chicago Fire Department, James O'Neill serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,252.

Mark Ranches

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$111,252
Base pay
$111,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,252
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$111,252

Mark Ranches works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Mark earned $111,252 in 2026.

Katie Reiling

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$111,252
Base pay
$111,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,252
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$111,252

Katie Reiling holds the role of Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.

John Rizzuto

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$111,252
Base pay
$111,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,252
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$111,252

At Chicago Fire Department, John Rizzuto serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,252.

Brandon Roberts

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$111,252
Base pay
$111,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,252
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$111,252

Brandon Roberts works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Brandon earned $111,252 in 2026.

Samantha Robledo

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$111,252
Base pay
$111,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,252
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$111,252

Samantha Robledo holds the role of Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.

Andrea Acosta

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$111,252
Base pay
$111,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,252
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$111,252

At Chicago Fire Department, Andrea Acosta serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,252.

Sabbir Ahsanullah

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$111,252
Base pay
$111,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,252
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$111,252

At Chicago Fire Department, Sabbir Ahsanullah serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,252.

Kristen Badzioch

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$111,252
Base pay
$111,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,252
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$111,252

Kristen Badzioch works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Kristen earned $111,252 in 2026.

Michelle Barder

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$111,252
Base pay
$111,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,252
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$111,252

Michelle Barder holds the role of Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.