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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

Page 1

Agnes Bargiel

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$120,300
Base pay
$120,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,300
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$120,300

Agnes Bargiel holds the role of Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,300.

Melvin Brown

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$120,300
Base pay
$120,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,300
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$120,300

Melvin Brown holds the role of Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,300.

Vincent Cappello

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$120,300
Base pay
$120,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,300
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$120,300

At Chicago Fire Department, Vincent Cappello serves as a Paramedic I/C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,300.

John Charles

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$120,300
Base pay
$120,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,300
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$120,300

John Charles works as a Paramedic I/C for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. John earned $120,300 in 2026.

Martha Chiappetta

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$120,300
Base pay
$120,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,300
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$120,300

Martha Chiappetta works as a Paramedic I/C for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Martha earned $120,300 in 2026.

Christopher Dospoy

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$120,300
Base pay
$120,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,300
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$120,300

Christopher Dospoy holds the role of Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,300.

George Dremon

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$120,300
Base pay
$120,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,300
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$120,300

George Dremon is a Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $120,300.

Jarod Edmonds

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$120,300
Base pay
$120,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,300
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$120,300

Jarod Edmonds is a Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $120,300.

Brandon Evans

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$120,300
Base pay
$120,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,300
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$120,300

Brandon Evans holds the role of Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,300.

Miguel Gutierrez

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$120,300
Base pay
$120,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,300
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$120,300

Miguel Gutierrez works as a Paramedic I/C for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Miguel earned $120,300 in 2026.

Joshua Harris

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$120,300
Base pay
$120,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,300
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$120,300

Joshua Harris works as a Paramedic I/C for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $120,300 in 2026.

Aldo Hernandez Reyes

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$120,300
Base pay
$120,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,300
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$120,300

Aldo Hernandez Reyes works as a Paramedic I/C for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Aldo earned $120,300 in 2026.

Ashley Horner

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$120,300
Base pay
$120,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,300
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$120,300

At Chicago Fire Department, Ashley Horner serves as a Paramedic I/C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,300.

Brian Peraino

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$120,300
Base pay
$120,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,300
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$120,300

Brian Peraino is a Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $120,300.

Kenneth Perales

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$120,300
Base pay
$120,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,300
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$120,300

Kenneth Perales holds the role of Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,300.

Eric Ramirez

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$120,300
Base pay
$120,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,300
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$120,300

Eric Ramirez holds the role of Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,300.

Klaudia Stachura

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$120,300
Base pay
$120,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,300
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$120,300

Klaudia Stachura is a Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $120,300.

Timothy Tesch

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$120,300
Base pay
$120,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,300
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$120,300

Timothy Tesch is a Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $120,300.

Peter Hart

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$119,154
Base pay
$119,154
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,154
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$119,154

Peter Hart is a Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $119,154.

Christy Hoover

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$119,154
Base pay
$119,154
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,154
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$119,154

Christy Hoover works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Christy earned $119,154 in 2026.

Terry Jones Jr.

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$119,154
Base pay
$119,154
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,154
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$119,154

Terry Jones Jr. works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Terry earned $119,154 in 2026.

Joseph Kiska

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$119,154
Base pay
$119,154
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,154
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$119,154

At Chicago Fire Department, Joseph Kiska serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,154.

Ryan Leavitt

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$119,154
Base pay
$119,154
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,154
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$119,154

At Chicago Fire Department, Ryan Leavitt serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,154.

David Majda

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$119,154
Base pay
$119,154
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,154
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$119,154

David Majda holds the role of Firefighter at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,154.

David Metzger

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$119,154
Base pay
$119,154
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,154
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$119,154

David Metzger works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. David earned $119,154 in 2026.

Keith Mohammed

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$119,154
Base pay
$119,154
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,154
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$119,154

Keith Mohammed works as a Firefighter for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Keith earned $119,154 in 2026.

David Norbut

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$119,154
Base pay
$119,154
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,154
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$119,154

David Norbut is a Firefighter at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $119,154.

Michael O' Connell

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$119,154
Base pay
$119,154
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,154
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$119,154

At Chicago Fire Department, Michael O' Connell serves as a Firefighter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,154.

Patrick Sheridan

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$119,154
Base pay
$119,154
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,154
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$119,154

At Chicago Fire Department, Patrick Sheridan serves as a Firefighter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,154.

Benjamin Ware

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$119,154
Base pay
$119,154
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,154
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$119,154

Benjamin Ware works as a Firefighter for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Benjamin earned $119,154 in 2026.

Amy Wiseman

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$119,154
Base pay
$119,154
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,154
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$119,154

Amy Wiseman holds the role of Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,154.

Terry Houston

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$119,154
Base pay
$119,154
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,154
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$119,154

Terry Houston works as a Firefighter for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Terry earned $119,154 in 2026.

Theresa Driscoll

Subpoena Officer/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$119,100
Base pay
$119,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,100
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$119,100

Theresa Driscoll is a Subpoena Officer at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $119,100.

Kymberly Reynolds

Staff Assistant/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$119,100
Base pay
$119,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,100
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$119,100

At Chicago Fire Department, Kymberly Reynolds serves as a Staff Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,100.

Marcos Rodriguez

Staff Assistant/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$119,100
Base pay
$119,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,100
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$119,100

At Chicago Fire Department, Marcos Rodriguez serves as a Staff Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,100.

Martin Li

Projects Administrator/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$118,956
Base pay
$118,956
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,956
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$118,956

Martin Li works as a Projects Administrator for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Martin earned $118,956 in 2026.

Richard Abfall

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$117,996
Base pay
$117,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,996
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$117,996

Richard Abfall is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,996.

Anil Acuna

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$117,996
Base pay
$117,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,996
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$117,996

Anil Acuna holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,996.

Alexander Acosta

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$117,996
Base pay
$117,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,996
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$117,996

At Chicago Fire Department, Alexander Acosta serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.

Rosalinda Adams

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$117,996
Base pay
$117,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,996
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$117,996

Rosalinda Adams works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Rosalinda earned $117,996 in 2026.