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/Chicago Fire Department
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Joshua Allen works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $117,996 in 2026.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Francis Altman serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Michael Altman Jr. serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
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Alphonso Alvarez Jr. is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,996.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Alexis Alverio serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
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Kevin Amato works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Kevin earned $117,996 in 2026.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Lamont Anthony Jr serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
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Christopher Apata holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,996.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Ricardo Aquino serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Dallas Aramburu serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Brandon Arrington serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
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Francisco Avila works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Francisco earned $117,996 in 2026.
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Christopher Aviles is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,996.
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Steven Badger is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,996.
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Blake Baer is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,996.
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Gregory Bahnsen works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Gregory earned $117,996 in 2026.
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Wesley Barksdale is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,996.
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William Barry works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. William earned $117,996 in 2026.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Anthony Battle serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Kevin Beeck serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
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At Chicago Fire Department, John Bilek serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Kevin Biskup serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
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Jake Blaze is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,996.
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Bruce Borum Jr works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Bruce earned $117,996 in 2026.
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Adrian Braca is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,996.
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James Braggs works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. James earned $117,996 in 2026.
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Matthew Broderick is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,996.
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David Brown holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,996.
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Thomas Brown holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,996.
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At Chicago Fire Department, James Burgert serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Joseph Butler serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
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Timothy Byrne is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,996.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Ryan Cabot serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
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Anthony Cambria works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $117,996 in 2026.
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Joshua Cambria holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,996.
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Phil Cannella works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Phil earned $117,996 in 2026.
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John Cantafio Jr is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,996.
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Maria Caponera is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,996.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Steven Carlson serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Matthew Carnithan serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.