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

$65,112$197,880+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

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

Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)

583 · $95,982

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

Benjamin Arima

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

Benjamin Arima holds the role of Firefighter at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,978.

Lisa Baumgartner

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

At Chicago Fire Department, Lisa Baumgartner serves as a Firefighter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,978.

Robert Bazarek

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

At Chicago Fire Department, Robert Bazarek serves as a Firefighter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,978.

James Bonnett

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

James Bonnett works as a Firefighter for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. James earned $123,978 in 2026.

Isaac Bucio

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

Isaac Bucio is a Firefighter at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $123,978.

Kevin Callaghan

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

At Chicago Fire Department, Kevin Callaghan serves as a Firefighter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,978.

Joseph Castello

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

Joseph Castello works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $123,978 in 2026.

Janet Castro

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

At Chicago Fire Department, Janet Castro serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,978.

Lon Cogley

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

Lon Cogley is a Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $123,978.

Edward Danaher

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

Edward Danaher is a Firefighter at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $123,978.

Douglas Dillon

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

Douglas Dillon holds the role of Firefighter at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,978.

Daniel Donnelly

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

Daniel Donnelly works as a Firefighter for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $123,978 in 2026.

Darail Drake

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

At Chicago Fire Department, Darail Drake serves as a Firefighter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,978.

Mark Egan

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

Mark Egan is a Firefighter at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $123,978.

James Estey Jr

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

James Estey Jr is a Firefighter at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $123,978.

Patrick Farrell

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

Patrick Farrell works as a Firefighter for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Patrick earned $123,978 in 2026.

Sean Finn

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

Sean Finn works as a Firefighter for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Sean earned $123,978 in 2026.

Ronald Garcia

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

Ronald Garcia works as a Firefighter for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Ronald earned $123,978 in 2026.

Keith Gimino

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

At Chicago Fire Department, Keith Gimino serves as a Firefighter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,978.

Sean Harrity

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

At Chicago Fire Department, Sean Harrity serves as a Firefighter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,978.

Daniel Indicavitch

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

At Chicago Fire Department, Daniel Indicavitch serves as a Firefighter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,978.

Michael Kane

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

At Chicago Fire Department, Michael Kane serves as a Firefighter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,978.

Michael Kelly

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

At Chicago Fire Department, Michael Kelly serves as a Firefighter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,978.

Ken Keske

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

Ken Keske is a Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $123,978.

Patrick Kordas

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

Patrick Kordas holds the role of Firefighter at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,978.

Marcelo Kotzman

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

Marcelo Kotzman is a Firefighter at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $123,978.

Craig Magis

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

Craig Magis works as a Firefighter for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Craig earned $123,978 in 2026.

James Mc Clure

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

At Chicago Fire Department, James Mc Clure serves as a Firefighter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,978.

Sean Mc Mullin

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

Sean Mc Mullin is a Firefighter at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $123,978.

Michael Mc Vey

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

Michael Mc Vey is a Firefighter at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $123,978.

Patrick Mullins Iii

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

Patrick Mullins Iii holds the role of Firefighter at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,978.

Randy Nero

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

At Chicago Fire Department, Randy Nero serves as a Firefighter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,978.

James Oboyle Jr

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

At Chicago Fire Department, James Oboyle Jr serves as a Firefighter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,978.

Sean O Donnell

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

Sean O Donnell is a Firefighter at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $123,978.

Karen O Shea

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

Karen O Shea works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Karen earned $123,978 in 2026.

Ozzie Porter

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

Ozzie Porter works as a Firefighter for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Ozzie earned $123,978 in 2026.

Joseph Pullano

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

Joseph Pullano works as a Firefighter for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $123,978 in 2026.

John Samansky

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

John Samansky works as a Firefighter for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. John earned $123,978 in 2026.

Derrick Shelton

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

Derrick Shelton holds the role of Firefighter at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,978.

Thomas Simich Ii

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

Thomas Simich Ii works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Thomas earned $123,978 in 2026.