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/Chicago Fire Department
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John Samansky works as a Firefighter for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. John earned $123,978 in 2026.
Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department
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Derrick Shelton holds the role of Firefighter at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,978.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Thomas Simich Ii works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Thomas earned $123,978 in 2026.
Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department
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Albert Spataro holds the role of Firefighter at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,978.
Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department
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Joaquin Vazquez is a Firefighter at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $123,978.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Bartosz Wozniak serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,978.
Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department
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James Wronowski is a Firefighter at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $123,978.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Boguslaw Szewczyk is a Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $123,978.
Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department
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Jason Powell is a Firefighter at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $123,978.
Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department
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Kevin Sheehy holds the role of Firefighter at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,978.
Staff Assistant/Chicago Fire Department
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Valerie Baker holds the role of Staff Assistant at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,976.
Staff Assistant/Chicago Fire Department
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Darlene Watson is a Staff Assistant at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,976.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Enrique Alvarez serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,376.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Timothy Brannigan holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,376.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Antonio Cap holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,376.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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John Case works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. John earned $122,376 in 2026.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Vincent Castaneda works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Vincent earned $122,376 in 2026.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Gino Castiglione is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,376.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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John Creely is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,376.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Jose De La Rosa works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Jose earned $122,376 in 2026.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Matthew Duel holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,376.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Ryan Ellison works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Ryan earned $122,376 in 2026.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Stephen Foster is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,376.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Anthony Fournier is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,376.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Ryan Galiardo is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,376.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Michael Goecking serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,376.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Michael Grabarek works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $122,376 in 2026.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Joseph Guarascio serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,376.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Michael Haas serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,376.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Eric Hagman works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Eric earned $122,376 in 2026.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Kevin Hall holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,376.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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John Holly holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,376.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Teigo Hudson works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Teigo earned $122,376 in 2026.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Anthony Infante is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,376.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Brian Kamer is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,376.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Nicholas Kania works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Nicholas earned $122,376 in 2026.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Collin Kintz holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,376.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Jacob Klontz serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,376.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Christopher Kostecki holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,376.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Kyle Kraatz holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,376.