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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 7

Joshua Keeran

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$126,672
Base pay
$126,672
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,672
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$126,672

Joshua Keeran holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,672.

Ian Kennedy

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$126,672
Base pay
$126,672
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,672
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$126,672

Ian Kennedy is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $126,672.

Justin Kennedy

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$126,672
Base pay
$126,672
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,672
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$126,672

Justin Kennedy is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $126,672.

Geoffrey Kieres

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$126,672
Base pay
$126,672
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,672
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$126,672

At Chicago Fire Department, Geoffrey Kieres serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $126,672.

Kyle Kostelny

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$126,672
Base pay
$126,672
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,672
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$126,672

Kyle Kostelny is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $126,672.

Thomas Kramer

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$126,672
Base pay
$126,672
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,672
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$126,672

At Chicago Fire Department, Thomas Kramer serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $126,672.

Charles Krug

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$126,672
Base pay
$126,672
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,672
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$126,672

Charles Krug holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,672.

Michael Kuryla

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$126,672
Base pay
$126,672
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,672
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$126,672

Michael Kuryla is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $126,672.

Joseph Leonard

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$126,672
Base pay
$126,672
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,672
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$126,672

Joseph Leonard is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $126,672.

Gregory Mares

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$126,672
Base pay
$126,672
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,672
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$126,672

Gregory Mares holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,672.

Kyle Mcsweeney

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$126,672
Base pay
$126,672
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,672
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$126,672

Kyle Mcsweeney holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,672.

Steven Mladucky

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$126,672
Base pay
$126,672
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,672
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$126,672

Steven Mladucky works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Steven earned $126,672 in 2026.

Kevin Morris

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$126,672
Base pay
$126,672
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,672
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$126,672

At Chicago Fire Department, Kevin Morris serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $126,672.

James Morsovillo

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$126,672
Base pay
$126,672
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,672
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$126,672

James Morsovillo holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,672.

Nicholas O'Connor

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$126,672
Base pay
$126,672
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,672
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$126,672

At Chicago Fire Department, Nicholas O'Connor serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $126,672.

Christopher Oswalt

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$126,672
Base pay
$126,672
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,672
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$126,672

At Chicago Fire Department, Christopher Oswalt serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $126,672.

Jose Perez

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$126,672
Base pay
$126,672
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,672
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$126,672

At Chicago Fire Department, Jose Perez serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $126,672.

Joseph Peters

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$126,672
Base pay
$126,672
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,672
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$126,672

Joseph Peters is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $126,672.

William Samano

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$126,672
Base pay
$126,672
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,672
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$126,672

William Samano works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. William earned $126,672 in 2026.

Skyeler Timmons

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$126,672
Base pay
$126,672
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,672
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$126,672

Skyeler Timmons holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,672.

Eugene Tollison

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$126,672
Base pay
$126,672
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,672
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$126,672

Eugene Tollison works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Eugene earned $126,672 in 2026.

Luis Velez

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$126,672
Base pay
$126,672
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,672
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$126,672

Luis Velez is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $126,672.

Sean Ward

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$126,672
Base pay
$126,672
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,672
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$126,672

Sean Ward holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,672.

Jennifer Yokas

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$126,672
Base pay
$126,672
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,672
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$126,672

Jennifer Yokas holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,672.

Joseph Santo

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$126,672
Base pay
$126,672
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,672
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$126,672

Joseph Santo is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $126,672.

Brandon Sorensen

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$126,672
Base pay
$126,672
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,672
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$126,672

Brandon Sorensen works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Brandon earned $126,672 in 2026.

William Sterrenberg

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$126,672
Base pay
$126,672
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,672
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$126,672

William Sterrenberg is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $126,672.

Scott Taylor

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$126,672
Base pay
$126,672
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,672
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$126,672

At Chicago Fire Department, Scott Taylor serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $126,672.

Denisse Toscano

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$126,672
Base pay
$126,672
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,672
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$126,672

At Chicago Fire Department, Denisse Toscano serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $126,672.

Jason Werner

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$126,672
Base pay
$126,672
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,672
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$126,672

Jason Werner works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Jason earned $126,672 in 2026.

Matthew Wilson

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$126,672
Base pay
$126,672
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,672
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$126,672

Matthew Wilson holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,672.

Christopher Wuebben

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$126,672
Base pay
$126,672
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,672
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$126,672

Christopher Wuebben is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $126,672.

Brian Zega

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$126,672
Base pay
$126,672
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,672
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$126,672

Brian Zega works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Brian earned $126,672 in 2026.

Christopher Alonzo

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$126,672
Base pay
$126,672
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,672
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$126,672

Christopher Alonzo works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $126,672 in 2026.

Kevin Daly

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$126,672
Base pay
$126,672
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,672
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$126,672

Kevin Daly works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Kevin earned $126,672 in 2026.

Isaac Sherman

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$126,672
Base pay
$126,672
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,672
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$126,672

Isaac Sherman holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,672.

William Baker

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$126,384
Base pay
$126,384
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,384
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$126,384

William Baker is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $126,384.

Emmanuel Barba

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$126,384
Base pay
$126,384
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,384
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$126,384

At Chicago Fire Department, Emmanuel Barba serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $126,384.

Jacob Biros

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$126,384
Base pay
$126,384
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,384
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$126,384

Jacob Biros is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $126,384.

Eric Bode

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$126,384
Base pay
$126,384
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,384
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$126,384

Eric Bode holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,384.