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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

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Steven Brazel

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

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

Devin Brown

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

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

Cody Butzen

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

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

Gerald Carter

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, Gerald Carter serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $126,384.

Christopher Clark

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, Christopher Clark serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $126,384.

Kyle Cloud

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, Kyle Cloud serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $126,384.

Keith Cole

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

Keith Cole works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Keith earned $126,384 in 2026.

Christopher Collachia

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, Christopher Collachia serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $126,384.

Roberto Coronado

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

Roberto Coronado works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Roberto earned $126,384 in 2026.

Marc Dalcamo

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

Marc Dalcamo works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Marc earned $126,384 in 2026.

David Daugherty

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

David Daugherty works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. David earned $126,384 in 2026.

Christopher Davis

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

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

Jason Deangelis

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

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

Cedric Durant

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

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

Reed Edwards

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, Reed Edwards serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $126,384.

Christopher Florek

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, Christopher Florek serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $126,384.

Lewis Fox

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

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

Philip Frioli

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

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

Scott Gallardo

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

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

Edgar Gallo

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

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

Ben Garrett

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

Ben Garrett works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Ben earned $126,384 in 2026.

Luis Gomez

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

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

Edward Gudowicz

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

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

Patrick Gutrich

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, Patrick Gutrich serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $126,384.

Alaric Harris

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, Alaric Harris serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $126,384.

Long Hoang

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

Long Hoang works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Long earned $126,384 in 2026.

Matthew Jones

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

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

Joseph Kerzich

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, Joseph Kerzich serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $126,384.

Jeffrey Koranda

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, Jeffrey Koranda serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $126,384.

Ronald Kovacs

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, Ronald Kovacs serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $126,384.

Joshua Kowalczyk

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

Joshua Kowalczyk works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $126,384 in 2026.

Justin Landeen

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, Justin Landeen serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $126,384.

Carlos Leveron

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

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

Richard Louzon

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

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

Bryant Mansfield

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

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

James Marfoe

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

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

Antwine Mcgee Jr

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

Antwine Mcgee Jr works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Antwine earned $126,384 in 2026.

Dennis Mcguire Jr

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

Dennis Mcguire Jr works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Dennis earned $126,384 in 2026.

Eric Milich

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

Robert Mosele

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

Robert Mosele works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Robert earned $126,384 in 2026.