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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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Kevin Coffey

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$132,624
Base pay
$132,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,624
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$132,624

Kevin Coffey works as a Paramedic I/C for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Kevin earned $132,624 in 2026.

Jonathon Cwiok

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$132,624
Base pay
$132,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,624
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$132,624

Jonathon Cwiok is a Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $132,624.

David Davis

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$132,624
Base pay
$132,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,624
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$132,624

At Chicago Fire Department, David Davis serves as a Paramedic I/C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,624.

Michael Dickinson

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$132,624
Base pay
$132,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,624
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$132,624

Michael Dickinson is a Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $132,624.

Sharon Duncan

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$132,624
Base pay
$132,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,624
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$132,624

Sharon Duncan is a Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $132,624.

Magdalena Fedorenko

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$132,624
Base pay
$132,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,624
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$132,624

At Chicago Fire Department, Magdalena Fedorenko serves as a Paramedic I/C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,624.

Rick Garcia

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$132,624
Base pay
$132,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,624
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$132,624

Rick Garcia is a Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $132,624.

Kenneth Garland

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$132,624
Base pay
$132,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,624
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$132,624

At Chicago Fire Department, Kenneth Garland serves as a Paramedic I/C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,624.

Karl Gompertz

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$132,624
Base pay
$132,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,624
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$132,624

Karl Gompertz works as a Paramedic I/C for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Karl earned $132,624 in 2026.

Joseph Gorman

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$132,624
Base pay
$132,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,624
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$132,624

Joseph Gorman is a Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $132,624.

Agnieszka Haberny

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$132,624
Base pay
$132,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,624
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$132,624

At Chicago Fire Department, Agnieszka Haberny serves as a Paramedic I/C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,624.

Bradley Heinz

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$132,624
Base pay
$132,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,624
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$132,624

At Chicago Fire Department, Bradley Heinz serves as a Paramedic I/C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,624.

Alberto Higareda

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$132,624
Base pay
$132,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,624
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$132,624

Alberto Higareda works as a Paramedic I/C for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Alberto earned $132,624 in 2026.

Robert Jackson

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$132,624
Base pay
$132,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,624
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$132,624

Robert Jackson is a Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $132,624.

Gregory James

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$132,624
Base pay
$132,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,624
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$132,624

Gregory James is a Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $132,624.

Sean Kirby

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$132,624
Base pay
$132,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,624
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$132,624

Sean Kirby is a Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $132,624.

John Lewis Iii

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$132,624
Base pay
$132,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,624
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$132,624

John Lewis Iii works as a Paramedic I/C for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. John earned $132,624 in 2026.

Jennifer Mares

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$132,624
Base pay
$132,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,624
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$132,624

Jennifer Mares is a Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $132,624.

Bridgette Mcginley

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$132,624
Base pay
$132,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,624
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$132,624

Bridgette Mcginley holds the role of Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $132,624.

Christina Michel

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$132,624
Base pay
$132,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,624
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$132,624

At Chicago Fire Department, Christina Michel serves as a Paramedic I/C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,624.

Jessica Mullane-Scanlan

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$132,624
Base pay
$132,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,624
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$132,624

Jessica Mullane-Scanlan is a Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $132,624.

Kevin Murphy

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$132,624
Base pay
$132,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,624
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$132,624

Kevin Murphy holds the role of Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $132,624.

Christopher Palacz

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$132,624
Base pay
$132,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,624
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$132,624

Christopher Palacz is a Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $132,624.

Steven Pascazio

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$132,624
Base pay
$132,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,624
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$132,624

At Chicago Fire Department, Steven Pascazio serves as a Paramedic I/C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,624.

Brandon Perez

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$132,624
Base pay
$132,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,624
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$132,624

At Chicago Fire Department, Brandon Perez serves as a Paramedic I/C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,624.

Zachary Robson

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$132,624
Base pay
$132,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,624
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$132,624

Zachary Robson is a Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $132,624.

Alexander Rodriguez

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$132,624
Base pay
$132,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,624
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$132,624

Alexander Rodriguez works as a Paramedic I/C for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Alexander earned $132,624 in 2026.

Maram Abdallah

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$132,624
Base pay
$132,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,624
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$132,624

Maram Abdallah is a Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $132,624.

Robert Balou

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$132,624
Base pay
$132,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,624
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$132,624

At Chicago Fire Department, Robert Balou serves as a Paramedic I/C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,624.

Alexander Briseno

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$132,624
Base pay
$132,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,624
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$132,624

At Chicago Fire Department, Alexander Briseno serves as a Paramedic I/C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,624.

Harry Chileski Iv

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$132,624
Base pay
$132,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,624
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$132,624

Harry Chileski Iv holds the role of Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $132,624.

John Clark

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$132,624
Base pay
$132,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,624
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$132,624

John Clark is a Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $132,624.

Damien Cupello

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$132,624
Base pay
$132,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,624
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$132,624

At Chicago Fire Department, Damien Cupello serves as a Paramedic I/C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,624.

Harry Deng

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$132,624
Base pay
$132,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,624
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$132,624

At Chicago Fire Department, Harry Deng serves as a Paramedic I/C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,624.

Earl Digby Jr

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$132,624
Base pay
$132,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,624
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$132,624

Earl Digby Jr holds the role of Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $132,624.

Nicholas Ernst

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$132,624
Base pay
$132,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,624
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$132,624

Nicholas Ernst holds the role of Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $132,624.

Layette Fountain

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$132,624
Base pay
$132,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,624
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$132,624

At Chicago Fire Department, Layette Fountain serves as a Paramedic I/C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,624.

Stephen Franco

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$132,624
Base pay
$132,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,624
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$132,624

Stephen Franco works as a Paramedic I/C for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Stephen earned $132,624 in 2026.

David Galan

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$132,624
Base pay
$132,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,624
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$132,624

David Galan is a Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $132,624.

Johnny Gonzalez

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$132,624
Base pay
$132,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,624
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$132,624

Johnny Gonzalez holds the role of Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $132,624.