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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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Shelby Clifton

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,686
Base pay
$136,686
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,686
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,686

At Chicago Fire Department, Shelby Clifton serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,686.

Tommy Dunbar

Fire Marshal-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,686
Base pay
$136,686
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,686
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,686

Tommy Dunbar holds the role of Fire Marshal-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,686.

Guy Goberville

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,686
Base pay
$136,686
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,686
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,686

At Chicago Fire Department, Guy Goberville serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,686.

Juan Hernandez

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,686
Base pay
$136,686
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,686
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,686

At Chicago Fire Department, Juan Hernandez serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,686.

Donald Lewis

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,686
Base pay
$136,686
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,686
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,686

Donald Lewis works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Donald earned $136,686 in 2026.

Matthew Mc Dermott

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,686
Base pay
$136,686
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,686
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,686

Matthew Mc Dermott is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $136,686.

Ismail Muhammad

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,686
Base pay
$136,686
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,686
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,686

At Chicago Fire Department, Ismail Muhammad serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,686.

Lawrence Noble

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,686
Base pay
$136,686
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,686
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,686

Lawrence Noble is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $136,686.

Christophe O Hara

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,686
Base pay
$136,686
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,686
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,686

Christophe O Hara holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,686.

Robert Parks

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,686
Base pay
$136,686
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,686
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,686

Robert Parks is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $136,686.

John Powell

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,686
Base pay
$136,686
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,686
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,686

At Chicago Fire Department, John Powell serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,686.

Abel Rivera

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,686
Base pay
$136,686
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,686
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,686

At Chicago Fire Department, Abel Rivera serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,686.

Herschel Rose

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,686
Base pay
$136,686
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,686
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,686

At Chicago Fire Department, Herschel Rose serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,686.

Mark Short

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,686
Base pay
$136,686
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,686
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,686

Mark Short holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,686.

David Sircher

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,686
Base pay
$136,686
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,686
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,686

David Sircher holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,686.

Lionel Smith

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,686
Base pay
$136,686
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,686
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,686

At Chicago Fire Department, Lionel Smith serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,686.

John Stelly

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,686
Base pay
$136,686
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,686
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,686

John Stelly works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. John earned $136,686 in 2026.

Robert Walker

Fire Marshal-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,686
Base pay
$136,686
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,686
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,686

At Chicago Fire Department, Robert Walker serves as a Fire Marshal-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,686.

Thomas Wlodarczyk

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,686
Base pay
$136,686
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,686
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,686

Thomas Wlodarczyk is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $136,686.

David Evanish

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,686
Base pay
$136,686
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,686
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,686

At Chicago Fire Department, David Evanish serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,686.

Joseph Sharrieff

Fire Marshal-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,686
Base pay
$136,686
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,686
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,686

At Chicago Fire Department, Joseph Sharrieff serves as a Fire Marshal-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,686.

Richard Thomas

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,686
Base pay
$136,686
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,686
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,686

Richard Thomas is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $136,686.

Marshall Wade

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,686
Base pay
$136,686
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,686
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,686

At Chicago Fire Department, Marshall Wade serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,686.

Benjamin Whitt

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,686
Base pay
$136,686
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,686
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,686

At Chicago Fire Department, Benjamin Whitt serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,686.

Michael Wood

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,686
Base pay
$136,686
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,686
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,686

Michael Wood is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $136,686.

Tamala Watkins

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,686
Base pay
$136,686
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,686
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,686

Tamala Watkins holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,686.

Maurice Wyatt

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,686
Base pay
$136,686
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,686
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,686

Maurice Wyatt is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $136,686.

Brandon Napier

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,686
Base pay
$136,686
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,686
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,686

At Chicago Fire Department, Brandon Napier serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,686.

Rey Wilder

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,686
Base pay
$136,686
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,686
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,686

At Chicago Fire Department, Rey Wilder serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,686.

Christopher Hansen

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,374
Base pay
$136,374
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,374
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,374

Christopher Hansen is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $136,374.

Thomas Collins

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,374
Base pay
$136,374
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,374
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,374

Thomas Collins is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $136,374.

James Gale

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,374
Base pay
$136,374
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,374
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,374

At Chicago Fire Department, James Gale serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,374.

Mahmoud Mansour

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,374
Base pay
$136,374
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,374
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,374

Mahmoud Mansour works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Mahmoud earned $136,374 in 2026.

Matthew Mc Manus

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,374
Base pay
$136,374
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,374
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,374

Matthew Mc Manus is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $136,374.

Brian Pedroza

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,374
Base pay
$136,374
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,374
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,374

Brian Pedroza is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $136,374.

Luis Quinones

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,374
Base pay
$136,374
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,374
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,374

Luis Quinones holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,374.

Jaimie Reid

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,374
Base pay
$136,374
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,374
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,374

Jaimie Reid holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,374.

Michael Reyes

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,374
Base pay
$136,374
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,374
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,374

At Chicago Fire Department, Michael Reyes serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,374.

Joseph Ryan

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,374
Base pay
$136,374
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,374
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,374

Joseph Ryan works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $136,374 in 2026.

Bryce Guillory

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,374
Base pay
$136,374
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,374
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,374

Bryce Guillory works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Bryce earned $136,374 in 2026.