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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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Lawrence Fisher

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Lawrence Fisher works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Lawrence earned $131,472 in 2026.

Mark Fitzpatrick

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Mark Fitzpatrick is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $131,472.

Jose Flores

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Jose Flores works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Jose earned $131,472 in 2026.

Cornelius Foley

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Cornelius Foley is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $131,472.

James Gallagher

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

James Gallagher is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $131,472.

Timothy Geers

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Timothy Geers is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $131,472.

Alfred Harper

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Alfred Harper holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $131,472.

Mark Hemmer

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Mark Hemmer is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $131,472.

Eric Hermanson

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

At Chicago Fire Department, Eric Hermanson serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,472.

Angelo Herrera

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

At Chicago Fire Department, Angelo Herrera serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,472.

Tywan Isom

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Tywan Isom holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $131,472.

Kevin Johnson

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

At Chicago Fire Department, Kevin Johnson serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,472.

Jason Klausing

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Jason Klausing is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $131,472.

Anthony Licato

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Anthony Licato is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $131,472.

Anthony Longini

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Anthony Longini is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $131,472.

James Long

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

James Long works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. James earned $131,472 in 2026.

Kevin Lynch

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Kevin Lynch holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $131,472.

Neil Marzano

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Neil Marzano holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $131,472.

Terrance Mc Swain

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Terrance Mc Swain works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Terrance earned $131,472 in 2026.

Henry Mendez

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

At Chicago Fire Department, Henry Mendez serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,472.

Alejandro Mercado Iii

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Alejandro Mercado Iii works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Alejandro earned $131,472 in 2026.

Walter Merida

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Walter Merida works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Walter earned $131,472 in 2026.

Markos Metalios

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Markos Metalios is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $131,472.

Aaron Mikell

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Aaron Mikell works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Aaron earned $131,472 in 2026.

Fred Miller

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Fred Miller works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Fred earned $131,472 in 2026.

Raul Murcio

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

At Chicago Fire Department, Raul Murcio serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,472.

George Murray

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

George Murray holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $131,472.

Mark Nickel

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Mark Nickel holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $131,472.

Richard Niesel

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Richard Niesel is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $131,472.

Joseph Nunn

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

At Chicago Fire Department, Joseph Nunn serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,472.

Brian Oleksy

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Brian Oleksy works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Brian earned $131,472 in 2026.

George Olifer

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

At Chicago Fire Department, George Olifer serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,472.

James O Malley

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

James O Malley holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $131,472.

Cortney Phillips

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Cortney Phillips is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $131,472.

Michael Piccolo

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Michael Piccolo works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $131,472 in 2026.

Vincent Rio

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Vincent Rio holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $131,472.

Ian Roche

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Ian Roche is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $131,472.

Jose Rodriguez

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Jose Rodriguez holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $131,472.

Miriam Rodriguez

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Miriam Rodriguez works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Miriam earned $131,472 in 2026.

Guillermo Rojas

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

At Chicago Fire Department, Guillermo Rojas serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,472.