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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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Eric Shaffer

Fire Engineer-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

Eric Shaffer is a Fire Engineer-Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,052.

Danial Shea

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

Danial Shea is a Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,052.

Christian Silva

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

Christian Silva is a Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,052.

Jacob Steffan

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

Jacob Steffan works as a Paramedic I/C for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Jacob earned $137,052 in 2026.

Lisette Venegas

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

Lisette Venegas is a Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,052.

Dawn Wahlgren

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

Dawn Wahlgren works as a Paramedic I/C for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Dawn earned $137,052 in 2026.

Rebecca Walsh

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

Rebecca Walsh works as a Paramedic I/C for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Rebecca earned $137,052 in 2026.

Timothy Yerkes

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

Timothy Yerkes holds the role of Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,052.

Ryan Russell

Fire Engineer-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

Ryan Russell holds the role of Fire Engineer-Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,052.

Daniel Ryan

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

Daniel Ryan works as a Paramedic I/C for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $137,052 in 2026.

Maire Shields

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

Maire Shields is a Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,052.

Michael Skocz

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

Michael Skocz works as a Paramedic I/C for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $137,052 in 2026.

Peter Skocz

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

At Chicago Fire Department, Peter Skocz serves as a Paramedic I/C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,052.

Regina Sojka

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

Regina Sojka holds the role of Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,052.

Douglas Thomas

Fire Engineer-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

Douglas Thomas works as a Fire Engineer-Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Douglas earned $137,052 in 2026.

Antonio Wilson

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

Antonio Wilson is a Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,052.

Joseph Winkler

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

Joseph Winkler holds the role of Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,052.

April Woznicki

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

At Chicago Fire Department, April Woznicki serves as a Paramedic I/C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,052.

Jeremy Mccool

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

Jeremy Mccool is a Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,052.

Ronald Kent

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

Ronald Kent works as a Paramedic I/C for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Ronald earned $137,052 in 2026.

Michael Parks

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

Michael Parks holds the role of Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,052.

Alfredo Guerra

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

Alfredo Guerra is a Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,052.

Quiana Williams

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

Quiana Williams is a Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,052.

Patrick Garrity

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

Patrick Garrity holds the role of Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,052.

Kevin Ambrose

Fire Engineer-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,794
Base pay
$136,794
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,794
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,794

Kevin Ambrose holds the role of Fire Engineer-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,794.

Richard Bianchini

Fire Engineer-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,794
Base pay
$136,794
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,794
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,794

Richard Bianchini works as a Fire Engineer-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Richard earned $136,794 in 2026.

Jurko Bindas

Fire Engineer-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,794
Base pay
$136,794
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,794
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,794

At Chicago Fire Department, Jurko Bindas serves as a Fire Engineer-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,794.

Duane Boyd

Fire Engineer-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,794
Base pay
$136,794
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,794
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,794

Duane Boyd is a Fire Engineer-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $136,794.

Dennis Boylan

Fire Engineer-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,794
Base pay
$136,794
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,794
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,794

Dennis Boylan holds the role of Fire Engineer-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,794.

Eddie Brown

Fire Engineer-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,794
Base pay
$136,794
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,794
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,794

Eddie Brown is a Fire Engineer-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $136,794.

Nelson Camacho

Fire Engineer-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,794
Base pay
$136,794
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,794
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,794

Nelson Camacho holds the role of Fire Engineer-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,794.

Robert Cantrell

Fire Engineer-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,794
Base pay
$136,794
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,794
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,794

Robert Cantrell holds the role of Fire Engineer-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,794.

Adam Cipriani

Fire Engineer-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,794
Base pay
$136,794
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,794
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,794

Adam Cipriani holds the role of Fire Engineer-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,794.

Gregory Cook

Fire Engineer-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,794
Base pay
$136,794
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,794
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,794

Gregory Cook works as a Fire Engineer-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Gregory earned $136,794 in 2026.

Paul Cruz

Fire Engineer-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,794
Base pay
$136,794
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,794
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,794

At Chicago Fire Department, Paul Cruz serves as a Fire Engineer-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,794.

Miguel Diaz

Fire Engineer-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,794
Base pay
$136,794
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,794
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,794

At Chicago Fire Department, Miguel Diaz serves as a Fire Engineer-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,794.

Anthony Downing

Fire Engineer-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,794
Base pay
$136,794
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,794
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,794

Anthony Downing works as a Fire Engineer-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $136,794 in 2026.

James Dulmage

Fire Engineer-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,794
Base pay
$136,794
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,794
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,794

James Dulmage is a Fire Engineer-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $136,794.

Patrick Fahrenbach

Fire Engineer-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,794
Base pay
$136,794
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,794
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,794

Patrick Fahrenbach works as a Fire Engineer-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Patrick earned $136,794 in 2026.

Justin Galloza

Fire Engineer-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,794
Base pay
$136,794
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,794
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,794

At Chicago Fire Department, Justin Galloza serves as a Fire Engineer-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,794.