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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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Jesse Warfield

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

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

Antoine Westbrook

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

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

Benjamin Woods

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

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

Daniel Fritts

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, Daniel Fritts serves as a Fire Engineer-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,794.

Elvis Perez

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

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

Earl Williams

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

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

Kenneth Trost

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

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

Raul Mosqueda

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, Raul Mosqueda serves as a Fire Engineer-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,794.

Joseph Chiesa

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, Joseph Chiesa serves as a Fire Engineer-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,794.

Antoine WilliamsMay be multiple

Fire Engineer-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$136,794
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$136,794

Antoine Williams appears in Chicago Fire Department payroll as a Fire Engineer-Emt, with $136,794 reported in 2026 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Byron Hodge

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

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

Terrence Holmes

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

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

Justin Kreimes

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

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

Moises Chavez Jr

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, Moises Chavez Jr serves as a Fire Engineer-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,794.

Michael Dejesus

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

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

Kelvin Westmoreland

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

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

Patrick Tortorello

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

Brian Marsiglio

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, Brian Marsiglio serves as a Fire Engineer-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,794.

Robbie Austin

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, Robbie Austin serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,686.

John Battistella

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 Battistella serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,686.

Morris Bishop

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, Morris Bishop serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,686.

Christopher Bolden

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

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

Claude Brown

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

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

Jemel Brown

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, Jemel Brown serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,686.

Randy Carson

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

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

Melissa Chval

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

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

John Coatar

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

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

Franklin Gall

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, Franklin Gall serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,686.

Robert Gembala

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

John Glennon

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

Robert Lacey

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

George Mac

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

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

Carlos Medina

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

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

Kendrick Muse

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, Kendrick Muse serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,686.

Wayne Nelson

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

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

Samuel Nolan Ii

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

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

Daniel Abdullah

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, Daniel Abdullah serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,686.

Derec Akers

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

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

James Bisbee

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

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

Maurice Blandin

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