City of Chicago / Chicago Fire Department
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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.
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).
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
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Fire Engineer-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Charles Scarberry is a Fire Engineer-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $145,878.
Fire Engineer-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Byron Smith works as a Fire Engineer-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Byron earned $145,878 in 2026.
Fire Engineer-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Marcellus Thornton works as a Fire Engineer-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Marcellus earned $145,878 in 2026.
Fire Engineer-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Yolanda Webb works as a Fire Engineer-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Yolanda earned $145,878 in 2026.
Fire Engineer-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Matthew Wieclawek holds the role of Fire Engineer-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $145,878.
Fire Engineer-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Freddie Williams serves as a Fire Engineer-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $145,878.
Fire Engineer-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, James Williams serves as a Fire Engineer-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $145,878.
Fire Engineer-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Ramsey Williams works as a Fire Engineer-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Ramsey earned $145,878 in 2026.
Fire Engineer-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Bruce Wilson holds the role of Fire Engineer-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $145,878.
Fire Engineer-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Michael Yniguez works as a Fire Engineer-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $145,878 in 2026.
Fire Engineer-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Coakie Russell works as a Fire Engineer-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Coakie earned $145,878 in 2026.
Fire Engineer-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Rodney Shelton is a Fire Engineer-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $145,878.
Fire Engineer-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Bryan Sledge holds the role of Fire Engineer-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $145,878.
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Robert Thompson holds the role of Fire Engineer-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $145,878.
Fire Engineer-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Antonio Tolliver serves as a Fire Engineer-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $145,878.
Fire Engineer-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Andre Williams holds the role of Fire Engineer-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $145,878.
Fire Engineer-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Stephan Grandberry holds the role of Fire Engineer-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $145,878.
Fire Engineer-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Brian Brown holds the role of Fire Engineer-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $145,878.
Fire Engineer-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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John Metzger is a Fire Engineer-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $145,878.
Fire Engineer-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Cesar Cabral is a Fire Engineer-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $145,878.
Fire Engineer-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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William Percival works as a Fire Engineer-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. William earned $145,878 in 2026.
Fire Engineer-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Shaun Peebles works as a Fire Engineer-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Shaun earned $145,878 in 2026.
Fire Engineer-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Michael Tresch serves as a Fire Engineer-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $145,878.
Fire Engineer-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Gerald Miller holds the role of Fire Engineer-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $145,878.
Fire Engineer-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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William Kent Jr is a Fire Engineer-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $145,878.
Assistant Director of News Affairs/Chicago Fire Department
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Larry Merritt is a Assistant Director of News Affairs at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $143,880.
Supervising Air Mask Technician/Chicago Fire Department
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James Connolly holds the role of Supervising Air Mask Technician at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $143,352.
Paramedic I/C (Assigned As Training Instructor)/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Francisco Jackson serves as a Paramedic I/C (Assigned As Training Instructor). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,668.