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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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Timothy James

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

At Chicago Fire Department, Timothy James serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,338.

Kevin Jeziorny

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

Kevin Jeziorny is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $151,338.

Kristoffer Kamper

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

At Chicago Fire Department, Kristoffer Kamper serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,338.

Christopher Killham

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

At Chicago Fire Department, Christopher Killham serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,338.

Christopher King

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

At Chicago Fire Department, Christopher King serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,338.

Joseph Kozmin

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

At Chicago Fire Department, Joseph Kozmin serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,338.

Arthur Kutman

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

Arthur Kutman is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $151,338.

Nicholas Laporta

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

Nicholas Laporta holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,338.

James Lipka

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

James Lipka works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. James earned $151,338 in 2026.

Joseph Love

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

Joseph Love is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $151,338.

Miguel Magallon

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

At Chicago Fire Department, Miguel Magallon serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,338.

James Maloney

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

James Maloney holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,338.

Ionut Manda

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

Ionut Manda works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Ionut earned $151,338 in 2026.

Christoph Matusak

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

Christoph Matusak is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $151,338.

Carrie Mcgill

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

Carrie Mcgill holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,338.

Brian Merson

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

Brian Merson holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,338.

Nicolas Minghettino

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

Nicolas Minghettino works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Nicolas earned $151,338 in 2026.

Brian Moloney

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

Brian Moloney is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $151,338.

Ricardo Montiel Jr.

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

At Chicago Fire Department, Ricardo Montiel Jr. serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,338.

Daniel Myers

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

Daniel Myers works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $151,338 in 2026.

Timothy Napiorkowski

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

Timothy Napiorkowski is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $151,338.

William Newman

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

William Newman is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $151,338.

Daniel Oberholz

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

Daniel Oberholz holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,338.

Brian O'Donnell

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

Brian O'Donnell holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,338.

Christopher Iverson

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

At Chicago Fire Department, Christopher Iverson serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,338.

Raul Orozco

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

At Chicago Fire Department, Raul Orozco serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,338.

Patrick Owens

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

At Chicago Fire Department, Patrick Owens serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,338.

David Pae

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

At Chicago Fire Department, David Pae serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,338.

James Pienta

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

James Pienta works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. James earned $151,338 in 2026.

Anthony Piet

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

Anthony Piet is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $151,338.

Charles Pinkston

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

At Chicago Fire Department, Charles Pinkston serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,338.

Steven Powers

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

Steven Powers works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Steven earned $151,338 in 2026.

Patrick Quane

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

Patrick Quane holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,338.

Thomas Rasso

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

Thomas Rasso holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,338.

John Reaney

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

John Reaney is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $151,338.

Joel Rivamonte

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

Joel Rivamonte works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Joel earned $151,338 in 2026.

Kevin Schermer

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

Kevin Schermer is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $151,338.

Felix Serrano Jr.

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

Felix Serrano Jr. works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Felix earned $151,338 in 2026.

Brian Silhan

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

At Chicago Fire Department, Brian Silhan serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,338.

Brandon Singleton

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

Brandon Singleton is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $151,338.