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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Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, James Mc Donald serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $156,174.
Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Shawn Patrick works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Shawn earned $156,174 in 2026.
Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, James Mc Gann serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $156,174.
Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Monyett Crump is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $156,174.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Victoria Green serves as a Ambulance Commander. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $155,934.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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Shawn Howd is a Ambulance Commander at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $155,934.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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Lissette Marrero is a Ambulance Commander at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $155,934.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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Sean Peaslee is a Ambulance Commander at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $155,934.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Jennifer Pillon serves as a Ambulance Commander. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $155,934.
FAA Fire Training Specialist/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Michael Kus serves as a FAA Fire Training Specialist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $155,934.
Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department
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Irene Res holds the role of Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $155,154.