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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Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Fire Department
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Brian Casey holds the role of Assistant Commissioner -43 at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $167,700.
Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Fire Department
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Paul Cogswell is a Assistant Commissioner -43 at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $167,700.
Director of EMS Compliance/Chicago Fire Department
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Joanne Farrell holds the role of Director of EMS Compliance at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $167,700.
Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Fire Department
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Bethany Hand holds the role of Assistant Commissioner -43 at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $167,700.
Lieutenant-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Nolan Bullock is a Lieutenant-Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $167,214.
Lieutenant-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Jason Durbin holds the role of Lieutenant-Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $167,214.
Lieutenant-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Leonard Edling holds the role of Lieutenant-Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $167,214.
Lieutenant-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Jorge Lara works as a Lieutenant-Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Jorge earned $167,214 in 2026.
Lieutenant-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Patrick Mccollum serves as a Lieutenant-Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $167,214.
Lieutenant-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Cynthia Moberg serves as a Lieutenant-Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $167,214.
Lieutenant-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Kevin O Malley is a Lieutenant-Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $167,214.
Lieutenant-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Martin Quinn is a Lieutenant-Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $167,214.
Lieutenant-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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John Rosa holds the role of Lieutenant-Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $167,214.
Lieutenant-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Christina Sarnowsky is a Lieutenant-Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $167,214.
Lieutenant-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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George Soto Iii works as a Lieutenant-Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. George earned $167,214 in 2026.
Lieutenant-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Vasilios Sotos is a Lieutenant-Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $167,214.
Lieutenant-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Dwayne Washington serves as a Lieutenant-Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $167,214.
Lieutenant-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Joseph Lemke works as a Lieutenant-Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $167,214 in 2026.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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Kelly Browning is a Ambulance Commander at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $165,624.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Albert Collins serves as a Ambulance Commander. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $165,624.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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Pedro Cruz works as a Ambulance Commander for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Pedro earned $165,624 in 2026.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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Stacy Ernst works as a Ambulance Commander for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Stacy earned $165,624 in 2026.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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Willie Esters is a Ambulance Commander at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $165,624.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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Walter Flores is a Ambulance Commander at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $165,624.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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Robert Graham is a Ambulance Commander at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $165,624.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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Catherine Howe holds the role of Ambulance Commander at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $165,624.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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Freida Hugueth holds the role of Ambulance Commander at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $165,624.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Christopher Hunter serves as a Ambulance Commander. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $165,624.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Richard Johnson serves as a Ambulance Commander. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $165,624.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Jason Kasper serves as a Ambulance Commander. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $165,624.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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Robert Mc Aroy is a Ambulance Commander at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $165,624.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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Michael Mc Laughlin holds the role of Ambulance Commander at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $165,624.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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Daniel Mc Nicholas holds the role of Ambulance Commander at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $165,624.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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Albert Medina holds the role of Ambulance Commander at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $165,624.
FAA Fire Training Specialist/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Kevin Murphy serves as a FAA Fire Training Specialist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $165,624.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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Michelle Nacheman works as a Ambulance Commander for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Michelle earned $165,624 in 2026.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Kenneth Ray serves as a Ambulance Commander. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $165,624.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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Jason Raymond works as a Ambulance Commander for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Jason earned $165,624 in 2026.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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Robert Roan Jr holds the role of Ambulance Commander at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $165,624.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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Coryanne Ross works as a Ambulance Commander for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Coryanne earned $165,624 in 2026.