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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

Page 1

William Arvesen

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$175,692
Base pay
$175,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,692
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$175,692

At Chicago Fire Department, William Arvesen serves as a Captain-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $175,692.

Peter Brant

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$175,692
Base pay
$175,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,692
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$175,692

Peter Brant is a Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $175,692.

Guido Calcagno

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$175,692
Base pay
$175,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,692
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$175,692

Guido Calcagno holds the role of Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $175,692.

Michael Calderisi

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$175,692
Base pay
$175,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,692
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$175,692

Michael Calderisi is a Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $175,692.

John Convey

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$175,692
Base pay
$175,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,692
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$175,692

John Convey works as a Captain-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. John earned $175,692 in 2026.

James Dalton

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$175,692
Base pay
$175,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,692
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$175,692

James Dalton is a Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $175,692.

Antwan Dobson

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$175,692
Base pay
$175,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,692
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$175,692

At Chicago Fire Department, Antwan Dobson serves as a Captain-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $175,692.

Matthew Dryden

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$175,692
Base pay
$175,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,692
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$175,692

Matthew Dryden holds the role of Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $175,692.

Brendan Fitzsimmons

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$175,692
Base pay
$175,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,692
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$175,692

Brendan Fitzsimmons holds the role of Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $175,692.

Christopher Grande

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$175,692
Base pay
$175,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,692
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$175,692

Christopher Grande holds the role of Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $175,692.

Patrick Heneghan

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$175,692
Base pay
$175,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,692
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$175,692

Patrick Heneghan holds the role of Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $175,692.

Russell Inniss

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$175,692
Base pay
$175,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,692
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$175,692

At Chicago Fire Department, Russell Inniss serves as a Captain-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $175,692.

Richard Irwin

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$175,692
Base pay
$175,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,692
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$175,692

Richard Irwin holds the role of Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $175,692.

Michael Kading

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$175,692
Base pay
$175,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,692
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$175,692

At Chicago Fire Department, Michael Kading serves as a Captain-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $175,692.

Daniel Lynch

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$175,692
Base pay
$175,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,692
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$175,692

Daniel Lynch works as a Captain-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $175,692 in 2026.

Brian Mc Donough

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$175,692
Base pay
$175,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,692
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$175,692

Brian Mc Donough holds the role of Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $175,692.

John Mcgarvey

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$175,692
Base pay
$175,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,692
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$175,692

John Mcgarvey is a Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $175,692.

Sean Mcquillan

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$175,692
Base pay
$175,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,692
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$175,692

Sean Mcquillan is a Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $175,692.

Timothy Mc Phillips

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$175,692
Base pay
$175,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,692
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$175,692

Timothy Mc Phillips works as a Captain-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Timothy earned $175,692 in 2026.

Paul Miller

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$175,692
Base pay
$175,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,692
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$175,692

Paul Miller works as a Captain-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Paul earned $175,692 in 2026.

Robert Morris

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$175,692
Base pay
$175,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,692
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$175,692

At Chicago Fire Department, Robert Morris serves as a Captain-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $175,692.

Thomas Mulhern Jr

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$175,692
Base pay
$175,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,692
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$175,692

Thomas Mulhern Jr is a Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $175,692.

Joseph Murphy

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$175,692
Base pay
$175,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,692
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$175,692

Joseph Murphy holds the role of Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $175,692.

William Nolan

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$175,692
Base pay
$175,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,692
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$175,692

William Nolan works as a Captain-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. William earned $175,692 in 2026.

Thomas O Donnell

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$175,692
Base pay
$175,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,692
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$175,692

Thomas O Donnell is a Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $175,692.

Jairo Ortega

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$175,692
Base pay
$175,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,692
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$175,692

At Chicago Fire Department, Jairo Ortega serves as a Captain-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $175,692.

Terrance Reilly

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$175,692
Base pay
$175,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,692
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$175,692

Terrance Reilly works as a Captain-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Terrance earned $175,692 in 2026.

Michael Rowan

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$175,692
Base pay
$175,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,692
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$175,692

Michael Rowan holds the role of Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $175,692.

James Sewnig

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$175,692
Base pay
$175,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,692
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$175,692

James Sewnig is a Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $175,692.

Paul Sheridan

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$175,692
Base pay
$175,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,692
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$175,692

Paul Sheridan works as a Captain-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Paul earned $175,692 in 2026.

James Syring

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$175,692
Base pay
$175,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,692
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$175,692

James Syring holds the role of Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $175,692.

Christopher Vegas

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$175,692
Base pay
$175,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,692
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$175,692

Christopher Vegas is a Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $175,692.

Joseph Walsh

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$175,692
Base pay
$175,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,692
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$175,692

At Chicago Fire Department, Joseph Walsh serves as a Captain-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $175,692.

Daryl Walton

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$175,692
Base pay
$175,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,692
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$175,692

Daryl Walton is a Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $175,692.

James Mullaghy

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$175,692
Base pay
$175,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,692
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$175,692

James Mullaghy holds the role of Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $175,692.

Eric Sobolewski

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$175,692
Base pay
$175,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,692
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$175,692

Eric Sobolewski holds the role of Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $175,692.

Jeffrey Hennessy

Coordinator of Hazardous Materials Program/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$175,296
Base pay
$175,296
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,296
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$175,296

Jeffrey Hennessy holds the role of Coordinator of Hazardous Materials Program at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $175,296.

Darvell Bowen

Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$170,700
Base pay
$170,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$170,700
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$170,700

Darvell Bowen holds the role of Ambulance Commander at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $170,700.

Keith Cowley

Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$170,700
Base pay
$170,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$170,700
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$170,700

Keith Cowley holds the role of Ambulance Commander at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $170,700.

Richard Crowley

Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$170,700
Base pay
$170,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$170,700
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$170,700

At Chicago Fire Department, Richard Crowley serves as a Ambulance Commander. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $170,700.