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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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Gregory Novak

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Gregory Novak works as a Captain-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Gregory earned $181,062 in 2026.

John O Brien

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

John O Brien is a Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $181,062.

Matthew Perry

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Matthew Perry is a Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $181,062.

Alfredo Rios

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Alfredo Rios is a Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $181,062.

Thomas Roche

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Thomas Roche works as a Captain-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Thomas earned $181,062 in 2026.

Jesse Sanchez

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

At Chicago Fire Department, Jesse Sanchez serves as a Captain-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $181,062.

Angel Santiago

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Angel Santiago holds the role of Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $181,062.

Kevin Sobek

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Kevin Sobek works as a Captain-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Kevin earned $181,062 in 2026.

Juan Sotomayor

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

At Chicago Fire Department, Juan Sotomayor serves as a Captain-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $181,062.

Tim Stibich

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

At Chicago Fire Department, Tim Stibich serves as a Captain-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $181,062.

Ubaldo Suarez Del Real

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

At Chicago Fire Department, Ubaldo Suarez Del Real serves as a Captain-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $181,062.

Jeffrey Waldrom

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Jeffrey Waldrom works as a Captain-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Jeffrey earned $181,062 in 2026.

Nicholas Zervas

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Nicholas Zervas works as a Captain-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Nicholas earned $181,062 in 2026.

Kenneth Brezina

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

At Chicago Fire Department, Kenneth Brezina serves as a Captain-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $181,062.

Richard Savoia

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

At Chicago Fire Department, Richard Savoia serves as a Captain-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $181,062.

Dwayne Smith

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Dwayne Smith is a Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $181,062.

Richard Stack

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Richard Stack works as a Captain-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Richard earned $181,062 in 2026.

Joseph Stanislawski

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Joseph Stanislawski holds the role of Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $181,062.

Michael Suchecki

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Michael Suchecki works as a Captain-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $181,062 in 2026.

David Szymczyk

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

David Szymczyk holds the role of Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $181,062.

Gerard Turner

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

At Chicago Fire Department, Gerard Turner serves as a Captain-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $181,062.

James Walsh

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

At Chicago Fire Department, James Walsh serves as a Captain-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $181,062.

Sean Washington

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

At Chicago Fire Department, Sean Washington serves as a Captain-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $181,062.

Michael Wilhelm

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Michael Wilhelm holds the role of Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $181,062.

Ruben Zendejas

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Ruben Zendejas is a Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $181,062.

George Korzen

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

At Chicago Fire Department, George Korzen serves as a Captain-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $181,062.

Jason Zajac

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Jason Zajac holds the role of Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $181,062.

Martin DohertyMay be multiple

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Payroll for Martin Doherty (Captain-Emt, Chicago Fire Department) may cover more than one person; together they account for $181,062 in 2026.

David Navarro

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

David Navarro works as a Captain-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. David earned $181,062 in 2026.

Joseph Haugh

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Joseph Haugh holds the role of Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $181,062.

Carlos Robles

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Carlos Robles is a Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $181,062.

Manuel Lopez

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Manuel Lopez holds the role of Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $181,062.

Jesse Gonzales

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Jesse Gonzales is a Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $181,062.

Frank Pressel

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Frank Pressel holds the role of Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $181,062.

Heather Peace

Paramedic Field Chief/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$176,292
Base pay
$176,292
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,292
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$176,292

Heather Peace is a Paramedic Field Chief at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $176,292.