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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Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Joel Johnson works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Joel earned $74,526 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Marcin Kieta holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,526.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Henry Klososky holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,526.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Kevin Knapp holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,526.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Brendan Lally holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,526.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Nathaniel Lopez works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Nathaniel earned $74,526 in 2026.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Nicolas Martinet works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Nicolas earned $74,526 in 2026.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Orlando Martinez is a Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,526.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Patrick Martin is a Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,526.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Leonardo Matera is a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,526.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Ramon Matos is a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,526.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Daniel Mccarthy serves as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,526.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Denis Mcgregor works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Denis earned $74,526 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Jack Mclaughlin is a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,526.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Cressencia Mendoza-Powers serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,526.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Wesley Meziere works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Wesley earned $74,526 in 2026.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Jonathan Mina holds the role of Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,526.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Elizabeth Moore serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,526.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Sarah Newlin serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,526.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Ethan Ortega works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Ethan earned $74,526 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Ronald Otoole holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,526.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Kyle Pequeno holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,526.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Daniel Peters holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,526.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Vincent Rangel works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Vincent earned $74,526 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Alan Regalado holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,526.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Daniel Reno holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,526.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Patrick Reynolds holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,526.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, John Rice serves as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,526.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Nonivia Accoh works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Nonivia earned $74,526 in 2026.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Axel Aguilar serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,526.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Elsy Alcantar works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Elsy earned $74,526 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Mathew Alicea works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Mathew earned $74,526 in 2026.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Aura Arango holds the role of Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,526.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Andrew Bahena is a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,526.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Andrew Belcastro is a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,526.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Jamal Boulden serves as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,526.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Michael Brouwer works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $74,526 in 2026.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Dakota Burnett works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Dakota earned $74,526 in 2026.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Osiel Campos works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Osiel earned $74,526 in 2026.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Ryan Carmody serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,526.