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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Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Michael Vailahi works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $74,526 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Frederick Vaineo 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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Maxwell Wesley 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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Stephen Williams 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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Olivia Ybarra works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Olivia earned $74,526 in 2026.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Thaddious Parker 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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Nicolaus White 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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Deja Brown 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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At Chicago Fire Department, Matthew Hensler 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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Sylvane Smart works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Sylvane earned $74,526 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Vincent Lujano 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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At Chicago Fire Department, Caleb Burrell 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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At Chicago Fire Department, Bridget Oswald serves as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,526.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Adrianne Howard 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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Jacqueline Perez works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Jacqueline earned $74,526 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Christian Orozco serves as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,526.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Jeydon Velez serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,526.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Nicholas Romo holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) 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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Liam Simmons works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Liam earned $74,526 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Lee Phan 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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At Chicago Fire Department, Christian Joya 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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Christopher Sandoval is a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,526.
Administrative Supvsr/Chicago Fire Department
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Doroteo Bedoy works as a Administrative Supvsr for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Doroteo earned $74,172 in 2026.
Freedom of Information Act Officer/Chicago Fire Department
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Commandria Franklin works as a Freedom of Information Act Officer for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Commandria earned $74,172 in 2026.