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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 2

Joseph Lukic

Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$95,982
Base pay
$95,982
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,982
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$95,982

Joseph Lukic is a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $95,982.

Katherine Mcnamara

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$95,982
Base pay
$95,982
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,982
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$95,982

Katherine Mcnamara holds the role of Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,982.

Megan Mcnamara

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$95,982
Base pay
$95,982
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,982
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$95,982

Megan Mcnamara holds the role of Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,982.

Lee Musgraves

Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$95,982
Base pay
$95,982
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,982
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$95,982

Lee Musgraves is a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $95,982.

Jesus Navarro

Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$95,982
Base pay
$95,982
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,982
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$95,982

Jesus Navarro works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Jesus earned $95,982 in 2026.

John Nomikos

Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$95,982
Base pay
$95,982
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,982
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$95,982

John Nomikos works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. John earned $95,982 in 2026.

Jessy Patricio

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$95,982
Base pay
$95,982
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,982
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$95,982

Jessy Patricio holds the role of Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,982.

Adam Peterson

Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$95,982
Base pay
$95,982
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,982
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$95,982

Adam Peterson is a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $95,982.

William Pomorski

Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$95,982
Base pay
$95,982
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,982
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$95,982

William Pomorski is a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $95,982.

Jonathan Powers

Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$95,982
Base pay
$95,982
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,982
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$95,982

Jonathan Powers is a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $95,982.

Robert Regal

Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$95,982
Base pay
$95,982
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,982
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$95,982

Robert Regal works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Robert earned $95,982 in 2026.

Edgar Renteria

Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$95,982
Base pay
$95,982
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,982
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$95,982

Edgar Renteria works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Edgar earned $95,982 in 2026.

Mia Reza-Montes

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$95,982
Base pay
$95,982
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,982
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$95,982

Mia Reza-Montes is a Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $95,982.

Jamal Richardson

Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$95,982
Base pay
$95,982
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,982
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$95,982

At Chicago Fire Department, Jamal Richardson serves as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,982.

Nikko Riley

Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$95,982
Base pay
$95,982
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,982
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$95,982

Nikko Riley is a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $95,982.

Christian Rodriguez

Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$95,982
Base pay
$95,982
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,982
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$95,982

Christian Rodriguez holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,982.

Ivan Rodriguez

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$95,982
Base pay
$95,982
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,982
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$95,982

At Chicago Fire Department, Ivan Rodriguez serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,982.

Edgar Rojas

Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$95,982
Base pay
$95,982
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,982
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$95,982

Edgar Rojas holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,982.

Oscar Alcantar

Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$95,982
Base pay
$95,982
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,982
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$95,982

Oscar Alcantar works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Oscar earned $95,982 in 2026.

Russelle Alegado

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$95,982
Base pay
$95,982
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,982
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$95,982

At Chicago Fire Department, Russelle Alegado serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,982.

Jorge Almazan-Colin

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$95,982
Base pay
$95,982
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,982
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$95,982

Jorge Almazan-Colin holds the role of Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,982.

Raul Avalos

Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$95,982
Base pay
$95,982
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,982
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$95,982

Raul Avalos is a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $95,982.

Candance Bady

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$95,982
Base pay
$95,982
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,982
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$95,982

Candance Bady works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Candance earned $95,982 in 2026.

Deven Bax

Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$95,982
Base pay
$95,982
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,982
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$95,982

At Chicago Fire Department, Deven Bax serves as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,982.

Ryan Birnberg

Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$95,982
Base pay
$95,982
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,982
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$95,982

Ryan Birnberg holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,982.

Rachel Braun

Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$95,982
Base pay
$95,982
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,982
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$95,982

Rachel Braun is a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $95,982.

Nickolas Cachampis

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$95,982
Base pay
$95,982
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,982
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$95,982

At Chicago Fire Department, Nickolas Cachampis serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,982.

Daniela Carrillo

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$95,982
Base pay
$95,982
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,982
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$95,982

Daniela Carrillo is a Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $95,982.

Jamarie Coleman

Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$95,982
Base pay
$95,982
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,982
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$95,982

At Chicago Fire Department, Jamarie Coleman serves as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,982.

Kristen Cottrill

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$95,982
Base pay
$95,982
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,982
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$95,982

Kristen Cottrill works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Kristen earned $95,982 in 2026.

Ramen Dankha

Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$95,982
Base pay
$95,982
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,982
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$95,982

At Chicago Fire Department, Ramen Dankha serves as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,982.

Mico Davenport

Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$95,982
Base pay
$95,982
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,982
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$95,982

At Chicago Fire Department, Mico Davenport serves as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,982.

Gordon Davis

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$95,982
Base pay
$95,982
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,982
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$95,982

At Chicago Fire Department, Gordon Davis serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,982.

Jazmine Diaz

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$95,982
Base pay
$95,982
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,982
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$95,982

Jazmine Diaz works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Jazmine earned $95,982 in 2026.

Michael Dilger

Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$95,982
Base pay
$95,982
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,982
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$95,982

Michael Dilger holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,982.

Josue Emeric

Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$95,982
Base pay
$95,982
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,982
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$95,982

Josue Emeric holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,982.

Maura Eppenstein

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$95,982
Base pay
$95,982
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,982
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$95,982

Maura Eppenstein holds the role of Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,982.

Maxwell Fadell

Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$95,982
Base pay
$95,982
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,982
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$95,982

Maxwell Fadell holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,982.

Gavin Flynn

Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$95,982
Base pay
$95,982
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,982
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$95,982

Gavin Flynn holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,982.

Joel Fuentes

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$95,982
Base pay
$95,982
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,982
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$95,982

Joel Fuentes holds the role of Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,982.