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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Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Douglas Schick holds the role of Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Brandon Dyer works as a Battalion Chief - EMT for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Brandon earned $197,880 in 2026.
Coordinator of Air Mask Services/Chicago Fire Department
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Thomas Paston is a Coordinator of Air Mask Services at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $193,656.
Commanding Fire Marshal/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Ryan Rivera serves as a Commanding Fire Marshal. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $193,656.
Coordinator of Special Events Liaison/Chicago Fire Department
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Christopher Soderlund is a Coordinator of Special Events Liaison at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $193,656.