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
Highest-paid first / page 102
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Demetrius Bolden is a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Christopher Botica serves as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,950.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Jimmy Bournes serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Isaiah Bowie is a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Edson Brito serves as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Kenneth Brooks Iii is a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Daniel Brown works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $100,950 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Ralph Bryant Iii works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Ralph earned $100,950 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Kareem Butler serves as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Omar Cabral works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Omar earned $100,950 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Orlando Cabrera works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Orlando earned $100,950 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Edward Carone is a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Robert Carrasquillo works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Robert earned $100,950 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Nicolis Carrizales works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Nicolis earned $100,950 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Anthony Chavez serves as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Michael Chiriboga holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Samantha Ciara works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Samantha earned $100,950 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Zachary Cody serves as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Ezequiel Collazo serves as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Victor Comito is a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Christopher Costoso is a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Ralph Covelli holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Thomas Coyle holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,950.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Benjamin Crofoot holds the role of Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Nicole Curatti is a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $100,950.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Vincent Dalcerro serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Jamal Daniels holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Thomas Dati Jr is a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Alex Dawson holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Declan Dennehy serves as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,950.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Matthew Diete serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Theodor Dinca serves as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Eric Djolic serves as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, William Doyle serves as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Shannon Duffy holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Ernest Duran is a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Maksymilian Dylankiewicz works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Maksymilian earned $100,950 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Joshua Eison serves as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Halle Engel is a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $100,950.
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Carlos Espinoza holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,950.