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 105
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Vincent Morales 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, Nicholas Moriarty 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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Alexander Moroko Ii works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Alexander earned $100,950 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Kevin Morrin 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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Brandon Morrison 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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Jaleelah Muhammad holds the role of Paramedic 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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Natasha Navarrete works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Natasha earned $100,950 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Gabriel Navarro 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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Aid Obradovic 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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Michael O'Brien works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $100,950 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Aidan O'Carroll works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Aidan earned $100,950 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Alaa Odeh works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Alaa earned $100,950 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Raul Orozco 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, Evon Orsi 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, Abigail Ortiz 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, Liam O'Shea 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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Brett Owens works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Brett earned $100,950 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Kevin Pacholski 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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Juan Padilla 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, David Pawlowski serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Rafael Perez works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Rafael earned $100,950 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Roy Pettingill 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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Tyren Petty 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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Robert Pisciotti 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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Joseph Plaud 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, John Plovanich 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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Javier Posada works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Javier earned $100,950 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Harsimran Powar 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, Trevor Proszek 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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Nicholas Pufpaf works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Nicholas earned $100,950 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Steven Puschmann 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, Thomas Quigley 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 Ramirez 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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Demario Rashaad 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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Kyle Reeves 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, Alec Reinke 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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Brandon Reum works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Brandon earned $100,950 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Joseph Rispoli 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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Neci Rivera works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Neci earned $100,950 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Robert Robinson is a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $100,950.