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 107
Program Specialist/Chicago Fire Department
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Sarah Young works as a Program Specialist for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Sarah earned $98,832 in 2026.
Clinical Therapist III/Chicago Fire Department
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Anna Lyman works as a Clinical Therapist III for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Anna earned $97,488 in 2026.
Clinical Therapist III/Chicago Fire Department
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Eligia Milan Alvarado holds the role of Clinical Therapist III at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,488.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Oscar Alcantar works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Oscar earned $95,982 in 2026.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Russelle Alegado serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,982.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Justin Allen is a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $95,982.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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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.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Alex Amaria is a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $95,982.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Raul Avalos is a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $95,982.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Candance Bady works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Candance earned $95,982 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Deven Bax serves as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,982.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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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.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Malcolm Boyd is a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $95,982.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Kieran Boyle is a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $95,982.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Rachel Braun is a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $95,982.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Patrick Brown works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Patrick earned $95,982 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Oscar Bucio holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,982.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Valerie Bullock works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Valerie earned $95,982 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Sean Burwell Jr is a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $95,982.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Nickolas Cachampis serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,982.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Brian Canoy works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Brian earned $95,982 in 2026.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Daniela Carrillo is a Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $95,982.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Jamarie Coleman serves as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,982.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Javier Collazo holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,982.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Kevin Cooper serves as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,982.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Kristen Cottrill works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Kristen earned $95,982 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Torian Cox holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,982.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Ramen Dankha serves as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,982.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Mico Davenport serves as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,982.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Gordon Davis serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,982.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Douglas De Leon holds the role of Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,982.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Daniel Del Rivero serves as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,982.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Jeremy Dennis is a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $95,982.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Jazmine Diaz works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Jazmine earned $95,982 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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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.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Briana Doyle works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Briana earned $95,982 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Emmanuel Duncan is a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $95,982.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Andrew Durham is a Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $95,982.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Brandon Edwards is a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $95,982.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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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.