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 108
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Maura Eppenstein 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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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.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Albert Fernandez 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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Ryan Flennoy works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Ryan earned $95,982 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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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.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Alexander Fonseca 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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Anthony Frazier Jr works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $95,982 in 2026.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Joel Fuentes holds the role of Paramedic 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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Grace Gallegos 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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David Galvez 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, Jason Ganta 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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Jack Garrity 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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John Gerarden is a Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $95,982.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Sophia Glaubitz 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, Dennis Gonzalez serves as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,982.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Jacob Gonzalez works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Jacob earned $95,982 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Connor Griffin 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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Joshua Guereca 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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Jose Gutierrez Serrano 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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William Hackett 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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Erica Harrington works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Erica earned $95,982 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Miguel Hernandez 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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Michael Herrera 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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Joseph Iazzetto works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $95,982 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Christopher Jackson 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, Fredrick Jackson serves as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,982.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Michael Jannusch 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, Matthew Jordan 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, Brandon Juarez 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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Wanyae Kelly works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Wanyae earned $95,982 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Levelle Kimble Iii 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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Jamie Kruzel works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Jamie earned $95,982 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Nathan Lambert 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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Eric Lara 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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Jacky Lau is a Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $95,982.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Jonathan Lejcar is a Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $95,982.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Colby Lemm works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Colby earned $95,982 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Dominique Lillard 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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Jose Lopez works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Jose earned $95,982 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Ruben Lopez Magana holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,982.