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 109
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Joseph Lukic 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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Zachary Maderak 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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Amina Maksuti 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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Maira Martinez 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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Emilio Martinis Gomez 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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Patrick Mayo 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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Adrian Mazon 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 Mckermitt 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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Katherine Mcnamara 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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Megan Mcnamara 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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Salvador Medina Jr 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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Sebastian Meraz works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Sebastian earned $95,982 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Nicholas Munoz 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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Max Murphy 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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Lee Musgraves 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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Jesus Navarro works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Jesus earned $95,982 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Matthew Navarro 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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John Nomikos works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. John earned $95,982 in 2026.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Jessy Patricio 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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Adam Peterson 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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At Chicago Fire Department, Alexis Pineda 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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William Pomorski 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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Jonathan Powers 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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Elmer Quintero 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, Aaron Ramos 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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Robert Regal works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Robert earned $95,982 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Liam Reilly works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Liam earned $95,982 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Edgar Renteria works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Edgar earned $95,982 in 2026.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Karla Reza Montes works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Karla earned $95,982 in 2026.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Mia Reza-Montes 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, Jamal Richardson 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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Nikko Riley 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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Victor Rivera 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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Christian Rodriguez 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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At Chicago Fire Department, Ivan Rodriguez serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,982.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Edgar Rojas 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, Enrique Rojas Perez 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, Victoria Roversi serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,982.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Kadin Rusenovich works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Kadin earned $95,982 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Santino Ruvalcaba serves as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,982.