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 110
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Mark Ryl-Kuchar works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Mark earned $95,982 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Jose Salgado 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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At Chicago Fire Department, Ramon Salibellas 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, Alberto Sanchez 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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Angelica Sanchez works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Angelica earned $95,982 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Sheila Sandoval 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 Saunders 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 Schmid 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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Shawn Shawaluk 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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Tiersa Shearrill 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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Jonathan Simz works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Jonathan earned $95,982 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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William Skalitzky 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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Amanda Skiba works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Amanda earned $95,982 in 2026.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Walker Smith works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Walker earned $95,982 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Martin Sullivan 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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Brandon Tosado 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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Neil Tweedy works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Neil earned $95,982 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Alejandro Urbina-Diaz 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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Joseph Vaci 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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Teodoro Vargas 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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Julieta Vargas Rodriguez 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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Nathaniel Velde 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, Ivan Villalobos Munoz 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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Miguel Villanueva works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Miguel earned $95,982 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Giovanni Viruet 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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Allison Wachal 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, John Walsh 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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Juwaan Ward 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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Lauren Windle 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, Collin Woodman 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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Kiroles Youwakem 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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Paula Zalazar Paz works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Paula earned $95,982 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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David Ziebarth works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. David earned $95,982 in 2026.
Executive Administrative Assistant II/Chicago Fire Department
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Carlisa Howard holds the role of Executive Administrative Assistant II at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,332.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Jesse Herr is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,804.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Fire Department
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Thelma Bell is a Administrative Assistant at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,072.
Associate Fire Prevention Engineer/Chicago Fire Department
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Lucas Lantier holds the role of Associate Fire Prevention Engineer at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,940.
Associate Fire Prevention Engineer/Chicago Fire Department
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Erica Piceno works as a Associate Fire Prevention Engineer for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Erica earned $92,940 in 2026.
Associate Fire Prevention Engineer/Chicago Fire Department
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Gimi Tabiadon holds the role of Associate Fire Prevention Engineer at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,940.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Daniel Acevedo holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,816.