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 12
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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Stacy Ernst works as a Ambulance Commander for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Stacy earned $165,624 in 2026.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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Willie Esters is a Ambulance Commander at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $165,624.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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Zachary Fichter holds the role of Ambulance Commander at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $165,624.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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Walter Flores is a Ambulance Commander at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $165,624.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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Robert Graham is a Ambulance Commander at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $165,624.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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Catherine Howe holds the role of Ambulance Commander at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $165,624.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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Freida Hugueth holds the role of Ambulance Commander at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $165,624.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Christopher Hunter serves as a Ambulance Commander. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $165,624.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Richard Johnson serves as a Ambulance Commander. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $165,624.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Jason Kasper serves as a Ambulance Commander. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $165,624.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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Robert Mc Aroy is a Ambulance Commander at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $165,624.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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Christopher Mc Cormick is a Ambulance Commander at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $165,624.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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Michael Mc Laughlin holds the role of Ambulance Commander at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $165,624.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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Daniel Mc Nicholas holds the role of Ambulance Commander at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $165,624.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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Albert Medina holds the role of Ambulance Commander at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $165,624.
FAA Fire Training Specialist/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Kevin Murphy serves as a FAA Fire Training Specialist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $165,624.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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Michelle Nacheman works as a Ambulance Commander for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Michelle earned $165,624 in 2026.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Kenneth Ray serves as a Ambulance Commander. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $165,624.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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Jason Raymond works as a Ambulance Commander for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Jason earned $165,624 in 2026.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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Robert Roan Jr holds the role of Ambulance Commander at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $165,624.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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Coryanne Ross works as a Ambulance Commander for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Coryanne earned $165,624 in 2026.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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Christopher Sergel works as a Ambulance Commander for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $165,624 in 2026.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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Heather Spalliero works as a Ambulance Commander for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Heather earned $165,624 in 2026.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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Joseph Summers works as a Ambulance Commander for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $165,624 in 2026.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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Boguslaw Talaga holds the role of Ambulance Commander at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $165,624.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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Robert Tiberi Jr holds the role of Ambulance Commander at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $165,624.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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Joel Weiss works as a Ambulance Commander for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Joel earned $165,624 in 2026.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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Anthony Wilson holds the role of Ambulance Commander at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $165,624.
Lieutenant-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Aref Abdellatif serves as a Lieutenant-Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $161,970.
Lieutenant-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Kenneth Cardenas is a Lieutenant-Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $161,970.
Lieutenant-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Richard Florczak holds the role of Lieutenant-Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $161,970.
Lieutenant-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Eric Griswold serves as a Lieutenant-Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $161,970.
Lieutenant-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Scott Pilafas serves as a Lieutenant-Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $161,970.
Lieutenant-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Robert Skalski is a Lieutenant-Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $161,970.
Lieutenant-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Kevin Ward is a Lieutenant-Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $161,970.
Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Michael Ahern is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $161,232.
Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Steve Alleyne holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $161,232.
Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Matthew Andersen serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $161,232.
Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Rodney Arroyo is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $161,232.
Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Joseph Atkins serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $161,232.