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Chicago Fire Department

Source file: City of Chicago — Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 19, 2026

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.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$618.9M
Employees
4,803
Median total
$122,376
Highest record
$249,780

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$128,867 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$95,982
$117,996
$122,376
$141,864
$161,232

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).

Largest job titles

Firefighter-Emt
1,598 · $117,996
Lieutenant-Emt
460 · $156,174
Fire Engineer-Emt
413 · $136,794
Paramedic
392 · $111,252

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

Employees

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Brian Quaid

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$161,232
Base pay
$161,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,232
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$161,232

Brian Quaid works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Brian earned $161,232 in 2026.

Jesus Rangel

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$161,232
Base pay
$161,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,232
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$161,232

Jesus Rangel is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $161,232.

Mark Repel

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$161,232
Base pay
$161,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,232
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$161,232

At Chicago Fire Department, Mark Repel serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $161,232.

Justin Reynolds

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$161,232
Base pay
$161,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,232
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$161,232

Justin Reynolds works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Justin earned $161,232 in 2026.

John Roe

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$161,232
Base pay
$161,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,232
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$161,232

John Roe works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. John earned $161,232 in 2026.

Michael Ahern

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$161,232
Base pay
$161,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,232
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$161,232

Michael Ahern is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $161,232.

Matthew Andersen

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$161,232
Base pay
$161,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,232
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$161,232

At Chicago Fire Department, Matthew Andersen serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $161,232.

Rodney Arroyo

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$161,232
Base pay
$161,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,232
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$161,232

Rodney Arroyo is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $161,232.

Joseph Atkins

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$161,232
Base pay
$161,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,232
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$161,232

At Chicago Fire Department, Joseph Atkins serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $161,232.

Anthony Balta

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$161,232
Base pay
$161,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,232
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$161,232

Anthony Balta is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $161,232.

David Bautista

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$161,232
Base pay
$161,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,232
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$161,232

David Bautista holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $161,232.

Thomas Breakey

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$161,232
Base pay
$161,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,232
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$161,232

Thomas Breakey holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $161,232.

Jason Cardenas

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$161,232
Base pay
$161,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,232
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$161,232

At Chicago Fire Department, Jason Cardenas serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $161,232.

Maureen Carey

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$161,232
Base pay
$161,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,232
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$161,232

At Chicago Fire Department, Maureen Carey serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $161,232.

Christopher Catalano

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$161,232
Base pay
$161,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,232
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$161,232

At Chicago Fire Department, Christopher Catalano serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $161,232.

David Chrysty

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$161,232
Base pay
$161,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,232
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$161,232

David Chrysty is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $161,232.

Michael Clark

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$161,232
Base pay
$161,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,232
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$161,232

Michael Clark is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $161,232.

Jose Cotto

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$161,232
Base pay
$161,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,232
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$161,232

Jose Cotto works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Jose earned $161,232 in 2026.

Javier Diaz

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$161,232
Base pay
$161,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,232
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$161,232

At Chicago Fire Department, Javier Diaz serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $161,232.

Zaim Durovic

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$161,232
Base pay
$161,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,232
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$161,232

Zaim Durovic works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Zaim earned $161,232 in 2026.

Michael Franklin Jr

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$161,232
Base pay
$161,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,232
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$161,232

Michael Franklin Jr holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $161,232.

Joseph Gallagher

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$161,232
Base pay
$161,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,232
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$161,232

Joseph Gallagher is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $161,232.

Martin Gatton Jr

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$161,232
Base pay
$161,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,232
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$161,232

Martin Gatton Jr works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Martin earned $161,232 in 2026.

Robert Goga

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$161,232
Base pay
$161,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,232
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$161,232

Robert Goga is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $161,232.

Percy Greenwood

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$161,232
Base pay
$161,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,232
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$161,232

At Chicago Fire Department, Percy Greenwood serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $161,232.

Richard Guditis

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$161,232
Base pay
$161,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,232
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$161,232

Richard Guditis is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $161,232.

Kimberly Guttillo

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$161,232
Base pay
$161,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,232
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$161,232

At Chicago Fire Department, Kimberly Guttillo serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $161,232.

Andres Jacob

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$161,232
Base pay
$161,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,232
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$161,232

At Chicago Fire Department, Andres Jacob serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $161,232.

Derick Johnson

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$161,232
Base pay
$161,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,232
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$161,232

At Chicago Fire Department, Derick Johnson serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $161,232.

Thaddeus Johnson

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$161,232
Base pay
$161,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,232
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$161,232

Thaddeus Johnson holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $161,232.

Benjamin Kaiser

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$161,232
Base pay
$161,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,232
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$161,232

Benjamin Kaiser holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $161,232.

Paul Keller

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$161,232
Base pay
$161,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,232
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$161,232

Paul Keller works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Paul earned $161,232 in 2026.

Timothy Kelly

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$161,232
Base pay
$161,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,232
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$161,232

At Chicago Fire Department, Timothy Kelly serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $161,232.

Romeo King Jr

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$161,232
Base pay
$161,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,232
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$161,232

Romeo King Jr holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $161,232.

Edward Kramer

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$161,232
Base pay
$161,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,232
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$161,232

At Chicago Fire Department, Edward Kramer serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $161,232.

Andrew Lewandowski

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$161,232
Base pay
$161,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,232
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$161,232

Andrew Lewandowski is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $161,232.

Daniel Lieber

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$161,232
Base pay
$161,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,232
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$161,232

Daniel Lieber works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $161,232 in 2026.

Patrick Looney

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$161,232
Base pay
$161,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,232
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$161,232

Patrick Looney works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Patrick earned $161,232 in 2026.

Neil Lubomski

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$161,232
Base pay
$161,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,232
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$161,232

Neil Lubomski holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $161,232.

Enrique Luevano

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$161,232
Base pay
$161,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,232
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$161,232

Enrique Luevano is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $161,232.