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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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Patrick Brown

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$156,174
Base pay
$156,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,174
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$156,174

Patrick Brown holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $156,174.

Brian Clarke

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$156,174
Base pay
$156,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,174
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$156,174

At Chicago Fire Department, Brian Clarke serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $156,174.

Francis Collins

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$156,174
Base pay
$156,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,174
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$156,174

Francis Collins is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $156,174.

Ryan Dykema

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$156,174
Base pay
$156,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,174
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$156,174

At Chicago Fire Department, Ryan Dykema serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $156,174.

Michael Eichinger

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$156,174
Base pay
$156,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,174
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$156,174

Michael Eichinger works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $156,174 in 2026.

Timothy Fitzgerald

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$156,174
Base pay
$156,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,174
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$156,174

Timothy Fitzgerald is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $156,174.

William Granat

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$156,174
Base pay
$156,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,174
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$156,174

William Granat works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. William earned $156,174 in 2026.

John Haran

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$156,174
Base pay
$156,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,174
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$156,174

John Haran holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $156,174.

John Harris

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$156,174
Base pay
$156,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,174
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$156,174

John Harris holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $156,174.

George Horvath

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$156,174
Base pay
$156,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,174
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$156,174

George Horvath works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. George earned $156,174 in 2026.

Victor Huertas Iii

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$156,174
Base pay
$156,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,174
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$156,174

Victor Huertas Iii works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Victor earned $156,174 in 2026.

Darryl Jones

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$156,174
Base pay
$156,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,174
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$156,174

At Chicago Fire Department, Darryl Jones serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $156,174.

Shane Keating

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$156,174
Base pay
$156,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,174
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$156,174

Shane Keating is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $156,174.

Kevin Kendrigan

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$156,174
Base pay
$156,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,174
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$156,174

At Chicago Fire Department, Kevin Kendrigan serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $156,174.

Kenneth Kosmoski

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$156,174
Base pay
$156,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,174
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$156,174

Kenneth Kosmoski is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $156,174.

Frank Krawczyk

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$156,174
Base pay
$156,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,174
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$156,174

Frank Krawczyk works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Frank earned $156,174 in 2026.

Kim Latiker

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$156,174
Base pay
$156,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,174
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$156,174

Kim Latiker holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $156,174.

Hector Lujano

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$156,174
Base pay
$156,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,174
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$156,174

Hector Lujano works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Hector earned $156,174 in 2026.

Eric Majcen

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$156,174
Base pay
$156,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,174
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$156,174

Eric Majcen is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $156,174.

George Marinoff

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$156,174
Base pay
$156,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,174
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$156,174

George Marinoff is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $156,174.

Lefondra Martin

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$156,174
Base pay
$156,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,174
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$156,174

Lefondra Martin works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Lefondra earned $156,174 in 2026.

Larrence Mc Cormack

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$156,174
Base pay
$156,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,174
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$156,174

At Chicago Fire Department, Larrence Mc Cormack serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $156,174.

Nicholas Mihailovic

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$156,174
Base pay
$156,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,174
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$156,174

Nicholas Mihailovic holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $156,174.

Edward Morrison

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$156,174
Base pay
$156,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,174
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$156,174

Edward Morrison works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Edward earned $156,174 in 2026.

Michael Mulligan

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$156,174
Base pay
$156,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,174
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$156,174

At Chicago Fire Department, Michael Mulligan serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $156,174.

Derrick Nash

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$156,174
Base pay
$156,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,174
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$156,174

At Chicago Fire Department, Derrick Nash serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $156,174.

Jonathan Newton

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$156,174
Base pay
$156,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,174
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$156,174

At Chicago Fire Department, Jonathan Newton serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $156,174.

John O Carroll

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$156,174
Base pay
$156,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,174
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$156,174

John O Carroll is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $156,174.

Joseph Pease

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$156,174
Base pay
$156,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,174
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$156,174

Joseph Pease holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $156,174.

Frank Phee

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$156,174
Base pay
$156,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,174
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$156,174

At Chicago Fire Department, Frank Phee serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $156,174.

Mitchell Ramski

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$156,174
Base pay
$156,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,174
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$156,174

At Chicago Fire Department, Mitchell Ramski serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $156,174.

Daniel Reynolds

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$156,174
Base pay
$156,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,174
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$156,174

Daniel Reynolds holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $156,174.

John Rizzi

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$156,174
Base pay
$156,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,174
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$156,174

John Rizzi is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $156,174.

Preston Roberson

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$156,174
Base pay
$156,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,174
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$156,174

Preston Roberson holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $156,174.

Robert Ballantyne

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$156,174
Base pay
$156,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,174
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$156,174

Robert Ballantyne is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $156,174.

James Bokowski

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$156,174
Base pay
$156,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,174
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$156,174

James Bokowski works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. James earned $156,174 in 2026.

Christopher Buino

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$156,174
Base pay
$156,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,174
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$156,174

At Chicago Fire Department, Christopher Buino serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $156,174.

Kenneth Clark

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$156,174
Base pay
$156,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,174
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$156,174

Kenneth Clark holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $156,174.

Peter Clark

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$156,174
Base pay
$156,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,174
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$156,174

Peter Clark works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Peter earned $156,174 in 2026.

Brian Coffman

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$156,174
Base pay
$156,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,174
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$156,174

Brian Coffman is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $156,174.