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 20
Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Gonzalo Pazmino serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $156,174.
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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.
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Christopher Penny works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $156,174 in 2026.
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Michael Perry holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $156,174.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Frank Phee serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $156,174.
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Luis Ponce De Leon is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $156,174.
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Stephen Price holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $156,174.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Mitchell Ramski serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $156,174.
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Sean Reardon works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Sean earned $156,174 in 2026.
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James Regan Iv holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $156,174.
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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.
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John Riley is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $156,174.
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Theresa Ritchie works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Theresa earned $156,174 in 2026.
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William Rivera holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $156,174.
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John Rizzi is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $156,174.
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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.
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Carl Salvato Iii works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Carl earned $156,174 in 2026.
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Kirby Santana holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $156,174.
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Jason Schott works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Jason earned $156,174 in 2026.
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Matthew Smith works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $156,174 in 2026.
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Rudy Stonitsch holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $156,174.
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Federico Talavera holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $156,174.
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Perry Taylor is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $156,174.
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David Town is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $156,174.
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Robert Tracy holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $156,174.
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Yazmin Tracy holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $156,174.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Adam Traylor serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $156,174.
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Eric Troken works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Eric earned $156,174 in 2026.
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Benjamin Villa works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Benjamin earned $156,174 in 2026.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Steve Wabi serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $156,174.
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Robert Whittle works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Robert earned $156,174 in 2026.
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Joel Wideman works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Joel earned $156,174 in 2026.
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Thomas Willis is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $156,174.
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Brian Woods holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $156,174.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Victoria Green serves as a Ambulance Commander. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $155,934.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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Shawn Howd is a Ambulance Commander at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $155,934.
FAA Fire Training Specialist/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Michael Kus serves as a FAA Fire Training Specialist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $155,934.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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Lissette Marrero is a Ambulance Commander at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $155,934.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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Sean Peaslee is a Ambulance Commander at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $155,934.
Ambulance Commander/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Jennifer Pillon serves as a Ambulance Commander. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $155,934.