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 3
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Robert Ludwig is a Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Patrick Malone works as a Battalion Chief - EMT for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Patrick earned $197,880 in 2026.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Anthony Martin works as a Battalion Chief - EMT for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $197,880 in 2026.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Daniel Mc Dermott holds the role of Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Brian Mc Laughlin holds the role of Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Christopher Meziere serves as a Battalion Chief - EMT. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Jimmy Miller holds the role of Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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John Mullen holds the role of Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Robert Murphy works as a Battalion Chief - EMT for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Robert earned $197,880 in 2026.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, James Neary serves as a Battalion Chief - EMT. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Kevin Newell holds the role of Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Gerald Nichols Jr serves as a Battalion Chief - EMT. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Michael O Boyle serves as a Battalion Chief - EMT. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Barbara Ohse serves as a Battalion Chief - EMT. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Rory Ohse serves as a Battalion Chief - EMT. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Christopher Olszewski holds the role of Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Frank Plescia is a Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Andre Raiford serves as a Battalion Chief - EMT. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Daniel Reidy holds the role of Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Thomas Renaud serves as a Battalion Chief - EMT. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Barry Reppen is a Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Thomas Rogala is a Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Michael Rogers works as a Battalion Chief - EMT for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $197,880 in 2026.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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William Rowe is a Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Christophe Russell is a Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Anthony Sanders serves as a Battalion Chief - EMT. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Douglas Schick holds the role of Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Steven Serb serves as a Battalion Chief - EMT. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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James Spalla is a Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Brian Stack works as a Battalion Chief - EMT for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Brian earned $197,880 in 2026.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Terence Stadler is a Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Matthew Sullivan holds the role of Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Michael Sullivan is a Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Gregory Swanson works as a Battalion Chief - EMT for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Gregory earned $197,880 in 2026.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Daniel Swift is a Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Robert Tonne is a Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Hector Velasquez serves as a Battalion Chief - EMT. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Charles Ward is a Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Kevin Wirtz is a Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $197,880.
Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department
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Daniel Woods works as a Battalion Chief - EMT for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $197,880 in 2026.