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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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Robert Murphy

Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$197,880
Base pay
$197,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,880
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$197,880

Robert Murphy works as a Battalion Chief - EMT for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Robert earned $197,880 in 2026.

John Haring

Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$197,880
Base pay
$197,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,880
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$197,880

John Haring holds the role of Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,880.

Gerald Nichols Jr

Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$197,880
Base pay
$197,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,880
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$197,880

At Chicago Fire Department, Gerald Nichols Jr serves as a Battalion Chief - EMT. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,880.

Brendan Kelly

Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$197,880
Base pay
$197,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,880
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$197,880

Brendan Kelly is a Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $197,880.

Raymond Adams

Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$197,880
Base pay
$197,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,880
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$197,880

Raymond Adams works as a Battalion Chief - EMT for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Raymond earned $197,880 in 2026.

Bradley Batka Jr

Assistant Commanding Fire Marshal-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$197,880
Base pay
$197,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,880
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$197,880

Bradley Batka Jr is a Assistant Commanding Fire Marshal-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $197,880.

Barry Garr

Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$197,880
Base pay
$197,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,880
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$197,880

Barry Garr holds the role of Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,880.

Rory Ohse

Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$197,880
Base pay
$197,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,880
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$197,880

At Chicago Fire Department, Rory Ohse serves as a Battalion Chief - EMT. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,880.

Gary Coney

Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$197,880
Base pay
$197,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,880
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$197,880

Gary Coney holds the role of Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,880.

Matthew Dowdall

Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$197,880
Base pay
$197,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,880
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$197,880

At Chicago Fire Department, Matthew Dowdall serves as a Battalion Chief - EMT. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,880.

Sean Kevin

Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$197,880
Base pay
$197,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,880
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$197,880

At Chicago Fire Department, Sean Kevin serves as a Battalion Chief - EMT. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,880.

Steven Kendrick

Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$197,880
Base pay
$197,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,880
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$197,880

Steven Kendrick holds the role of Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,880.

Mark Imburgia

Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$197,880
Base pay
$197,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,880
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$197,880

Mark Imburgia holds the role of Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,880.

Gregory Swanson

Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$197,880
Base pay
$197,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,880
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$197,880

Gregory Swanson works as a Battalion Chief - EMT for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Gregory earned $197,880 in 2026.

John Cronin

Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$197,880
Base pay
$197,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,880
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$197,880

John Cronin holds the role of Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,880.

Craig Dziedzic

Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$197,880
Base pay
$197,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,880
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$197,880

Craig Dziedzic holds the role of Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,880.

Christopher Meziere

Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$197,880
Base pay
$197,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,880
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$197,880

At Chicago Fire Department, Christopher Meziere serves as a Battalion Chief - EMT. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,880.

William Donahue

Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$197,880
Base pay
$197,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,880
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$197,880

William Donahue is a Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $197,880.

James Fleming

Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$197,880
Base pay
$197,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,880
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$197,880

James Fleming holds the role of Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,880.

Michael Cronin

Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$197,880
Base pay
$197,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,880
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$197,880

Michael Cronin holds the role of Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,880.

Christopher Gasiorek

Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$197,880
Base pay
$197,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,880
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$197,880

Christopher Gasiorek works as a Battalion Chief - EMT for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $197,880 in 2026.

Roger Huff

Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$197,880
Base pay
$197,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,880
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$197,880

At Chicago Fire Department, Roger Huff serves as a Battalion Chief - EMT. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,880.

Jimmy Miller

Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$197,880
Base pay
$197,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,880
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$197,880

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.

Steven Serb

Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$197,880
Base pay
$197,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,880
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$197,880

At Chicago Fire Department, Steven Serb serves as a Battalion Chief - EMT. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,880.

T Fleischhacker

Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$197,880
Base pay
$197,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,880
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$197,880

T Fleischhacker holds the role of Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,880.

Patrick Malone

Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$197,880
Base pay
$197,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,880
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$197,880

Patrick Malone works as a Battalion Chief - EMT for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Patrick earned $197,880 in 2026.

Michael Guzman

Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$197,880
Base pay
$197,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,880
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$197,880

Michael Guzman is a Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $197,880.

Thomas Haran

Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$197,880
Base pay
$197,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,880
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$197,880

Thomas Haran is a Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $197,880.

Kevin Angus

Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$197,880
Base pay
$197,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,880
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$197,880

Kevin Angus holds the role of Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,880.

Anthony Martin

Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$197,880
Base pay
$197,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,880
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$197,880

Anthony Martin works as a Battalion Chief - EMT for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $197,880 in 2026.

Daniel Mc Dermott

Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$197,880
Base pay
$197,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,880
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$197,880

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.

Steven Bouck

Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$197,880
Base pay
$197,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,880
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$197,880

Steven Bouck works as a Battalion Chief - EMT for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Steven earned $197,880 in 2026.

William Rowe

Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$197,880
Base pay
$197,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,880
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$197,880

William Rowe is a Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $197,880.

Thomas Fuchsgruber

Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$197,880
Base pay
$197,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,880
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$197,880

Thomas Fuchsgruber holds the role of Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,880.

John Mullen

Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$197,880
Base pay
$197,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,880
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$197,880

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.

Kevin Newell

Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$197,880
Base pay
$197,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,880
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$197,880

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.

Anthony Sanders

Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$197,880
Base pay
$197,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,880
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$197,880

At Chicago Fire Department, Anthony Sanders serves as a Battalion Chief - EMT. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,880.

Hans Ziegenbein

Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$197,880
Base pay
$197,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,880
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$197,880

At Chicago Fire Department, Hans Ziegenbein serves as a Battalion Chief - EMT. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,880.

Daniel Buganski

Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$197,880
Base pay
$197,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,880
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$197,880

Daniel Buganski holds the role of Battalion Chief - EMT at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,880.

Daniel Flynn

Battalion Chief - EMT/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$197,880
Base pay
$197,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,880
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$197,880

At Chicago Fire Department, Daniel Flynn serves as a Battalion Chief - EMT. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,880.