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 21
Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department
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Irene Res holds the role of Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $155,154.
Lieutenant-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Michelle Darbro is a Lieutenant-Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $152,154.
Lieutenant-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Brian Okeefe works as a Lieutenant-Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Brian earned $152,154 in 2026.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Arthur Aranda serves as a Lieutenant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,010.
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Troy Bennett is a Lieutenant at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $152,010.
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Carl Breitfuss is a Lieutenant at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $152,010.
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Anthony Budvaitis is a Lieutenant at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $152,010.
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Joseph Caponera holds the role of Lieutenant at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,010.
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Timothy Carroll holds the role of Lieutenant at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,010.
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Michael Carter is a Lieutenant at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $152,010.
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Frank Cicero works as a Lieutenant for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Frank earned $152,010 in 2026.
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Aaron Cipriani is a Lieutenant at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $152,010.
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Andrew Clancy is a Lieutenant at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $152,010.
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John Cunningham works as a Lieutenant for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. John earned $152,010 in 2026.
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Frank Fiorito holds the role of Lieutenant at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,010.
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Melvon Foster is a Lieutenant at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $152,010.
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Keith Gajeski holds the role of Lieutenant at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,010.
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Tony Harts works as a Lieutenant for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Tony earned $152,010 in 2026.
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John Hughes holds the role of Lieutenant at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,010.
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William Hutchinson works as a Lieutenant for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. William earned $152,010 in 2026.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Charles Iglinski Jr serves as a Lieutenant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,010.
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Michael Johnson is a Lieutenant at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $152,010.
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Raymond Kappel works as a Lieutenant for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Raymond earned $152,010 in 2026.
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Michael Kaval holds the role of Lieutenant at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,010.
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Michael Keany holds the role of Lieutenant at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,010.
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Raymond King works as a Lieutenant for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Raymond earned $152,010 in 2026.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Salvatore Longo serves as a Lieutenant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,010.
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Anthony Majewski holds the role of Lieutenant at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,010.
Lieutenant/Chicago Fire Department
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Joseph Martinelli works as a Lieutenant for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $152,010 in 2026.
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Gino Martinez is a Lieutenant at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $152,010.
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Kevin Mc Govern holds the role of Lieutenant at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,010.
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James Mc Keag is a Lieutenant at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $152,010.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Patrick Mc Kermitt serves as a Lieutenant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,010.
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Brent Michalek holds the role of Lieutenant at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,010.
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Michael Moonan is a Lieutenant at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $152,010.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Kerrick Mosby serves as a Lieutenant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,010.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Thomas Murphy serves as a Lieutenant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,010.
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At Chicago Fire Department, David Ogren serves as a Lieutenant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,010.
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Frank Porch holds the role of Lieutenant at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,010.
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Ramon Romo works as a Lieutenant for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Ramon earned $152,010 in 2026.