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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
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

$65,112$197,880+

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

Highest-paid first / page 23

James Duignan

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

James Duignan holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,338.

Daniel Dziubski

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

Daniel Dziubski works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $151,338 in 2026.

Claire Engel

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

Claire Engel works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Claire earned $151,338 in 2026.

Joseph English

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

Joseph English is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $151,338.

Sean Fennessy

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

Sean Fennessy holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,338.

Timothy Finnegan

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

Timothy Finnegan holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,338.

Patrick Fitzgibbons

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

Patrick Fitzgibbons holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,338.

Jason Flores

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

At Chicago Fire Department, Jason Flores serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,338.

Daniel Fosco

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

Daniel Fosco works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $151,338 in 2026.

Patrick Furlong

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

Patrick Furlong works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Patrick earned $151,338 in 2026.

James Gallagher

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

James Gallagher is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $151,338.

Eric Garcia

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

At Chicago Fire Department, Eric Garcia serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,338.

Matthew Gerros

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

Matthew Gerros is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $151,338.

Nathaniel Godfrey

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

Nathaniel Godfrey holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,338.

Allen Graber

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

Allen Graber is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $151,338.

William Graney

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

At Chicago Fire Department, William Graney serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,338.

Vanessa Grazzini

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

Vanessa Grazzini is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $151,338.

Jesus Gutierrez

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

Jesus Gutierrez works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Jesus earned $151,338 in 2026.

Michael Guzolek

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

Michael Guzolek is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $151,338.

Joseph Hagerty

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

Joseph Hagerty works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $151,338 in 2026.

Christopher Hassan

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

At Chicago Fire Department, Christopher Hassan serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,338.

Mark Hisson

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

Mark Hisson holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,338.

William Hurley

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

At Chicago Fire Department, William Hurley serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,338.

Christopher Iverson

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

At Chicago Fire Department, Christopher Iverson serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,338.

Timothy James

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

At Chicago Fire Department, Timothy James serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,338.

Kevin Jeziorny

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

Kevin Jeziorny is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $151,338.

Mark Johnson

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

At Chicago Fire Department, Mark Johnson serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,338.

Shawn Judevine

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

Shawn Judevine is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $151,338.

Kristoffer Kamper

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

At Chicago Fire Department, Kristoffer Kamper serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,338.

William Kempf

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

William Kempf is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $151,338.

Christopher Killham

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

At Chicago Fire Department, Christopher Killham serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,338.

Christopher King

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

At Chicago Fire Department, Christopher King serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,338.

Bill Konstantopoulos

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

Bill Konstantopoulos works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Bill earned $151,338 in 2026.

Michael Konz

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

Michael Konz holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,338.

Joseph Kozmin

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

At Chicago Fire Department, Joseph Kozmin serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,338.

Arthur Kutman

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

Arthur Kutman is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $151,338.

James Lakawitch

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

James Lakawitch is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $151,338.

Nicholas Laporta

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

Nicholas Laporta holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,338.

James Lipka

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

James Lipka works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. James earned $151,338 in 2026.

Michael Lonkar

Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$151,338
Base pay
$151,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,338
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$151,338

At Chicago Fire Department, Michael Lonkar serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,338.