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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 24

Joseph Love

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

Miguel Magallon

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, Miguel Magallon serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,338.

James Maloney

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

Michael Manchester

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

Ionut Manda

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

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

Marcel Marsh

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

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

Christopher Martinez

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 Martinez serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,338.

Christoph Matusak

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

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

Sean Mc Aleer

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, Sean Mc Aleer serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,338.

Carrie Mcgill

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

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

Robert Mckee

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

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

John Mc Namara

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

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

Brian Merson

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

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

Joseph Michon

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

William Mierzejewski

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

Nicolas Minghettino

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

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

Michael Molinski

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

Brian Moloney

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

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

Ricardo Montiel Jr.

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, Ricardo Montiel Jr. serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,338.

Thomas Murphy

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, Thomas Murphy serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,338.

Daniel Myers

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

Timothy Napiorkowski

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

Matthew Nee

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

William Newman

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

John Nunez

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

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

Daniel Oberholz

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

Brian O'Donnell

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

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

Raul Orozco

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, Raul Orozco serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,338.

Brian Ours

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

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

Patrick Owens

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, Patrick Owens serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,338.

David Pae

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, David Pae serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,338.

Andrew Paukert

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, Andrew Paukert serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,338.

Daniel Pawlowski

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

Guillermo Perez

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

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

Luis Perez

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

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

James Pienta

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

Anthony Piet

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

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

Brian Pillon

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, Brian Pillon serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,338.

Charles Pinkston

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, Charles Pinkston serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,338.

Steven Powers

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

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