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 25
Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Patrick Quane holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,338.
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Daniel Ramos works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $151,338 in 2026.
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Thomas Rasso holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,338.
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John Reaney is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $151,338.
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Peter Reilley holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,338.
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Juan Renteria works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Juan earned $151,338 in 2026.
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Matthew Rice holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,338.
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Daniel Rieger works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $151,338 in 2026.
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Joel Rivamonte works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Joel earned $151,338 in 2026.
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Timothy Rottman holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,338.
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Timothy Ryan is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $151,338.
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Wilfredo Santiago is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $151,338.
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Kevin Schermer is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $151,338.
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Daniel Schreiber holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,338.
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Thomas Schwartzers works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Thomas earned $151,338 in 2026.
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Marzena Semrau works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Marzena earned $151,338 in 2026.
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Felix Serrano Jr. works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Felix earned $151,338 in 2026.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Brian Silhan serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,338.
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Brandon Singleton is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $151,338.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Joseph Sinisi serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,338.
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Christopher Skanes is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $151,338.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Chris Sorenson serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,338.
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Zachary Sorenson works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Zachary earned $151,338 in 2026.
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Reynaldo Soto holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,338.
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Joseph Stazzone works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $151,338 in 2026.
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David Stoeck works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. David earned $151,338 in 2026.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Shannon Strelczyk serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,338.
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Derrick Strong works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Derrick earned $151,338 in 2026.
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Antonio Suarez works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Antonio earned $151,338 in 2026.
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Eric Sutherland holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,338.
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Bridgette Tertell is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $151,338.
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Mauricio Tirado is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $151,338.
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Joseph Trampas works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $151,338 in 2026.
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Phillip Trotter works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Phillip earned $151,338 in 2026.
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Ryan Tuzik is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $151,338.
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Aaron Uzueta is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $151,338.
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Salvatore Valentini works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Salvatore earned $151,338 in 2026.
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Kahlill Van Zant holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,338.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Matthew Vasquez serves as a Lieutenant-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,338.
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Christian Vates is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $151,338.