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 26
Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Charles Waddell is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $151,338.
Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Christopher Walczak works as a Lieutenant-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $151,338 in 2026.
Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Patrick Walsh is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $151,338.
Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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John Welsh is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $151,338.
Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Robert Wilson Ii is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $151,338.
Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Brent Woods holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,338.
Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Christopher Wyher is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $151,338.
Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Paul Zeutschel holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,338.
Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Christopher Zuelke holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,338.
Lieutenant-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Anthony Zuhr is a Lieutenant-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $151,338.
Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department
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Kimberly Bailey holds the role of Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,326.
Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Robert Bornell serves as a Paramedic I/C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,326.
Firefighter (Per Arbitrators Award)-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Mario Cerna serves as a Firefighter (Per Arbitrators Award)-Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,326.
Fire Engineer-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Fred Costello is a Fire Engineer-Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $151,326.
Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department
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Arthur Gallegos is a Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $151,326.
Fire Engineer-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Jose Garcia is a Fire Engineer-Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $151,326.
Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department
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Edward Higgins is a Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $151,326.
Fire Engineer-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Michael Jezior holds the role of Fire Engineer-Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,326.
Firefighter (Per Arbitrators Award)-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Le Mathews is a Firefighter (Per Arbitrators Award)-Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $151,326.
Firefighter (Per Arbitrators Award)-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Andrew Mc Gill works as a Firefighter (Per Arbitrators Award)-Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Andrew earned $151,326 in 2026.
Firefighter (Per Arbitrators Award)-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Malik Middleton holds the role of Firefighter (Per Arbitrators Award)-Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,326.
Firefighter (Per Arbitrators Award)-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Raul Porras works as a Firefighter (Per Arbitrators Award)-Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Raul earned $151,326 in 2026.
Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department
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Kevin Reisner works as a Paramedic I/C for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Kevin earned $151,326 in 2026.
Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department
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Juan Rodriguez holds the role of Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,326.
Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department
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Ricardo Soto works as a Paramedic I/C for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Ricardo earned $151,326 in 2026.
Fire Engineer-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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John Spalliero Jr holds the role of Fire Engineer-Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,326.
Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Edward Stachura serves as a Paramedic I/C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,326.
Fire Engineer-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Brian Tobias holds the role of Fire Engineer-Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,326.
Lieutenant/Chicago Fire Department
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David Barron is a Lieutenant at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,246.
Paramedic I/C (Assigned As Training Instructor)/Chicago Fire Department
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Debra Bartecki is a Paramedic I/C (Assigned As Training Instructor) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,246.
Lieutenant/Chicago Fire Department
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Paul Basic works as a Lieutenant for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Paul earned $147,246 in 2026.
Paramedic I/C (Assigned As Training Instructor)/Chicago Fire Department
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Nicholas Beaton holds the role of Paramedic I/C (Assigned As Training Instructor) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,246.
Lieutenant/Chicago Fire Department
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Roderick Bolar works as a Lieutenant for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Roderick earned $147,246 in 2026.
Paramedic I/C (Assigned As Training Instructor)/Chicago Fire Department
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Julie Burke is a Paramedic I/C (Assigned As Training Instructor) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,246.
Lieutenant/Chicago Fire Department
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Timothy Fowler works as a Lieutenant for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Timothy earned $147,246 in 2026.
Lieutenant/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Drewone Goldsmith serves as a Lieutenant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,246.
Lieutenant/Chicago Fire Department
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Michael Hogan is a Lieutenant at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,246.
Lieutenant/Chicago Fire Department
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Jeffery Jestadt works as a Lieutenant for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Jeffery earned $147,246 in 2026.
Lieutenant/Chicago Fire Department
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Michael O Sullivan holds the role of Lieutenant at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,246.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Luis Otero serves as a Lieutenant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,246.