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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
Total payroll
$618.9M
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

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

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Steven Gutzmer

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

At Chicago Fire Department, Steven Gutzmer serves as a Paramedic I/C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,052.

Randie Hillison

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

At Chicago Fire Department, Randie Hillison serves as a Paramedic I/C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,052.

Brian Johnson

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

At Chicago Fire Department, Brian Johnson serves as a Paramedic I/C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,052.

Eileen Kane

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

At Chicago Fire Department, Eileen Kane serves as a Paramedic I/C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,052.

Jessica Kane

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

Jessica Kane holds the role of Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,052.

Robert Kay

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

Robert Kay holds the role of Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,052.

Karen Kielbasa

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

At Chicago Fire Department, Karen Kielbasa serves as a Paramedic I/C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,052.

Jessica Kilimnik

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

Jessica Kilimnik works as a Paramedic I/C for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Jessica earned $137,052 in 2026.

Kelly Kochniarczyk

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

Kelly Kochniarczyk holds the role of Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,052.

Lyndsay Krapil

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

At Chicago Fire Department, Lyndsay Krapil serves as a Paramedic I/C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,052.

Matthew Leyva

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

Matthew Leyva is a Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,052.

Jessica Maples

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

At Chicago Fire Department, Jessica Maples serves as a Paramedic I/C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,052.

Shannon Markey

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

Shannon Markey holds the role of Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,052.

Douglas Michael

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

Douglas Michael works as a Paramedic I/C for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Douglas earned $137,052 in 2026.

Elizabeth Michna

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

Elizabeth Michna works as a Paramedic I/C for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Elizabeth earned $137,052 in 2026.

Jeremiah Naughton

Fire Engineer-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

At Chicago Fire Department, Jeremiah Naughton serves as a Fire Engineer-Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,052.

Tomasz Oszkinis

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

At Chicago Fire Department, Tomasz Oszkinis serves as a Paramedic I/C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,052.

Adam Palomar

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

Adam Palomar holds the role of Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,052.

Alfredo Rios

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

At Chicago Fire Department, Alfredo Rios serves as a Paramedic I/C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,052.

Lisa Robinson

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

At Chicago Fire Department, Lisa Robinson serves as a Paramedic I/C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,052.

Elizabeth Roccasalva

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

Elizabeth Roccasalva is a Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,052.

Earl Abercrombie Iv

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

At Chicago Fire Department, Earl Abercrombie Iv serves as a Paramedic I/C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,052.

Jesus Aguilar

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

At Chicago Fire Department, Jesus Aguilar serves as a Paramedic I/C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,052.

Steven Baranowski

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

Steven Baranowski holds the role of Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,052.

Kristen Cappy

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

Kristen Cappy holds the role of Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,052.

Francisco Chavez

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

At Chicago Fire Department, Francisco Chavez serves as a Paramedic I/C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,052.

Amy Clark

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

Amy Clark holds the role of Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,052.

Matthew Clohessy

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

Matthew Clohessy holds the role of Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,052.

James Diaz

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

James Diaz is a Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,052.

Lauren Dougherty

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

Lauren Dougherty holds the role of Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,052.

Ian Feliz

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

Ian Feliz is a Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,052.

Brian Florek

Fire Engineer-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

At Chicago Fire Department, Brian Florek serves as a Fire Engineer-Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,052.

Frederick Ford

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

Frederick Ford works as a Paramedic I/C for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Frederick earned $137,052 in 2026.

Stephen Glorioso

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

At Chicago Fire Department, Stephen Glorioso serves as a Paramedic I/C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,052.

Stephanie Grazier

Fire Engineer-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

Stephanie Grazier works as a Fire Engineer-Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Stephanie earned $137,052 in 2026.

Latina Hill

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

Latina Hill holds the role of Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,052.

Daniel Hutter

Fire Engineer-Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

Daniel Hutter holds the role of Fire Engineer-Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,052.

Matthew Jenkins

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

Matthew Jenkins works as a Paramedic I/C for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $137,052 in 2026.

Edward Joseph

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

Edward Joseph works as a Paramedic I/C for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Edward earned $137,052 in 2026.

Corey Katsibubas

Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$137,052
Base pay
$137,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$137,052

Corey Katsibubas holds the role of Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,052.