City of Chicago / Chicago Fire Department

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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

Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)

583 · $95,982

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 59

Daniel Indicavitch

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

At Chicago Fire Department, Daniel Indicavitch serves as a Firefighter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,978.

Michael Kane

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

At Chicago Fire Department, Michael Kane serves as a Firefighter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,978.

Michael Kelly

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

At Chicago Fire Department, Michael Kelly serves as a Firefighter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,978.

Ken Keske

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

Ken Keske is a Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $123,978.

Patrick Kordas

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

Patrick Kordas holds the role of Firefighter at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,978.

Marcelo Kotzman

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

Marcelo Kotzman is a Firefighter at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $123,978.

Craig Magis

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

Craig Magis works as a Firefighter for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Craig earned $123,978 in 2026.

James Mc Clure

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

At Chicago Fire Department, James Mc Clure serves as a Firefighter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,978.

Sean Mc Mullin

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

Sean Mc Mullin is a Firefighter at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $123,978.

Michael Mc Vey

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

Michael Mc Vey is a Firefighter at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $123,978.

Patrick Mullins Iii

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

Patrick Mullins Iii holds the role of Firefighter at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,978.

Randy Nero

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

At Chicago Fire Department, Randy Nero serves as a Firefighter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,978.

James Oboyle Jr

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

At Chicago Fire Department, James Oboyle Jr serves as a Firefighter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,978.

Sean O Donnell

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

Sean O Donnell is a Firefighter at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $123,978.

Karen O Shea

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

Karen O Shea works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Karen earned $123,978 in 2026.

Ozzie Porter

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

Ozzie Porter works as a Firefighter for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Ozzie earned $123,978 in 2026.

Jason Powell

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

Jason Powell is a Firefighter at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $123,978.

Joseph Pullano

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

Joseph Pullano works as a Firefighter for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $123,978 in 2026.

John Samansky

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

John Samansky works as a Firefighter for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. John earned $123,978 in 2026.

Kevin Sheehy

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

Kevin Sheehy holds the role of Firefighter at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,978.

Derrick Shelton

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

Derrick Shelton holds the role of Firefighter at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,978.

Thomas Simich Ii

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

Thomas Simich Ii works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Thomas earned $123,978 in 2026.

Kevin Smith

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

At Chicago Fire Department, Kevin Smith serves as a Firefighter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,978.

Albert Spataro

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

Albert Spataro holds the role of Firefighter at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,978.

Boguslaw Szewczyk

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

Boguslaw Szewczyk is a Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $123,978.

Joaquin Vazquez

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

Joaquin Vazquez is a Firefighter at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $123,978.

Luis Vazquez

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

At Chicago Fire Department, Luis Vazquez serves as a Firefighter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,978.

Paul Velette

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

Paul Velette holds the role of Firefighter at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,978.

Bartosz Wozniak

Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

At Chicago Fire Department, Bartosz Wozniak serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,978.

James Wronowski

Firefighter/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$123,978

Base pay: $123,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,978

James Wronowski is a Firefighter at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $123,978.

Valerie Baker

Staff Assistant/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$122,976

Base pay: $122,976
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,976
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $122,976

Valerie Baker holds the role of Staff Assistant at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,976.

Darlene Watson

Staff Assistant/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$122,976

Base pay: $122,976
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,976
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $122,976

Darlene Watson is a Staff Assistant at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,976.

Enrique Alvarez

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$122,376

Base pay: $122,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,376
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $122,376

At Chicago Fire Department, Enrique Alvarez serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,376.

Joseph Belseth

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$122,376

Base pay: $122,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,376
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $122,376

Joseph Belseth holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,376.

Michael Bianchi

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$122,376

Base pay: $122,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,376
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $122,376

Michael Bianchi holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,376.

Timothy Brannigan

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$122,376

Base pay: $122,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,376
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $122,376

Timothy Brannigan holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,376.

Sean Buckley

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$122,376

Base pay: $122,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,376
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $122,376

Sean Buckley is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,376.

Antonio Cap

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$122,376

Base pay: $122,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,376
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $122,376

Antonio Cap holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,376.

Thomas Cappello

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$122,376

Base pay: $122,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,376
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $122,376

Thomas Cappello holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,376.

Simon Carrillo Jr

Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$122,376

Base pay: $122,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,376
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $122,376

Simon Carrillo Jr works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Simon earned $122,376 in 2026.