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
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Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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David Gonzalez works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. David earned $122,376 in 2026.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Anthony Rialmo serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,376.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Michael Nelson is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,376.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Alonso Urbina holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,376.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Jerry Adamski holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,136.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Thomas Albert Iii is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,136.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Matthew Bane serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,136.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Diego Banuelos is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,136.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Joe Barkho is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,136.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Russell Blomstrand holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,136.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Joseph Brennan is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,136.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Bruce Brinson holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,136.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Derek Brown holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,136.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Thomas Bykowski holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,136.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Eric Cabrera holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,136.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Patrick Carey works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Patrick earned $122,136 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Michael Carroll Jr works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $122,136 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Lionel Chambers works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Lionel earned $122,136 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Juan Chavez serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,136.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Joseph Ciraulo holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,136.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Timothy Clancy works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Timothy earned $122,136 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Angela Clark works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Angela earned $122,136 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Joshua Clemens holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,136.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Niall Coleman serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,136.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Brian Connelly serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,136.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Ulysses Cortes works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Ulysses earned $122,136 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Sigfredo Cruz serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,136.
Fire Marshal-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Tasha Davis holds the role of Fire Marshal-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,136.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Carlos Diaz is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,136.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Benjamin Diaz Jr is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,136.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Roberto Diaz holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,136.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Brandon Dunn serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,136.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Michael Eastman holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,136.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Grant Evitt holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,136.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Michael Flisk works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $122,136 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Joseph Forchione holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,136.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Francis Foster Jr works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Francis earned $122,136 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Ryan Franzen works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Ryan earned $122,136 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Viveca Friedrich works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Viveca earned $122,136 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Scott Geiss works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Scott earned $122,136 in 2026.