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 66
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Jeremy Hill is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,136.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Michael Holubik 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
Source-specific fields
Michael Hosty 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
Source-specific fields
Brendan Howard 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
Source-specific fields
Eduardo Hurtado is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,136.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
Source-specific fields
At Chicago Fire Department, Robert Ingersoll serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,136.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Eric Izquierdo is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,136.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Dustin Jeffers 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
Source-specific fields
At Chicago Fire Department, Eric Johnson serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,136.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Henry Johnson works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Henry earned $122,136 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Alphonso Jointer works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Alphonso earned $122,136 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Donald Kaczka works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Donald earned $122,136 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Jonathan Kadich works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Jonathan earned $122,136 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Lawrence Kalter works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Lawrence earned $122,136 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Eric Karoll is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,136.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Michael Kaspar 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
Source-specific fields
Nicholas Keaty works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Nicholas earned $122,136 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
Source-specific fields
James Kelly is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,136.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Thomas Kelly works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Thomas earned $122,136 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Daniel Kennedy is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,136.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Joseph Kennelly is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,136.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Dan Klauke works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Dan earned $122,136 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
Source-specific fields
John Klupshas is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,136.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Brian Knight is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,136.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
Source-specific fields
At Chicago Fire Department, Edward Kochaney serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,136.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Brandon Kolomay is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,136.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Scott Koziel is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,136.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
Source-specific fields
At Chicago Fire Department, Steven Kunka serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,136.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Albert Labak 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
Source-specific fields
Bret Landis 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
Source-specific fields
Leonard Lanzito Jr works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Leonard earned $122,136 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Gary Lassandrello Jr 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
Source-specific fields
Brian Lebaron is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,136.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Daniel Lenihan works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $122,136 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Matthew Lenzen works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $122,136 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Garnett Letz works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Garnett earned $122,136 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
Source-specific fields
At Chicago Fire Department, Jeremy Levy serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,136.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Travis Lingel 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
Source-specific fields
At Chicago Fire Department, Matthew Litz serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,136.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
Source-specific fields
At Chicago Fire Department, Jadier Lopez serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,136.