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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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Jason Milakovich

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$122,136
Base pay
$122,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,136
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$122,136

At Chicago Fire Department, Jason Milakovich serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,136.

Andrew Miles

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$122,136
Base pay
$122,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,136
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$122,136

Andrew Miles is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,136.

Aristeo Morales

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$122,136
Base pay
$122,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,136
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$122,136

Aristeo Morales holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,136.

Marcus Moreno

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$122,136
Base pay
$122,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,136
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$122,136

At Chicago Fire Department, Marcus Moreno serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,136.

Alan Negron

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$122,136
Base pay
$122,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,136
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$122,136

Alan Negron is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,136.

Eliaz Negron Jr

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$122,136
Base pay
$122,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,136
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$122,136

At Chicago Fire Department, Eliaz Negron Jr serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,136.

Joanna Neumann

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$122,136
Base pay
$122,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,136
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$122,136

At Chicago Fire Department, Joanna Neumann serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,136.

Ryan Neubert

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$122,136
Base pay
$122,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,136
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$122,136

Ryan Neubert is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,136.

Edward Nieves

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$122,136
Base pay
$122,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,136
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$122,136

Edward Nieves is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,136.

Michael Nowacki Jr

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$122,136
Base pay
$122,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,136
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$122,136

Michael Nowacki Jr holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,136.

Casey O'Brien

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$122,136
Base pay
$122,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,136
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$122,136

At Chicago Fire Department, Casey O'Brien serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,136.

Megan O'Keefe

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$122,136
Base pay
$122,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,136
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$122,136

Megan O'Keefe works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Megan earned $122,136 in 2026.

Christopher Olvera

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$122,136
Base pay
$122,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,136
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$122,136

Christopher Olvera is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,136.

Colleen O'Ryan

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$122,136
Base pay
$122,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,136
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$122,136

At Chicago Fire Department, Colleen O'Ryan serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,136.

Brian Pink

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$122,136
Base pay
$122,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,136
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$122,136

Brian Pink works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Brian earned $122,136 in 2026.

Louis Pruger

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$122,136
Base pay
$122,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,136
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$122,136

Louis Pruger works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Louis earned $122,136 in 2026.

Kevin Quinn

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$122,136
Base pay
$122,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,136
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$122,136

Kevin Quinn is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,136.

Michael Quinones

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$122,136
Base pay
$122,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,136
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$122,136

Michael Quinones holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,136.

Richard Revolorio

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$122,136
Base pay
$122,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,136
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$122,136

Richard Revolorio works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Richard earned $122,136 in 2026.

Jennifer Roccasalva

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$122,136
Base pay
$122,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,136
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$122,136

At Chicago Fire Department, Jennifer Roccasalva serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,136.

Armando Rodriguez

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$122,136
Base pay
$122,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,136
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$122,136

Armando Rodriguez is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,136.

Eli Rodriguez

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$122,136
Base pay
$122,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,136
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$122,136

Eli Rodriguez is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,136.

Jonathan Rogers

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$122,136
Base pay
$122,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,136
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$122,136

At Chicago Fire Department, Jonathan Rogers serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,136.

Francesco Romeo

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$122,136
Base pay
$122,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,136
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$122,136

At Chicago Fire Department, Francesco Romeo serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,136.

William Rosales

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$122,136
Base pay
$122,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,136
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$122,136

William Rosales works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. William earned $122,136 in 2026.

Yahya Salah

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$122,136
Base pay
$122,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,136
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$122,136

Yahya Salah holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,136.

Sean Sahli

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$122,136
Base pay
$122,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,136
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$122,136

At Chicago Fire Department, Sean Sahli serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,136.

Benny Santiago Jr

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$122,136
Base pay
$122,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,136
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$122,136

Benny Santiago Jr holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,136.

Brandon Santoyo

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$122,136
Base pay
$122,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,136
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$122,136

Brandon Santoyo holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,136.

Matthew Saviano

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$122,136
Base pay
$122,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,136
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$122,136

At Chicago Fire Department, Matthew Saviano serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,136.

Joseph Senorski

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$122,136
Base pay
$122,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,136
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$122,136

Joseph Senorski is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,136.

Suraqah Shabazz

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$122,136
Base pay
$122,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,136
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$122,136

At Chicago Fire Department, Suraqah Shabazz serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,136.

Christopher Sherwood

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$122,136
Base pay
$122,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,136
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$122,136

Christopher Sherwood is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,136.

Paul Simandl

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$122,136
Base pay
$122,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,136
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$122,136

Paul Simandl is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,136.

Michael Smith

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$122,136
Base pay
$122,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,136
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$122,136

At Chicago Fire Department, Michael Smith serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,136.

Dennis Smock

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$122,136
Base pay
$122,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,136
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$122,136

At Chicago Fire Department, Dennis Smock serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,136.

Michael Soler

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$122,136
Base pay
$122,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,136
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$122,136

Michael Soler works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $122,136 in 2026.

Roldan Solis

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$122,136
Base pay
$122,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,136
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$122,136

At Chicago Fire Department, Roldan Solis serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,136.

Theodore Sosnowski

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$122,136
Base pay
$122,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,136
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$122,136

Theodore Sosnowski works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Theodore earned $122,136 in 2026.

William Sumner

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$122,136
Base pay
$122,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,136
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$122,136

William Sumner works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. William earned $122,136 in 2026.