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 70
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Arturo Valle 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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Marco Vallejo 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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Alexis Vazquez works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Alexis earned $122,136 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Marilyn Vega works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Marilyn earned $122,136 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Christopher Vick 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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Miguel Villagrana 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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Miguel Villegas 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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Daniel Walsh 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, Hughie Walsh 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, Eric Washington 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, Michael Weber serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,136.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Matthew Wege 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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Daniel Wiedlin 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
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Trevor Wiitala works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Trevor earned $122,136 in 2026.
Fire Marshal-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, John Williams serves as a Fire Marshal-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,136.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Kenneth Williams serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,136.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Robert Williams 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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Corey Wissing works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Corey earned $122,136 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Robert Witz works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Robert earned $122,136 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Thomas Wolf 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, Michael Wolkowicz serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,136.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Anthony Wood 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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Garret Wyman works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Garret earned $122,136 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Maurice Young 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 Zach holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,136.
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Justin Martin appears in Chicago Fire Department payroll as a Firefighter-Emt, with $122,136 reported in 2026 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department
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Agnes Bargiel holds the role of Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,300.
Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department
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Melvin Brown holds the role of Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,300.
Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Vincent Cappello serves as a Paramedic I/C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,300.
Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department
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John Charles works as a Paramedic I/C for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. John earned $120,300 in 2026.
Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department
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Martha Chiappetta works as a Paramedic I/C for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Martha earned $120,300 in 2026.
Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department
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Christopher Dospoy holds the role of Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,300.
Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department
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George Dremon is a Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $120,300.
Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department
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Jarod Edmonds is a Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $120,300.
Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department
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Brandon Evans holds the role of Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,300.
Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department
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Miguel Gutierrez works as a Paramedic I/C for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Miguel earned $120,300 in 2026.
Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department
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Joshua Harris works as a Paramedic I/C for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $120,300 in 2026.
Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department
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Aldo Hernandez Reyes works as a Paramedic I/C for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Aldo earned $120,300 in 2026.
Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Ashley Horner serves as a Paramedic I/C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,300.
Paramedic I/C/Chicago Fire Department
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Brian Peraino is a Paramedic I/C at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $120,300.