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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
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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Daniel Koenig

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Daniel Koenig is a Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $181,062.

Jerome Morris

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

At Chicago Fire Department, Jerome Morris serves as a Captain-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $181,062.

Kevin Howard

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Kevin Howard works as a Captain-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Kevin earned $181,062 in 2026.

Kenneth Brezina

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

At Chicago Fire Department, Kenneth Brezina serves as a Captain-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $181,062.

George Korzen

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

At Chicago Fire Department, George Korzen serves as a Captain-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $181,062.

Anthony Evangelisti

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Anthony Evangelisti is a Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $181,062.

Edward Murphy

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

At Chicago Fire Department, Edward Murphy serves as a Captain-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $181,062.

Gregory Novak

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Gregory Novak works as a Captain-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Gregory earned $181,062 in 2026.

Francisco Ayala

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Francisco Ayala holds the role of Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $181,062.

Thomas Boyd

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Thomas Boyd works as a Captain-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Thomas earned $181,062 in 2026.

Ted Maj

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Ted Maj works as a Captain-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Ted earned $181,062 in 2026.

Ubaldo Suarez Del Real

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

At Chicago Fire Department, Ubaldo Suarez Del Real serves as a Captain-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $181,062.

Charles Bober

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Charles Bober works as a Captain-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Charles earned $181,062 in 2026.

Charles Evenson

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Charles Evenson is a Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $181,062.

Robert Fleckenstein

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Robert Fleckenstein holds the role of Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $181,062.

Ronald Kirby Jr

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Ronald Kirby Jr is a Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $181,062.

Edward Datz

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Edward Datz works as a Captain-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Edward earned $181,062 in 2026.

Kevin Merchant

Lieutenant-Emt (Assigned As Training Instructor)/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Kevin Merchant works as a Lieutenant-Emt (Assigned As Training Instructor) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Kevin earned $181,062 in 2026.

Michael Del Greco

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Michael Del Greco holds the role of Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $181,062.

Robert Fornaciari Jr

Lieutenant-Emt (Assigned As Training Instructor)/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Robert Fornaciari Jr holds the role of Lieutenant-Emt (Assigned As Training Instructor) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $181,062.

John Meuris

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

John Meuris is a Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $181,062.

James Aldworth

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

James Aldworth is a Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $181,062.

Ruben Zendejas

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Ruben Zendejas is a Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $181,062.

Michael Mc Meel Jr

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Michael Mc Meel Jr holds the role of Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $181,062.

Sean Mc Lean

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Sean Mc Lean works as a Captain-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Sean earned $181,062 in 2026.

Daniel Callaghan

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Daniel Callaghan works as a Captain-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $181,062 in 2026.

James Lucas

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

James Lucas holds the role of Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $181,062.

Paul Downs

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Paul Downs works as a Captain-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Paul earned $181,062 in 2026.

Matthew Flanagan

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Matthew Flanagan holds the role of Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $181,062.

Nicholas Zervas

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Nicholas Zervas works as a Captain-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Nicholas earned $181,062 in 2026.

Sean Washington

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

At Chicago Fire Department, Sean Washington serves as a Captain-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $181,062.

Robert Gariti

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Robert Gariti is a Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $181,062.

Matthew Bomely

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Matthew Bomely holds the role of Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $181,062.

Robert Arnoldt

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Robert Arnoldt is a Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $181,062.

Joseph Mc Donagh

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Joseph Mc Donagh is a Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $181,062.

Robert Bonilla

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Robert Bonilla is a Captain-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $181,062.

Malachy Mc Donagh

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

At Chicago Fire Department, Malachy Mc Donagh serves as a Captain-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $181,062.

Michael Suchecki

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Michael Suchecki works as a Captain-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $181,062 in 2026.

Anthony Massaro

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

Anthony Massaro works as a Captain-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $181,062 in 2026.

Richard Savoia

Captain-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$181,062
Base pay
$181,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,062
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$181,062

At Chicago Fire Department, Richard Savoia serves as a Captain-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $181,062.