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 72
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Aaron Ambroziak works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Aaron earned $117,996 in 2026.
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Tara Amedio is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,996.
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Miguel Amesquita is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,996.
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Dominic Angelo works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Dominic earned $117,996 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Cruz Angon works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Cruz earned $117,996 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Lamont Anthony Jr serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
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Christopher Apata holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,996.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Ricardo Aquino serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Dallas Aramburu serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Victor Arellano Iii holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,996.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Brandon Arrington serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
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Karen Avery holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,996.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Francisco Avila works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Francisco earned $117,996 in 2026.
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Christopher Aviles is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,996.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Steven Badger is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,996.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Blake Baer is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,996.
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Gregory Bahnsen works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Gregory earned $117,996 in 2026.
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Patrick Bansley is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,996.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Jose Barajas Jr serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
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Jamie Barker holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,996.
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Wesley Barksdale is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,996.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Andre Barreto serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
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Thomas Barrett holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,996.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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William Barry works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. William earned $117,996 in 2026.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Anthony Battle serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Mark Bean serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
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Raphael Beecham Ii works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Raphael earned $117,996 in 2026.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Kevin Beeck serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
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Dariusz Belza works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Dariusz earned $117,996 in 2026.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Alexander Bennett serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
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Eric Berglind is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,996.
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Dwight Bernard Jr works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Dwight earned $117,996 in 2026.
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At Chicago Fire Department, John Bilek serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Kevin Biskup serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Danny Blanco serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
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Jake Blaze is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,996.
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Christopher Boike holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,996.
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Mykhail Bolden works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Mykhail earned $117,996 in 2026.
Fire Marshal-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Michael Boll is a Fire Marshal-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,996.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Bruce Borum Jr works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Bruce earned $117,996 in 2026.