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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
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

$65,112$197,880+

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

Highest-paid first / page 75

Anthony Dabrowski

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$117,996
Base pay
$117,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,996
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$117,996

Anthony Dabrowski is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,996.

Damein Dade

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$117,996
Base pay
$117,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,996
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$117,996

Damein Dade works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Damein earned $117,996 in 2026.

Rodney Dale

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$117,996
Base pay
$117,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,996
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$117,996

Rodney Dale holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,996.

Marykate Danaher

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$117,996
Base pay
$117,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,996
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$117,996

Marykate Danaher holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,996.

Angelo Dasilva

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$117,996
Base pay
$117,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,996
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$117,996

At Chicago Fire Department, Angelo Dasilva serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.

Melvin Davenport Ii

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$117,996
Base pay
$117,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,996
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$117,996

At Chicago Fire Department, Melvin Davenport Ii serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.

Brandon Davis

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$117,996
Base pay
$117,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,996
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$117,996

Brandon Davis holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,996.

Sylvester Davis

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$117,996
Base pay
$117,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,996
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$117,996

At Chicago Fire Department, Sylvester Davis serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.

William Delaney

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$117,996
Base pay
$117,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,996
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$117,996

William Delaney is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,996.

Dylan Delanty

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$117,996
Base pay
$117,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,996
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$117,996

At Chicago Fire Department, Dylan Delanty serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.

Jose Delapaz

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$117,996
Base pay
$117,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,996
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$117,996

At Chicago Fire Department, Jose Delapaz serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.

Nicholas Deleon

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$117,996
Base pay
$117,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,996
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$117,996

Nicholas Deleon is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,996.

Angel Delfi

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$117,996
Base pay
$117,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,996
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$117,996

Angel Delfi is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,996.

Anthony Delgado

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$117,996
Base pay
$117,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,996
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$117,996

Anthony Delgado works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $117,996 in 2026.

Giovanny Delia

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$117,996
Base pay
$117,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,996
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$117,996

Giovanny Delia works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Giovanny earned $117,996 in 2026.

Jesus Diaz

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$117,996
Base pay
$117,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,996
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$117,996

At Chicago Fire Department, Jesus Diaz serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.

Sergio Diaz

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$117,996
Base pay
$117,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,996
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$117,996

Sergio Diaz is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,996.

Jason Dicks

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$117,996
Base pay
$117,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,996
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$117,996

Jason Dicks works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Jason earned $117,996 in 2026.

Stephen Disanto

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$117,996
Base pay
$117,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,996
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$117,996

Stephen Disanto works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Stephen earned $117,996 in 2026.

Daniel Dodovich

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$117,996
Base pay
$117,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,996
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$117,996

At Chicago Fire Department, Daniel Dodovich serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.

Kyle Doherty

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$117,996
Base pay
$117,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,996
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$117,996

Kyle Doherty holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,996.

Magdalena Dolega Hemmer

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$117,996
Base pay
$117,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,996
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$117,996

Magdalena Dolega Hemmer works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Magdalena earned $117,996 in 2026.

Sean Donlan

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$117,996
Base pay
$117,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,996
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$117,996

Sean Donlan works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Sean earned $117,996 in 2026.

Michael Doolin

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$117,996
Base pay
$117,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,996
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$117,996

At Chicago Fire Department, Michael Doolin serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.

Raymond Doran Iiii

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$117,996
Base pay
$117,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,996
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$117,996

Raymond Doran Iiii holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,996.

Patrick Dorn

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$117,996
Base pay
$117,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,996
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$117,996

At Chicago Fire Department, Patrick Dorn serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.

Kenneth Dorsey Iii

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$117,996
Base pay
$117,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,996
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$117,996

Kenneth Dorsey Iii works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Kenneth earned $117,996 in 2026.

Jack Doyle

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$117,996
Base pay
$117,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,996
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$117,996

Jack Doyle works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Jack earned $117,996 in 2026.

Charles Drane

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$117,996
Base pay
$117,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,996
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$117,996

Charles Drane holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,996.

Kanton Drew Jr

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$117,996
Base pay
$117,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,996
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$117,996

Kanton Drew Jr holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,996.

Michael Dubberke

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$117,996
Base pay
$117,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,996
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$117,996

At Chicago Fire Department, Michael Dubberke serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.

Derrell Dufauchard

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$117,996
Base pay
$117,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,996
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$117,996

At Chicago Fire Department, Derrell Dufauchard serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.

Zeko Durovic

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$117,996
Base pay
$117,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,996
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$117,996

Zeko Durovic is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,996.

Collin Duszak

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$117,996
Base pay
$117,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,996
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$117,996

Collin Duszak holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,996.

John Dziedzic

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$117,996
Base pay
$117,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,996
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$117,996

At Chicago Fire Department, John Dziedzic serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.

Peter Eck

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$117,996
Base pay
$117,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,996
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$117,996

Peter Eck works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Peter earned $117,996 in 2026.

Michael Egan

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$117,996
Base pay
$117,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,996
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$117,996

Michael Egan works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $117,996 in 2026.

Patrick Egan

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$117,996
Base pay
$117,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,996
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$117,996

Patrick Egan works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Patrick earned $117,996 in 2026.

Rodolfo Elizondo

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$117,996
Base pay
$117,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,996
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$117,996

At Chicago Fire Department, Rodolfo Elizondo serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.

Daniel Ellison

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$117,996
Base pay
$117,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,996
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$117,996

Daniel Ellison works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $117,996 in 2026.