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 79
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Anthony Herrera 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, Devonte Hill serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Richard Hill serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
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Ibrahim Hindi is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,996.
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Anthony Hoffmann 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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Ryan Hogan 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, Brittany Hogen serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Corey Hojek Jr 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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Timothy Holubik works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Timothy earned $117,996 in 2026.
Fire Marshal-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Patrick Hood serves as a Fire Marshal-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Daniel Hopkins serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
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Christopher Huff 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, Joshua Hughes serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Lee Hughes Jr works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Lee earned $117,996 in 2026.
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Brendan Hulne is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,996.
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Daniel Hunt 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, Thomas Igyarto serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Nicholas Infante works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Nicholas earned $117,996 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Jonathan Irizarry is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,996.
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John Ishaq 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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Fernando Izaguirre works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Fernando earned $117,996 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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William Izzo works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. William earned $117,996 in 2026.
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Jordan Jaber works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Jordan earned $117,996 in 2026.
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Christina Jackson is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,996.
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Johnathan Jackson 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, Stephon Jackson serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Joseph Jacobson works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $117,996 in 2026.
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Vincent Jakelski is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,996.
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Christopher Jaramillo works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $117,996 in 2026.
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Hubert Jasiewicz is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,996.
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Travis Jensen 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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Brad Jerantowski 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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William Jerry Ii works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. William earned $117,996 in 2026.
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Trevor Jestadt works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Trevor earned $117,996 in 2026.
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Ashton Jobe works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Ashton earned $117,996 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Anthony Johnson is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,996.
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Terrence Johnson Jr 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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Michael Johnson works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $117,996 in 2026.
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Raymond Johnson 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, Collin Jones serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.