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 83
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Baird Mcmillan works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Baird earned $117,996 in 2026.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Michael Mcneil Jr serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Kevin Mcnicholas serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
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Kyle Mcnicholas 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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Kyle Mcnulty 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, Ryan Mcnulty serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Garrett Meade serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
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Brian Meechan is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,996.
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Daniel Meehan 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, Jesus Mercado serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
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Gilberto Mercado 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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Craig Metzger is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,996.
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Shane Meyrer 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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Jason Mielzynski works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Jason earned $117,996 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Joseph Miller is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,996.
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Jimmie Miller 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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Bradley Minefee works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Bradley earned $117,996 in 2026.
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Ryan Minetti is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,996.
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John Minogue Jr works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. John earned $117,996 in 2026.
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Orlando Miranda is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,996.
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Samuel Miranda is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,996.
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Philip Mockler works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Philip earned $117,996 in 2026.
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Brian Moloney 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, Kelly Monaco serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Raymond Monahan serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
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Lucas Monreal 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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Andres Montenegro 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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Silverio Montero 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, Paul Mooney serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Demetrius Moore serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
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Anthony Morales 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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David Morales 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, Joseph Morales serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
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Leonel Morales works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Leonel earned $117,996 in 2026.
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German Moreno 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, Lisa Moroko serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
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Jason Motyka 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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Daniel Mueller works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $117,996 in 2026.
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Daniel Mullaney 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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Juan Munoz holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,996.