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
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

Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)

583 · $95,982

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 87

Edward Robbins

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, Edward Robbins serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.

Nina Roberts

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

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

Walter Rochet

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, Walter Rochet serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.

Brian Rodriguez

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

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

Edward Rodriguez

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

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

Jaime Rodriguez

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

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

Luis Rodriguez 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

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

Lawrence Rodriguez

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

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

Phillip Rodriguez

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

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

Matthew Rogers

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

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

Michael Roncal

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 Roncal serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.

William Rook

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

Pedro Rosa

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, Pedro Rosa serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.

Katie Rosenbusch

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, Katie Rosenbusch serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.

Adrian Rosiles

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

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

Arthur Ross

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

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

Michael Rottman

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 Rottman serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.

Luteckeler Rowland

Fire Marshal-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

Luteckeler Rowland works as a Fire Marshal-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Luteckeler earned $117,996 in 2026.

Adam Ruiz

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

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

Alexander Ruiz

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

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

Kendall Russell

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, Kendall Russell serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.

Kevin Rutherford

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

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

Marcos Rutiaga

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

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

Terrence Ryan

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

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

Ryan Rybakowski

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

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

Zachary Rybakowski

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, Zachary Rybakowski serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.

David Rzany

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

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

Michael Sablich

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 Sablich serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.

Michael Salazar

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

Luis Saldana 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

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

Mohammed Samhan

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

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

Andrew Sammarco

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

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

Lawrence Sanchez

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

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

Adam Sandoval

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

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

Luis Sandoval

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

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

Sergio Sandoval

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

Rudy Santana

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

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

Edgar Santiago

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

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

Robert Santiago

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, Robert Santiago serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.

Julian Santos

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

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