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 91
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Bradley Willette serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Billy Williams works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Billy earned $117,996 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Jermaine Williams serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Lauren Williams serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Tevin Williams serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Tarnaydo Wilmore 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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Daniel Wilson 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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Isaac Wilson works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Isaac earned $117,996 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Lucas Winter works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Lucas earned $117,996 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Brady Wiser 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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Kevin Wong 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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At Chicago Fire Department, Keith Yopchick serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Donald York Jr 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 Younger Jr 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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At Chicago Fire Department, Michael Zarcone serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Lucas Zimmerman serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Christopher Zivalich 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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Eric Zlotkowski 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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Erik Zuluaga 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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Erik Zuma 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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Payroll for Kevin Ryan (Firefighter-Emt, Chicago Fire Department) may cover more than one person; together they account for $117,996 in 2026.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Zak Arnish holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,502.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Joseph Bertoncini works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $116,502 in 2026.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Kevin Bjorvik is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $116,502.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Trevor Colby holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,502.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Benjamin Fisher serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $116,502.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Eric Giovenco serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $116,502.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Andres Ortiz serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $116,502.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Sonny Scardina works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Sonny earned $116,502 in 2026.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Joseph Schultz holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,502.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Matthew Stoffers works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $116,502 in 2026.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Louis Torres holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,502.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Cesar Valdez holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,502.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Ryan Wirtz works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Ryan earned $116,502 in 2026.
Senior Equity Officer/Chicago Fire Department
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Jasmine Guy holds the role of Senior Equity Officer at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,992.
Safety Administrator/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, John Ocansey serves as a Safety Administrator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,992.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Hiram Aragones works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Hiram earned $115,158 in 2026.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Beth Bickham is a Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $115,158.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Brendan Bigane is a Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $115,158.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Eric Borunda holds the role of Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,158.