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
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Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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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.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Mark Madera works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Mark earned $117,996 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Sergio Luna 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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John Carberry works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. John earned $117,996 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Kenneth Svientek 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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Gerald Hall 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 Sattler 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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Michael Boll is a Fire Marshal-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, Timothy Hain 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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Joseph Callahan works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $117,996 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Luke Oliver serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Michael Pattalio 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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Thomas Flavin works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Thomas earned $117,996 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Andrew Gross works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Andrew earned $117,996 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Emmanuel Vasquez 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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Christopher Nicholson works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $117,996 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Adriel Ortiz is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,996.
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, Robert Snow serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,996.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Miguel Amesquita is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,996.
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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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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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, 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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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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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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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.
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.
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.
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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Kenia Chavez holds the role of Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,158.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Christopher Daly 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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John Fernandez works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. John earned $115,158 in 2026.