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 96
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Xavier Rodriguez holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,326.
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Derek Rosmus works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Derek earned $112,326 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Kenneth Rowe holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,326.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Seamus Ryan is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,326.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Daniel Santiago is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,326.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Joseph Sebek works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $112,326 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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David Selleck holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,326.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Luke Sheahan serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,326.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Joshua Sievers serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,326.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Thomas Simek Jr holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,326.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Tyrell Slater works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Tyrell earned $112,326 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Lenell Smith serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,326.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Michael Spizzirri works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $112,326 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Ilya Stambolic holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,326.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Danilo Susana Jr is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,326.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Precious Tahiru holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,326.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Joseph Trungale holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,326.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Michael Turner holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,326.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Gerardo Valdez is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,326.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Michael Vanboldrik serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,326.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Gabriel Velez holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,326.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, David Vieyra serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,326.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Dennis Whitlock works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Dennis earned $112,326 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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Antonio Williams works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Antonio earned $112,326 in 2026.
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Andrew Wilson is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,326.
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Brett Wolniakowski works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Brett earned $112,326 in 2026.
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David Woulard holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,326.
Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department
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David Zulkey is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,326.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Chicago Fire Department
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Pamela Hutchinson is a Senior Administrative Assistant at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,104.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Chicago Fire Department
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Janice Randle works as a Senior Administrative Assistant for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Janice earned $112,104 in 2026.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Reva Acevedo is a Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,252.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Andrea Acosta serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,252.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Jesus Aguilar is a Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,252.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Sabbir Ahsanullah serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,252.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Juan Almazan holds the role of Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Joel Arce is a Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,252.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Kristen Badzioch works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Kristen earned $111,252 in 2026.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Jaclyn Baltazar is a Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,252.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Michelle Barder holds the role of Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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David Battistoni works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. David earned $111,252 in 2026.