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 97
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Christopher Black holds the role of Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.
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Delaina Boggs is a Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,252.
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Paul Bonk is a Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,252.
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Elizabeth Boyle holds the role of Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.
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James Bretz holds the role of Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.
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Richard Buske holds the role of Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.
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Gerald Butsky holds the role of Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.
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Nicholas Cacioppo is a Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,252.
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Randall Campbell holds the role of Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.
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Stephanie Cantoral-Abonce holds the role of Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Tiffany Carpender serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,252.
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Gerardo Casas Jr holds the role of Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.
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Anthony Castaldo works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $111,252 in 2026.
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Danielle Cervantes is a Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,252.
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Natalie Cheshire holds the role of Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.
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Tonika Couch holds the role of Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Patrick Crowley serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,252.
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David Croyle holds the role of Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.
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Yaraisel Cuevas works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Yaraisel earned $111,252 in 2026.
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James Cunningham holds the role of Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.
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Chester Del Rosario holds the role of Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.
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Neil Duffy works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Neil earned $111,252 in 2026.
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Megan Fantauzzi works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Megan earned $111,252 in 2026.
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Danielle Fernandez holds the role of Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.
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Thomas Friz holds the role of Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.
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John Gaetano holds the role of Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.
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Jay Galam holds the role of Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Mark Garland serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,252.
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Ronald Geller holds the role of Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.
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Paul Girardi is a Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,252.
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Bradley Golomb works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Bradley earned $111,252 in 2026.
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Michael Gonzalez is a Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,252.
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Michael Gorszczyk Jr holds the role of Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Pawel Gorzelany serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,252.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Rudy Guerra serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,252.
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Kevin Hastings holds the role of Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,252.
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Joel Hernandez works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Joel earned $111,252 in 2026.
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Taylor Hoffmann is a Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,252.
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Aaron Hogan works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Aaron earned $111,252 in 2026.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Cody Hrabak serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,252.