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 98
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Bartlomiej Irla works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Bartlomiej earned $111,252 in 2026.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Erin Jahn serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,252.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Zachary Jebens serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,252.
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Andrea Johnson is a Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,252.
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Howard Johnson is a Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,252.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Kevin Johnson serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,252.
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Nicoya Jordan is a Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,252.
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Katherine Kantner works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Katherine earned $111,252 in 2026.
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At Chicago Fire Department, John Keating serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,252.
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Nicholas Kilcoyne is a Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,252.
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Christine Koldan works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Christine earned $111,252 in 2026.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Ibro Kopic serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,252.
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Stella Kosakowski 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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Marc Kuchma 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, Sean Laidlaw serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,252.
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Rachel Lambert works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Rachel earned $111,252 in 2026.
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Katherine Licato is a Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,252.
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Alvaro Lozada 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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Sean Lynch works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Sean earned $111,252 in 2026.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Ryan Malecki serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,252.
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Omar Martinez works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Omar earned $111,252 in 2026.
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Samantha Martinez 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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Jeremy Martino is a Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,252.
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Steven Martin works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Steven earned $111,252 in 2026.
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Tatiana Matkowskyj works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Tatiana earned $111,252 in 2026.
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Darek May 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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Rose Mcmahon works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Rose earned $111,252 in 2026.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Sergio Mendoza serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,252.
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Nicholas Mertens works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Nicholas earned $111,252 in 2026.
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Daniel Munoz works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $111,252 in 2026.
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At Chicago Fire Department, Daisy Narvaez serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,252.
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Danesha Neely works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Danesha earned $111,252 in 2026.
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Karen Neumann works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Karen earned $111,252 in 2026.
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Kellie Newcomer 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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Danny Ng 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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Anne O'Connell is a Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,252.
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Kamila Oldakowska works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Kamila earned $111,252 in 2026.
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At Chicago Fire Department, James O'Neill serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,252.
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Mary Pagnoni 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 Papiez serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,252.