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Fems

Source file: District of Columbia — Public Employee Salary / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Fems is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2024, this agency had 2,674 employees with median total compensation of $89,530; the highest distinct record was $291,081.

Year
2024
Total payroll
$253.7M
Employees
2,674
Median total
$89,530
Highest record
$291,081

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 2,674 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($89,530) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$0 (0%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$94,879 (100%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$64,105
$73,440
$89,530
$109,511
$133,948

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $133,948 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $64,105. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Firefighter EMT
1,113 · $74,688
Lieutenant
202 · $126,081
Firefighter Paramedic
163 · $79,663
Sergeant
96 · $107,879

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

Employees

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James Pegues

Firefighter EMT/Fems

2024 total comp
$105,930
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$105,930
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,930
Hire date
2000/10/10
Pay grade
01

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
26,820

James Pegues works as a Firefighter EMT for Fems. They have served since 2000 (about 24 years). James earned $105,930 in 2024. Their pay grade is 01.

Alfonso Doctor

Firefighter EMT/Fems

2024 total comp
$105,930
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$105,930
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,930
Hire date
1999/07/19
Pay grade
01

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
26,636

Alfonso Doctor holds the role of Firefighter EMT at Fems. They have served since 1999 (about 25 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $105,930. Their pay grade is 01.

Keith Giles

Contract Administrator/Fems

2024 total comp
$105,001
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$105,001
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,001
Hire date
2015/07/13
Pay grade
13

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
25,608

Keith Giles holds the role of Contract Administrator at Fems. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $105,001. Their pay grade is 13.

Tamara Nieves

Building Manager/Fems

2024 total comp
$105,000
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$105,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,000
Hire date
2023/01/03
Pay grade
13

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Management Supervisory Service - Regular
Record ID
27,653

Tamara Nieves works as a Building Manager for Fems. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. Tamara earned $105,000 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Christopher Simpson

Firefighter Technician/Fems

2024 total comp
$104,749
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$104,749
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,749
Hire date
2002/09/09
Pay grade
1B

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
26,632

At Fems, Christopher Simpson serves as a Firefighter Technician. Hired in 2002, they have about 22 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $104,749. They are classified at grade 1B.

Kyle Kendrick

Firefighter Technician/Fems

2024 total comp
$104,749
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$104,749
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,749
Hire date
2004/11/29
Pay grade
1B

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
25,949

Kyle Kendrick is a Firefighter Technician at Fems. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years). 2024 total compensation came to $104,749. They are classified at grade 1B.

Daniel Smith

Firefighter Technician/Fems

2024 total comp
$104,749
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$104,749
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,749
Hire date
2001/03/26
Pay grade
1B

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
26,656

Daniel Smith works as a Firefighter Technician for Fems. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service. Daniel earned $104,749 in 2024. Their pay grade is 1B.

Richard Watson

Firefighter Technician/Fems

2024 total comp
$104,749
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$104,749
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,749
Hire date
2002/09/09
Pay grade
1B

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
27,652

Richard Watson holds the role of Firefighter Technician at Fems. Hired in 2002, they have about 22 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $104,749. Their pay grade is 1B.

Katherine Schaefer

Firefighter Technician/Fems

2024 total comp
$104,749
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$104,749
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,749
Hire date
2000/01/03
Pay grade
1B

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
44,937

Katherine Schaefer works as a Firefighter Technician for Fems. Hired in 2000, they have about 24 years of service. Katherine earned $104,749 in 2024. Their pay grade is 1B.

Jared Mckinney

Firefighter Technician/Fems

2024 total comp
$104,749
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$104,749
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,749
Hire date
2004/10/17
Pay grade
1B

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
25,975

Jared Mckinney holds the role of Firefighter Technician at Fems. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $104,749. Their pay grade is 1B.

Toby Sealey

Firefighter Technician/Fems

2024 total comp
$104,749
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$104,749
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,749
Hire date
2003/05/19
Pay grade
1B

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
27,991

Toby Sealey holds the role of Firefighter Technician at Fems. They have served since 2003 (about 21 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $104,749. Their pay grade is 1B.

Richard Leizear

Firefighter Technician/Fems

2024 total comp
$104,749
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$104,749
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,749
Hire date
2003/04/07
Pay grade
1B

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
27,739

Richard Leizear is a Firefighter Technician at Fems. Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $104,749. They are classified at grade 1B.

Michael Roy

Firefighter Technician/Fems

2024 total comp
$104,749
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$104,749
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,749
Hire date
2002/12/16
Pay grade
1B

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
27,142

Michael Roy holds the role of Firefighter Technician at Fems. Hired in 2002, they have about 22 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $104,749. Their pay grade is 1B.

David Goldsmith Jr

Firefighter Technician/Fems

2024 total comp
$104,749
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$104,749
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,749
Hire date
2004/03/08
Pay grade
1B

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
26,478

David Goldsmith Jr is a Firefighter Technician at Fems. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years). 2024 total compensation came to $104,749. They are classified at grade 1B.

Donald Adkins

Firefighter Technician/Fems

2024 total comp
$104,749
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$104,749
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,749
Hire date
2003/04/07
Pay grade
1B

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
26,641

Donald Adkins is a Firefighter Technician at Fems. Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $104,749. They are classified at grade 1B.

Michael King

Firefighter Technician/Fems

2024 total comp
$104,749
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$104,749
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,749
Hire date
2004/06/14
Pay grade
1B

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
27,725

Michael King works as a Firefighter Technician for Fems. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. Michael earned $104,749 in 2024. Their pay grade is 1B.

Ignacio Mcdougal

Firefighter Technician/Fems

2024 total comp
$104,749
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$104,749
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,749
Hire date
2003/10/20
Pay grade
1B

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
25,613

Ignacio Mcdougal works as a Firefighter Technician for Fems. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 21 years. Ignacio earned $104,749 in 2024. Their pay grade is 1B.

Arthenious Butler

Firefighter Technician/Fems

2024 total comp
$104,749
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$104,749
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,749
Hire date
2003/12/15
Pay grade
1B

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
26,515

Arthenious Butler works as a Firefighter Technician for Fems. They have served since 2003 (about 21 years). Arthenious earned $104,749 in 2024. Their pay grade is 1B.

George Brooke

Firefighter Technician/Fems

2024 total comp
$104,749
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$104,749
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,749
Hire date
2004/06/14
Pay grade
1B

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
25,996

George Brooke holds the role of Firefighter Technician at Fems. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $104,749. Their pay grade is 1B.

George Martin

Firefighter Technician/Fems

2024 total comp
$104,749
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$104,749
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,749
Hire date
2002/12/16
Pay grade
1B

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
25,771

George Martin is a Firefighter Technician at Fems. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 22 years. 2024 total compensation came to $104,749. They are classified at grade 1B.

Thomas Clark

Firefighter Technician/Fems

2024 total comp
$104,749
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$104,749
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,749
Hire date
2002/12/16
Pay grade
1B

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
26,906

At Fems, Thomas Clark serves as a Firefighter Technician. They have served since 2002 (about 22 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $104,749. They are classified at grade 1B.

Ericeka Dixon

Firefighter Technician/Fems

2024 total comp
$104,749
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$104,749
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,749
Hire date
2003/10/20
Pay grade
1B

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
25,597

Ericeka Dixon works as a Firefighter Technician for Fems. Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service. Ericeka earned $104,749 in 2024. Their pay grade is 1B.

Eric Jones

Firefighter Technician/Fems

2024 total comp
$104,749
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$104,749
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,749
Hire date
2004/06/14
Pay grade
1B

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
26,014

At Fems, Eric Jones serves as a Firefighter Technician. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $104,749. They are classified at grade 1B.

Scott Macleod

Firefighter Technician/Fems

2024 total comp
$104,749
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$104,749
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,749
Hire date
2004/01/26
Pay grade
1B

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
27,721

At Fems, Scott Macleod serves as a Firefighter Technician. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $104,749. They are classified at grade 1B.

Robert Humphrey

Firefighter Technician/Fems

2024 total comp
$104,749
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$104,749
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,749
Hire date
2003/04/07
Pay grade
1B

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
28,064

Robert Humphrey is a Firefighter Technician at Fems. They have served since 2003 (about 21 years). 2024 total compensation came to $104,749. They are classified at grade 1B.

Robert Mooney

Firefighter Technician/Fems

2024 total comp
$104,749
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$104,749
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,749
Hire date
2004/11/29
Pay grade
1B

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
27,971

Robert Mooney is a Firefighter Technician at Fems. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $104,749. They are classified at grade 1B.

Steven Utley

Firefighter Technician/Fems

2024 total comp
$104,749
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$104,749
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,749
Hire date
2004/10/17
Pay grade
1B

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
27,949

Steven Utley is a Firefighter Technician at Fems. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years). 2024 total compensation came to $104,749. They are classified at grade 1B.

Robert Hearne

Firefighter Technician/Fems

2024 total comp
$104,749
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$104,749
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,749
Hire date
2004/10/17
Pay grade
1B

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
27,925

Robert Hearne holds the role of Firefighter Technician at Fems. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $104,749. Their pay grade is 1B.

Christopher Cunningham

Firefighter Technician/Fems

2024 total comp
$104,749
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$104,749
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,749
Hire date
2004/08/09
Pay grade
1B

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
26,386

Christopher Cunningham holds the role of Firefighter Technician at Fems. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $104,749. Their pay grade is 1B.

Craig Meinhardt

Firefighter Technician/Fems

2024 total comp
$104,749
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$104,749
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,749
Hire date
2005/05/02
Pay grade
1B

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
26,449

Craig Meinhardt is a Firefighter Technician at Fems. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 19 years. 2024 total compensation came to $104,749. They are classified at grade 1B.

Earl Tolbert

Firefighter Technician/Fems

2024 total comp
$104,749
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$104,749
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,749
Hire date
2003/04/07
Pay grade
1B

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
26,263

Earl Tolbert is a Firefighter Technician at Fems. Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $104,749. They are classified at grade 1B.

John Culver

Firefighter Technician/Fems

2024 total comp
$104,749
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$104,749
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,749
Hire date
2003/12/15
Pay grade
1B

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
26,849

John Culver works as a Firefighter Technician for Fems. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 21 years. John earned $104,749 in 2024. Their pay grade is 1B.

Duane Reeder

Firefighter Technician/Fems

2024 total comp
$104,749
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$104,749
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,749
Hire date
2002/09/09
Pay grade
1B

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
26,655

Duane Reeder is a Firefighter Technician at Fems. Hired in 2002, they have about 22 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $104,749. They are classified at grade 1B.

Randolph Hurley

Firefighter Technician/Fems

2024 total comp
$104,749
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$104,749
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,749
Hire date
2004/04/19
Pay grade
1B

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
27,805

Randolph Hurley is a Firefighter Technician at Fems. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. 2024 total compensation came to $104,749. They are classified at grade 1B.

Bryan Perlmutter

Firefighter Technician/Fems

2024 total comp
$104,749
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$104,749
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,749
Hire date
2004/01/26
Pay grade
1B

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
26,298

Bryan Perlmutter is a Firefighter Technician at Fems. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years). 2024 total compensation came to $104,749. They are classified at grade 1B.

William Duty

Firefighter Technician/Fems

2024 total comp
$104,749
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$104,749
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,749
Hire date
2004/11/29
Pay grade
1B

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
28,275

William Duty is a Firefighter Technician at Fems. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years). 2024 total compensation came to $104,749. They are classified at grade 1B.

George Clark

Firefighter Technician/Fems

2024 total comp
$104,749
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$104,749
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,749
Hire date
2002/12/16
Pay grade
1B

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
26,800

George Clark is a Firefighter Technician at Fems. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 22 years. 2024 total compensation came to $104,749. They are classified at grade 1B.

Heather Hardesty

Firefighter Technician/Fems

2024 total comp
$104,749
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$104,749
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,749
Hire date
2002/12/16
Pay grade
1B

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
25,607

Heather Hardesty holds the role of Firefighter Technician at Fems. Hired in 2002, they have about 22 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $104,749. Their pay grade is 1B.

Wesley Banner

Firefighter Technician/Fems

2024 total comp
$104,749
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$104,749
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,749
Hire date
2004/06/14
Pay grade
1B

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
27,904

At Fems, Wesley Banner serves as a Firefighter Technician. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $104,749. They are classified at grade 1B.

Tadd Soderberg

Firefighter Technician/Fems

2024 total comp
$104,749
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$104,749
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,749
Hire date
2003/12/15
Pay grade
1B

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
26,970

Tadd Soderberg works as a Firefighter Technician for Fems. They have served since 2003 (about 21 years). Tadd earned $104,749 in 2024. Their pay grade is 1B.