District of Columbia / Fems
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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 $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).
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 15
Fire Inspector Technician/Para/Fems
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Adrienne Jones works as a Fire Inspector Technician/Para for Fems. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 11 years. Adrienne earned $111,066 in 2024. Their pay grade is 2B1.
Fire Investigator Paramedic/Fems
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Michael Jones works as a Fire Investigator Paramedic for Fems. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 11 years. Michael earned $111,066 in 2024. Their pay grade is 2C1.
IT Specialist (Customer Suppor/Fems
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Ajah Hameed works as a IT Specialist (Customer Suppor for Fems. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years. Ajah earned $110,967 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.
Information Technology Special/Fems
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At Fems, Valerie Freeman serves as a Information Technology Special. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $110,967. They are classified at grade 13.
Firefighter EMT/Fems
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At Fems, Vance Pitts serves as a Firefighter EMT. Hired in 1993, they have about 31 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $110,536. They are classified at grade 01.
Public Affairs Specialist/Fems
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Deangela Magruder works as a Public Affairs Specialist for Fems. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 19 years. Deangela earned $110,185 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.
Public Affairs Specialist/Fems
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Daryl Levine holds the role of Public Affairs Specialist at Fems. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $110,185. Their pay grade is 13.
Customer Service Specialist/Fems
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William Wright is a Customer Service Specialist at Fems. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. 2024 total compensation came to $110,185. They are classified at grade 13.
Fire Arson Investigator Armed/Fems
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Donovan Sanchez is a Fire Arson Investigator Armed at Fems. Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $110,083. They are classified at grade 2D.
Fire Arson Investigator Armed/Fems
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John Ford is a Fire Arson Investigator Armed at Fems. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). 2024 total compensation came to $110,083. They are classified at grade 2D.
Fire Arson Investigator Armed/Fems
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Ian Gray is a Fire Arson Investigator Armed at Fems. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $110,083. They are classified at grade 2D.
Fire Arson Investigator Armed/Fems
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At Fems, Rocco Baldino serves as a Fire Arson Investigator Armed. They have served since 2006 (about 18 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $110,083. They are classified at grade 2D.
Fire Arson Investigator Armed/Fems
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Michael Lewis works as a Fire Arson Investigator Armed for Fems. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years. Michael earned $110,083 in 2024. Their pay grade is 2D.
Fire Arson Investigator Armed/Fems
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Jessica Wooten is a Fire Arson Investigator Armed at Fems. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years). 2024 total compensation came to $109,869. They are classified at grade 2D.
Firefighter Paramedic Technician/Fems
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Jason Korpon works as a Firefighter Paramedic Technician for Fems. Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service. Jason earned $109,790 in 2024. Their pay grade is 1D.
Firefighter Paramedic Technician/Fems
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Brian Shannon is a Firefighter Paramedic Technician at Fems. Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $109,790. They are classified at grade 1D.
Firefighter Paramedic Field Tr/Fems
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Matthew Grace is a Firefighter Paramedic Field Tr at Fems. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). 2024 total compensation came to $109,790. They are classified at grade 1E.
Firefighter Paramedic Technician/Fems
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At Fems, Nicholas Orosz serves as a Firefighter Paramedic Technician. They have served since 2009 (about 15 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $109,790. They are classified at grade 1D.
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William Alexander appears in Fems payroll as a Firefighter Technician, with $109,511 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
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Thomas Busl appears in Fems payroll as a Firefighter Technician, with $109,511 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
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Brian Thrasher appears in Fems payroll as a Firefighter Technician, with $109,511 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
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David Harris appears in Fems payroll as a Firefighter Technician, with $109,511 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
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Payroll for John Latimer (Firefighter Technician, Fems) may cover more than one person; together they account for $109,511 in 2024.
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Payroll for James Byers (Firefighter Technician, Fems) may cover more than one person; together they account for $109,511 in 2024.
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David Dennis appears in Fems payroll as a Firefighter Technician, with $109,511 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Firefighter Technician/Fems
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At Fems, Blair Kramer serves as a Firefighter Technician. They have served since 1997 (about 27 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $109,511. They are classified at grade 1B.
Firefighter Technician/Fems
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At Fems, Arthur Lawson serves as a Firefighter Technician. They have served since 1996 (about 28 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $109,511. They are classified at grade 1B.
Firefighter Technician/Fems
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At Fems, Margaret Dickey serves as a Firefighter Technician. They have served since 2000 (about 24 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $109,511. They are classified at grade 1B.
Firefighter Technician/Fems
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Hubert Walker works as a Firefighter Technician for Fems. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 25 years. Hubert earned $109,511 in 2024. Their pay grade is 1B.
Firefighter Technician/Fems
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At Fems, John Rooney serves as a Firefighter Technician. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 28 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $109,511. They are classified at grade 1B.
Firefighter Technician/Fems
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Jay Bureau works as a Firefighter Technician for Fems. Hired in 2000, they have about 24 years of service. Jay earned $109,511 in 2024. Their pay grade is 1B.
Firefighter Technician/Fems
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At Fems, Jimmy Mcduffie serves as a Firefighter Technician. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 27 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $109,511. They are classified at grade 1B.
Firefighter Technician/Fems
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Bryan Worner works as a Firefighter Technician for Fems. Hired in 2000, they have about 24 years of service. Bryan earned $109,511 in 2024. Their pay grade is 1B.
Firefighter Technician/Fems
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Christopher Oliphant holds the role of Firefighter Technician at Fems. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 25 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $109,511. Their pay grade is 1B.
Firefighter Technician/Fems
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At Fems, Charles Dzanko serves as a Firefighter Technician. Hired in 2000, they have about 24 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $109,511. They are classified at grade 1B.
Firefighter Technician/Fems
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At Fems, Abdul Qazei serves as a Firefighter Technician. Hired in 1997, they have about 27 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $109,511. They are classified at grade 1B.
Firefighter Technician/Fems
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Brian Tayman is a Firefighter Technician at Fems. Hired in 2000, they have about 24 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $109,511. They are classified at grade 1B.
Firefighter Technician/Fems
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Christopher Therres holds the role of Firefighter Technician at Fems. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 27 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $109,511. Their pay grade is 1B.
Firefighter Technician/Fems
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Clifton Hall works as a Firefighter Technician for Fems. Hired in 1997, they have about 27 years of service. Clifton earned $109,511 in 2024. Their pay grade is 1B.
Firefighter Technician/Fems
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Bert Oudshoorn holds the role of Firefighter Technician at Fems. They have served since 1997 (about 27 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $109,511. Their pay grade is 1B.