City of Milwaukee / Fire Operations Bureau / Battalion Chief, Fire

Job-title file

Battalion Chief, Fire

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

42 employees hold this title in Fire Operations Bureau. Median total compensation for the role is $155,045, above the department median of $112,100.

Employees: 42
Total payroll: $6.2M
Role median: $155,045
Agency median: $112,100
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$42,919$228,618+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 42 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across City of Milwaukee

Battalion Chief, Fire is held in 3 City of Milwaukee departments. In Fire Operations Bureau, the median of $155,045 ranks #1 of 3.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Ems/Training/Education Bureau

$136,222 · 2

Fire - Support Services Bureau

$134,201 · 1

Median total compensation for the Battalion Chief, Fire role in other City of Milwaukeedepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Jeffrey Lang

Battalion Chief, Fire/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$230,079

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $82,171
Other pay: $147,908
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $230,079
Hourly rate: $52
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2425NF

Jeffrey Lang works as a Battalion Chief, Fire for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Jeffrey earned $230,079 in 2025.

Michael Payne Ii

Battalion Chief, Fire/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$228,297

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $64,490
Other pay: $163,807
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $228,297
Hourly rate: $54
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2425NF

At Fire Operations Bureau, Michael Payne Ii serves as a Battalion Chief, Fire. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $228,297.

Steven Weinkauf

Battalion Chief, Fire/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$225,535

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $72,611
Other pay: $152,923
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $225,535
Hourly rate: $54
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2425NF

Steven Weinkauf holds the role of Battalion Chief, Fire at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $225,535.

Anthony Jacobs

Battalion Chief, Fire/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$217,653

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $65,403
Other pay: $152,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $217,653
Hourly rate: $54
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2425NF

At Fire Operations Bureau, Anthony Jacobs serves as a Battalion Chief, Fire. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $217,653.

Thomas Jones

Battalion Chief, Fire/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$212,515

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $66,094
Other pay: $146,421
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $212,515
Hourly rate: $52
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2425NF

At Fire Operations Bureau, Thomas Jones serves as a Battalion Chief, Fire. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $212,515.

Brian Giegerich

Battalion Chief, Fire/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$199,233

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $44,726
Other pay: $154,506
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $199,233
Hourly rate: $54
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2425NF

At Fire Operations Bureau, Brian Giegerich serves as a Battalion Chief, Fire. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $199,233.

Joel Rechlitz

Battalion Chief, Fire/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$196,569

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $50,008
Other pay: $146,561
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,569
Hourly rate: $52
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2425NF

Joel Rechlitz holds the role of Battalion Chief, Fire at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $196,569.

Christopher Brown

Battalion Chief, Fire/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$187,494

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $28,027
Other pay: $159,467
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,494
Hourly rate: $54
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2425NF

Christopher Brown holds the role of Battalion Chief, Fire at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $187,494.

Jeffrey Collum

Battalion Chief, Fire/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$179,961

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $23,096
Other pay: $156,865
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,961
Hourly rate: $54
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2425NF

Jeffrey Collum is a Battalion Chief, Fire at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $179,961.

John Herrmann

Battalion Chief, Fire/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$178,909

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $28,388
Other pay: $150,521
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $178,909
Hourly rate: $54
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2425NF

John Herrmann holds the role of Battalion Chief, Fire at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $178,909.

Daniel Rode

Battalion Chief, Fire/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$175,385

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $28,848
Other pay: $146,537
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,385
Hourly rate: $52
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2425NF

Daniel Rode is a Battalion Chief, Fire at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $175,385.

Nickolas Trost

Battalion Chief, Fire/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$170,801

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $24,949
Other pay: $145,852
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,801
Hourly rate: $52
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2425NF

Nickolas Trost holds the role of Battalion Chief, Fire at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $170,801.

Andrew Vossekuil

Battalion Chief, Fire/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$170,706

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $24,494
Other pay: $146,212
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,706
Hourly rate: $52
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2425NF

At Fire Operations Bureau, Andrew Vossekuil serves as a Battalion Chief, Fire. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $170,706.

Brian Moore

Battalion Chief, Fire/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$167,386

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $12,650
Other pay: $154,737
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,386
Hourly rate: $52
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2425NF

Brian Moore holds the role of Battalion Chief, Fire at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $167,386.

Brian Mc Nulty

Battalion Chief, Fire/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$165,817

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $19,455
Other pay: $146,361
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,817
Hourly rate: $52
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2425NF

At Fire Operations Bureau, Brian Mc Nulty serves as a Battalion Chief, Fire. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $165,817.

Hiberto Butler

Battalion Chief, Fire/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$160,733

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $4,869
Other pay: $155,864
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,733
Hourly rate: $52
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2425NF

Hiberto Butler is a Battalion Chief, Fire at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $160,733.

Andrew Hargarten

Battalion Chief, Fire/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$159,916

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $159,916
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,916
Hourly rate: $54
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2425NF

Andrew Hargarten works as a Battalion Chief, Fire for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Andrew earned $159,916 in 2025.

Robert Hartung

Battalion Chief, Fire/Fire Operations Bureau

2023 total comp

$159,220

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $21,755
Other pay: $137,466
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,220
Hourly rate: $46
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2425F

Robert Hartung holds the role of Battalion Chief, Fire at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $159,220.

Jeremy Starr

Battalion Chief, Fire/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$158,242

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $11,781
Other pay: $146,461
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,242
Hourly rate: $52
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2425NF

Jeremy Starr works as a Battalion Chief, Fire for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Jeremy earned $158,242 in 2025.

De'Wayne Smoots

Battalion Chief, Fire/Fire Operations Bureau

2019 total comp

$158,174

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $40,193
Other pay: $117,981
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,174
Hourly rate: $43
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2425F

De'Wayne Smoots is a Battalion Chief, Fire at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2019 total compensation came to $158,174.

Schuyler Belott

Battalion Chief, Fire/Fire Operations Bureau

2020 total comp

$156,754

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $39,370
Other pay: $117,383
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,754
Hourly rate: $42
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2425F

Schuyler Belott holds the role of Battalion Chief, Fire at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2020, their total compensation was $156,754.

David Seager Jr

Battalion Chief, Fire/Fire Operations Bureau

2022 total comp

$153,335

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $31,602
Other pay: $121,734
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,335
Hourly rate: $43
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2425F

David Seager Jr holds the role of Battalion Chief, Fire at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2022, their total compensation was $153,335.

Matthew Williamson

Battalion Chief, Fire/Fire Operations Bureau

2021 total comp

$148,799

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $30,317
Other pay: $118,482
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,799
Hourly rate: $42
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2425F

At Fire Operations Bureau, Matthew Williamson serves as a Battalion Chief, Fire. They work full-time. Their 2021 pay totaled $148,799.

Ronald Firnrohr Jr

Battalion Chief, Fire/Fire Operations Bureau

2023 total comp

$148,287

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $18,546
Other pay: $129,741
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,287
Hourly rate: $46
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2425F

Ronald Firnrohr Jr is a Battalion Chief, Fire at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $148,287.

William Kowalski

Battalion Chief, Fire/Fire Operations Bureau

2020 total comp

$145,797

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $28,549
Other pay: $117,248
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,797
Hourly rate: $42
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2425F

At Fire Operations Bureau, William Kowalski serves as a Battalion Chief, Fire. They work full-time. Their 2020 pay totaled $145,797.

Sean Slowey

Battalion Chief, Fire/Fire Operations Bureau

2021 total comp

$144,321

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $144,321
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,321
Hourly rate: $43
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2425F
Termination Date: Dec 10, 2021
Vacation Payout: $25,727

Sean Slowey works as a Battalion Chief, Fire for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Sean earned $144,321 in 2021.

Michael Cieciwa

Battalion Chief, Fire/Fire Operations Bureau

2022 total comp

$139,473

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $15,396
Other pay: $124,077
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,473
Hourly rate: $43
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2425F

Michael Cieciwa works as a Battalion Chief, Fire for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $139,473 in 2022.

Erich Roden

Battalion Chief, Fire/Fire Operations Bureau

2019 total comp

$135,061

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $19,721
Other pay: $115,341
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,061
Hourly rate: $42
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2425F

Erich Roden works as a Battalion Chief, Fire for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Erich earned $135,061 in 2019.

James Ziech

Battalion Chief, Fire/Fire Operations Bureau

2022 total comp

$134,776

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $15,456
Other pay: $119,319
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,776
Hourly rate: $43
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2425F

James Ziech works as a Battalion Chief, Fire for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. James earned $134,776 in 2022.

David Hensley

Battalion Chief, Fire/Fire Operations Bureau

2021 total comp

$134,635

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $19,827
Other pay: $114,807
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,635
Hourly rate: $41
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2425F

David Hensley is a Battalion Chief, Fire at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2021 total compensation came to $134,635.

Andrew Timm

Battalion Chief, Fire/Fire Operations Bureau

2019 total comp

$128,519

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $14,884
Other pay: $113,635
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,519
Hourly rate: $41
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2425F

Andrew Timm holds the role of Battalion Chief, Fire at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2019, their total compensation was $128,519.

Christopher Schutte

Battalion Chief, Fire/Fire Operations Bureau

2023 total comp

$123,817

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $5,514
Other pay: $118,302
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,817
Hourly rate: $46
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2425F
Sick Payout: $11,048
Termination Date: Aug 30, 2023
Vacation Payout: $12,715

Christopher Schutte holds the role of Battalion Chief, Fire at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $123,817.

Darin Peterburs

Battalion Chief, Fire/Fire Operations Bureau

2022 total comp

$119,663

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $119,663
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,663
Hourly rate: $43
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2425F

At Fire Operations Bureau, Darin Peterburs serves as a Battalion Chief, Fire. They work full-time. Their 2022 pay totaled $119,663.

Daniel Lipski

Battalion Chief, Fire/Fire Operations Bureau

2019 total comp

$117,981

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $117,981
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,981
Hourly rate: $43
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2425F

At Fire Operations Bureau, Daniel Lipski serves as a Battalion Chief, Fire. They work full-time. Their 2019 pay totaled $117,981.

Travis Jones

Battalion Chief, Fire/Fire Operations Bureau

2020 total comp

$117,700

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $253
Other pay: $117,447
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,700
Hourly rate: $42
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2425F

Travis Jones works as a Battalion Chief, Fire for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Travis earned $117,700 in 2020.

James Hardy

Battalion Chief, Fire/Fire Operations Bureau

2020 total comp

$81,261

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $3,916
Other pay: $77,345
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,261
Hourly rate: $42
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2425F
Sick Payout: $10,106
Termination Date: May 30, 2020
Vacation Payout: $12,809

James Hardy works as a Battalion Chief, Fire for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. James earned $81,261 in 2020.

Stephanie Hampton

Battalion Chief, Fire/Fire Operations Bureau

2019 total comp

$66,900

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $7,792
Other pay: $59,108
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,900
Hourly rate: $41
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2425F
Sick Payout: $9,811
Termination Date: Mar 16, 2019
Vacation Payout: $21,843

Stephanie Hampton works as a Battalion Chief, Fire for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Stephanie earned $66,900 in 2019.

Brian Langer

Battalion Chief, Fire/Fire Operations Bureau

2022 total comp

$60,797

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $60,797
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,797
Hourly rate: $42
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2425F
Sick Payout: $10,008
Termination Date: Mar 20, 2022
Vacation Payout: $19,819

Brian Langer is a Battalion Chief, Fire at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2022 total compensation came to $60,797.

Brian Gardner

Battalion Chief, Fire/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$53,805

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $53,805
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,805
Hourly rate: $47
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2425NF
Sick Payout: $11,386
Termination Date: Dec 30, 2024
Vacation Payout: $32,578

Brian Gardner is a Battalion Chief, Fire at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $53,805.

Thomas Pollock

Battalion Chief, Fire/Fire Operations Bureau

2023 total comp

$53,699

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $3,260
Other pay: $50,439
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,699
Hourly rate: $46
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2425F
Sick Payout: $10,939
Termination Date: Jan 30, 2023
Vacation Payout: $21,422

Thomas Pollock works as a Battalion Chief, Fire for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Thomas earned $53,699 in 2023.