City of Milwaukee / Fire Operations Bureau / Fire Lieutenant Z

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Fire Lieutenant Z

Enforce laws and maintain public safety — patrol, respond to incidents, investigate crimes, and make arrests.

37 employees hold this title in Fire Operations Bureau. Median total compensation for the role is $123,480, above the department median of $112,100.

Employees: 37
Total payroll: $4.7M
Role median: $123,480
Agency median: $112,100
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$101,193$157,515+

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How total compensation varies among the 37 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

Fire Lieutenant Z is held in 2 City of Milwaukee departments. In Fire Operations Bureau, the median of $123,480 ranks #2 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Ems/Training/Education Bureau

$124,155 · 1

Median total compensation for the Fire Lieutenant Z 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

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Daniel Joestgen

Fire Lieutenant Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$157,732

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $42,118
Other pay: $115,614
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,732
Hourly rate: $37
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 738.83
Job Code: 2421ZF

Daniel Joestgen is a Fire Lieutenant Z at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $157,732.

Mitchell Gawin

Fire Lieutenant Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$157,430

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $54,682
Other pay: $102,748
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,430
Hourly rate: $36
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2421ZF

At Fire Operations Bureau, Mitchell Gawin serves as a Fire Lieutenant Z. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,430.

Elyse Penegor

Fire Lieutenant Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$154,016

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $43,769
Other pay: $110,247
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,016
Hourly rate: $37
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2421ZF

Elyse Penegor works as a Fire Lieutenant Z for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Elyse earned $154,016 in 2025.

Nicholas Fetzer

Fire Lieutenant Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$146,536

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $28,841
Other pay: $117,695
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,536
Hourly rate: $37
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 323.97
Job Code: 2421ZF

At Fire Operations Bureau, Nicholas Fetzer serves as a Fire Lieutenant Z. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $146,536.

Joseph Zych

Fire Lieutenant Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$146,478

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $34,724
Other pay: $111,754
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,478
Hourly rate: $37
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 374.48
Job Code: 2421ZF

Joseph Zych is a Fire Lieutenant Z at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $146,478.

Nathan Rebholz

Fire Lieutenant Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$143,957

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $30,265
Other pay: $113,692
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,957
Hourly rate: $37
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 1,045.31
Job Code: 2421ZF

Nathan Rebholz is a Fire Lieutenant Z at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $143,957.

Benjamin Baus

Fire Lieutenant Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$139,259

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $25,065
Other pay: $114,195
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,259
Hourly rate: $37
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 388.92
Job Code: 2421ZF

Benjamin Baus works as a Fire Lieutenant Z for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Benjamin earned $139,259 in 2025.

Agustin Guerrero

Fire Lieutenant Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$136,990

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $22,729
Other pay: $114,261
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,990
Hourly rate: $37
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 664.46
Job Code: 2421ZF

At Fire Operations Bureau, Agustin Guerrero serves as a Fire Lieutenant Z. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,990.

Andrew Gradisher

Fire Lieutenant Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$135,801

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $23,015
Other pay: $112,786
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,801
Hourly rate: $37
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2421ZF

Andrew Gradisher holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Z at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $135,801.

Hernan Galarza

Fire Lieutenant Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$135,536

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $29,134
Other pay: $106,402
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,536
Hourly rate: $36
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2421ZF

At Fire Operations Bureau, Hernan Galarza serves as a Fire Lieutenant Z. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $135,536.

Alexander Behling

Fire Lieutenant Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$134,702

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $26,135
Other pay: $108,567
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,702
Hourly rate: $37
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 1,092.94
Job Code: 2421ZF

Alexander Behling works as a Fire Lieutenant Z for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Alexander earned $134,702 in 2025.

Paul Sporleder

Fire Lieutenant Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$132,060

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $16,741
Other pay: $115,320
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,060
Hourly rate: $37
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 380.84
Job Code: 2421ZF

Paul Sporleder is a Fire Lieutenant Z at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $132,060.

Diamond Cole

Fire Lieutenant Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$131,570

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $23,094
Other pay: $108,476
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,570
Hourly rate: $36
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2421ZF

Diamond Cole is a Fire Lieutenant Z at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $131,570.

Michael Rice

Fire Lieutenant Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$130,906

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $17,670
Other pay: $113,236
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,906
Hourly rate: $37
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 629.35
Job Code: 2421ZF

Michael Rice is a Fire Lieutenant Z at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $130,906.

Matthew Ziems

Fire Lieutenant Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$129,915

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $24,668
Other pay: $105,246
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,915
Hourly rate: $36
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 2,848.45
Job Code: 2421ZF

At Fire Operations Bureau, Matthew Ziems serves as a Fire Lieutenant Z. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,915.

Joel Correa

Fire Lieutenant Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$128,634

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $15,150
Other pay: $113,484
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,634
Hourly rate: $37
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2421ZF

Joel Correa works as a Fire Lieutenant Z for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Joel earned $128,634 in 2025.

Trevor Pinkalla

Fire Lieutenant Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$127,912

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $22,847
Other pay: $105,065
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,912
Hourly rate: $36
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 1,840.01
Job Code: 2421ZF

Trevor Pinkalla holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Z at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,912.

Zachariah Hamburg

Fire Lieutenant Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$124,326

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $13,396
Other pay: $110,929
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,326
Hourly rate: $36
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 455.03
Job Code: 2421ZF

Zachariah Hamburg is a Fire Lieutenant Z at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $124,326.

Kevin Stefanski

Fire Lieutenant Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$123,480

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $10,438
Other pay: $113,042
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,480
Hourly rate: $37
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2421ZF

Kevin Stefanski is a Fire Lieutenant Z at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $123,480.

Michael Mahaffey

Fire Lieutenant Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$122,197

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $9,726
Other pay: $112,471
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,197
Hourly rate: $37
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 251.60
Job Code: 2421ZF

Michael Mahaffey is a Fire Lieutenant Z at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $122,197.

Robert Daley

Fire Lieutenant Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$121,216

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $22,344
Other pay: $98,872
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,216
Hourly rate: $36
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 1,632.56
Job Code: 2421ZF

Robert Daley is a Fire Lieutenant Z at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $121,216.

John Marek

Fire Lieutenant Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$120,042

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $7,841
Other pay: $112,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,042
Hourly rate: $37
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2421ZF

John Marek is a Fire Lieutenant Z at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $120,042.

Stuart Francart

Fire Lieutenant Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$118,809

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $4,968
Other pay: $113,841
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,809
Hourly rate: $37
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 1,672.77
Job Code: 2421ZF

Stuart Francart holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Z at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,809.

Steven Lepak

Fire Lieutenant Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$118,708

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $11,859
Other pay: $106,848
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,708
Hourly rate: $36
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2421ZF

At Fire Operations Bureau, Steven Lepak serves as a Fire Lieutenant Z. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,708.

Steven Budnowski

Fire Lieutenant Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$118,393

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $5,818
Other pay: $112,574
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,393
Hourly rate: $37
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2421ZF

Steven Budnowski is a Fire Lieutenant Z at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $118,393.

Stephen Kimble

Fire Lieutenant Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$118,186

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $27,854
Other pay: $90,332
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,186
Hourly rate: $36
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 66.36
Job Code: 2421ZF

Stephen Kimble holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Z at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,186.

Zanique Jordan

Fire Lieutenant Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$117,480

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $19,966
Other pay: $97,514
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,480
Hourly rate: $36
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2421ZF

Zanique Jordan works as a Fire Lieutenant Z for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Zanique earned $117,480 in 2025.

Michael Thurow

Fire Lieutenant Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2022 total comp

$116,100

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $15,665
Other pay: $100,435
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,100
Hourly rate: $35
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 1,106.38
Job Code: 2421ZF

At Fire Operations Bureau, Michael Thurow serves as a Fire Lieutenant Z. They work full-time. Their 2022 pay totaled $116,100.

David Jauch

Fire Lieutenant Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2022 total comp

$115,168

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $14,147
Other pay: $101,021
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,168
Hourly rate: $35
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 117.24
Job Code: 2421ZF

At Fire Operations Bureau, David Jauch serves as a Fire Lieutenant Z. They work full-time. Their 2022 pay totaled $115,168.

Shawn Kelly

Fire Lieutenant Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2024 total comp

$114,964

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $17,972
Other pay: $96,992
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,964
Hourly rate: $35
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2421ZF

Shawn Kelly works as a Fire Lieutenant Z for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Shawn earned $114,964 in 2024.

Tyler Sharp

Fire Lieutenant Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$114,280

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $6,272
Other pay: $108,007
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,280
Hourly rate: $36
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 128.54
Job Code: 2421ZF

Tyler Sharp holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Z at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,280.

Anthony Davila

Fire Lieutenant Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$113,814

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $5,740
Other pay: $108,073
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,814
Hourly rate: $36
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 472.38
Job Code: 2421ZF

At Fire Operations Bureau, Anthony Davila serves as a Fire Lieutenant Z. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,814.

Joshua Krueger

Fire Lieutenant Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$107,848

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $10,011
Other pay: $97,838
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,848
Hourly rate: $36
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 3,222.86
Job Code: 2421ZF

At Fire Operations Bureau, Joshua Krueger serves as a Fire Lieutenant Z. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,848.

Jesus Mercado-Sanchez

Fire Lieutenant Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$105,521

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $4,419
Other pay: $101,102
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,521
Hourly rate: $36
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 1,094.06
Job Code: 2421ZF

Jesus Mercado-Sanchez holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Z at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,521.

Keveon Freeman

Fire Lieutenant Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$103,213

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $5,332
Other pay: $97,881
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,213
Hourly rate: $36
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2421ZF

Keveon Freeman holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Z at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,213.

Andrew Matias

Fire Lieutenant Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2023 total comp

$102,151

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $9,565
Other pay: $92,585
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,151
Hourly rate: $35
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 2298.17
Job Code: 2421ZF

At Fire Operations Bureau, Andrew Matias serves as a Fire Lieutenant Z. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $102,151.

Emmet Mccarthy

Fire Lieutenant Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2021 total comp

$101,193

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $9,950
Other pay: $91,243
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,193
Hourly rate: $33
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2421ZF

Emmet Mccarthy holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Z at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2021, their total compensation was $101,193.