City of Milwaukee / Fire Operations Bureau / Firefighter

Job-title file

Firefighter

Respond to fires and emergencies, perform rescue and medical aid, and carry out prevention and inspection.

183 employees hold this title in Fire Operations Bureau. Median total compensation for the role is $90,366, below the department median of $112,100.

Employees: 183
Role median: $90,366
Agency median: $112,100
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$6$173,721+

How total compensation varies among the 183 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.

Record list

Employees with this title

Highest-paid first / page 1

Michael Cloud

Firefighter/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$205,542

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $92,767
Other pay: $112,775
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $205,542
Hourly rate: $34
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412F

Michael Cloud works as a Firefighter for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $205,542 in 2025.

Christian Asmussen

Firefighter/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$201,972

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $89,362
Other pay: $112,611
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $201,972
Hourly rate: $34
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412F

Christian Asmussen holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $201,972.

Philip Garcia Jr

Firefighter/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$186,192

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $76,607
Other pay: $109,584
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,192
Hourly rate: $34
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412F

Philip Garcia Jr is a Firefighter at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $186,192.

Benjamin Mueller

Firefighter/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$179,542

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $71,041
Other pay: $108,501
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,542
Hourly rate: $34
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412F

Benjamin Mueller works as a Firefighter for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Benjamin earned $179,542 in 2025.

James Loucks

Firefighter/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$170,447

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $60,685
Other pay: $109,762
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,447
Hourly rate: $34
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412F

James Loucks is a Firefighter at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $170,447.

Jeffrey Wills

Firefighter/Fire Operations Bureau

2024 total comp

$161,159

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $69,969
Other pay: $91,191
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,159
Hourly rate: $32
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412F

Jeffrey Wills works as a Firefighter for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Jeffrey earned $161,159 in 2024.

John Johnson

Firefighter/Fire Operations Bureau

2023 total comp

$156,137

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $66,034
Other pay: $90,103
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,137
Hourly rate: $32
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2412F

John Johnson holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $156,137.

James Horne

Firefighter/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$154,306

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $47,298
Other pay: $107,008
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,306
Hourly rate: $34
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412F

James Horne works as a Firefighter for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. James earned $154,306 in 2025.

Matthew Kneesel

Firefighter/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$153,236

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $44,918
Other pay: $108,318
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,236
Hourly rate: $34
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412F

Matthew Kneesel holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $153,236.

John Brunner

Firefighter/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$152,576

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $43,634
Other pay: $108,942
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,576
Hourly rate: $34
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 522.84
Job Code: 2412F

John Brunner is a Firefighter at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $152,576.

Daniel Keller

Firefighter/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$151,843

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $41,259
Other pay: $110,584
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,843
Hourly rate: $34
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412F

Daniel Keller works as a Firefighter for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $151,843 in 2025.

Calvin Rivera

Firefighter/Fire Operations Bureau

2023 total comp

$139,506

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $50,116
Other pay: $89,389
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,506
Hourly rate: $32
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2412F

At Fire Operations Bureau, Calvin Rivera serves as a Firefighter. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $139,506.

John Chelstowski

Firefighter/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$138,756

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $32,178
Other pay: $106,578
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,756
Hourly rate: $34
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 1,471.70
Job Code: 2412F

John Chelstowski is a Firefighter at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $138,756.

Zachary Nessler

Firefighter/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$138,254

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $38,291
Other pay: $99,963
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,254
Hourly rate: $34
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412F

Zachary Nessler holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $138,254.

Marvin Coleman Ii

Firefighter/Fire Operations Bureau

2024 total comp

$137,274

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $47,731
Other pay: $89,543
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,274
Hourly rate: $32
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412F

Marvin Coleman Ii is a Firefighter at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $137,274.

Cameron Borchert

Firefighter/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$135,779

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $27,854
Other pay: $107,925
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,779
Hourly rate: $34
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412F

Cameron Borchert works as a Firefighter for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Cameron earned $135,779 in 2025.

Justin Fullington

Firefighter/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$133,199

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $26,572
Other pay: $106,628
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,199
Hourly rate: $34
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412F

Justin Fullington is a Firefighter at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $133,199.

Armando Rodriguez

Firefighter/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$132,298

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $26,436
Other pay: $105,862
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,298
Hourly rate: $34
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412F

Armando Rodriguez is a Firefighter at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $132,298.

Daren Liss

Firefighter/Fire Operations Bureau

2020 total comp

$132,260

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $43,042
Other pay: $89,218
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,260
Hourly rate: $31
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412F

Daren Liss works as a Firefighter for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Daren earned $132,260 in 2020.

Anthony Brooks

Firefighter/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$131,846

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $24,616
Other pay: $107,230
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,846
Hourly rate: $34
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412F

At Fire Operations Bureau, Anthony Brooks serves as a Firefighter. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $131,846.

Samuel Pierce

Firefighter/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$129,180

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $22,182
Other pay: $106,998
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,180
Hourly rate: $34
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 150.55
Job Code: 2412F

Samuel Pierce holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,180.

Ross Schmidt

Firefighter/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$128,893

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $22,848
Other pay: $106,045
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,893
Hourly rate: $34
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412F

Ross Schmidt works as a Firefighter for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Ross earned $128,893 in 2025.

Craig Parello

Firefighter/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$127,313

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $21,245
Other pay: $106,068
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,313
Hourly rate: $34
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412F

Craig Parello works as a Firefighter for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Craig earned $127,313 in 2025.

Daniel Disimile

Firefighter/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$126,682

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $21,404
Other pay: $105,279
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,682
Hourly rate: $34
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 1,128.46
Job Code: 2412F

Daniel Disimile works as a Firefighter for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $126,682 in 2025.

Dennis Gross

Firefighter/Fire Operations Bureau

2019 total comp

$126,496

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $42,473
Other pay: $84,023
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,496
Hourly rate: $31
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 222.12
Job Code: 2412F

Dennis Gross works as a Firefighter for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Dennis earned $126,496 in 2019.

Nicholas Roszak

Firefighter/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$124,799

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $18,184
Other pay: $106,615
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,799
Hourly rate: $34
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412F

Nicholas Roszak works as a Firefighter for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Nicholas earned $124,799 in 2025.

Donald Pichotta Jr

Firefighter/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$124,500

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $16,437
Other pay: $108,063
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,500
Hourly rate: $34
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 282.38
Job Code: 2412F

Donald Pichotta Jr is a Firefighter at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $124,500.

Thomas Wellinghoff

Firefighter/Fire Operations Bureau

2020 total comp

$124,182

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $36,626
Other pay: $87,556
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,182
Hourly rate: $31
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 1,547.88
Job Code: 2412F

Thomas Wellinghoff is a Firefighter at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2020 total compensation came to $124,182.

Joshua Roemer

Firefighter/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$123,824

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $16,862
Other pay: $106,962
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,824
Hourly rate: $34
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 572.14
Job Code: 2412F

Joshua Roemer is a Firefighter at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $123,824.

Logan Dietsche

Firefighter/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$123,434

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $18,234
Other pay: $105,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,434
Hourly rate: $34
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 1,881.17
Job Code: 2412F

Logan Dietsche is a Firefighter at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $123,434.

Jeremy Felsecker

Firefighter/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$122,314

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $17,378
Other pay: $104,937
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,314
Hourly rate: $34
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412F

Jeremy Felsecker holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,314.

Thadeus Wagner

Firefighter/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$122,112

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $15,438
Other pay: $106,674
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,112
Hourly rate: $34
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412F

Thadeus Wagner is a Firefighter at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $122,112.

David Moczynski

Firefighter/Fire Operations Bureau

2023 total comp

$119,484

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $38,584
Other pay: $80,901
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,484
Hourly rate: $32
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2412F
Sick Payout: $14,640
Termination Date: Jul 31, 2023
Vacation Payout: $7,063

David Moczynski holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $119,484.

Patrick Mcgarry

Firefighter/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$118,308

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $11,534
Other pay: $106,774
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,308
Hourly rate: $34
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 344.62
Job Code: 2412F

Patrick Mcgarry is a Firefighter at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $118,308.

Joseph Vanderhoef

Firefighter/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$118,075

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $10,583
Other pay: $107,491
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,075
Hourly rate: $34
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 29.97
Job Code: 2412F

Joseph Vanderhoef works as a Firefighter for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $118,075 in 2025.

Justin Loehner

Firefighter/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$117,487

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $11,526
Other pay: $105,961
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,487
Hourly rate: $34
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412F

Justin Loehner is a Firefighter at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $117,487.

Michael Picotte

Firefighter/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$116,723

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $12,415
Other pay: $104,308
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,723
Hourly rate: $34
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412F

Michael Picotte works as a Firefighter for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $116,723 in 2025.

Ezra Aitch

Firefighter/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$116,115

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $11,435
Other pay: $104,680
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,115
Hourly rate: $34
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412F

Ezra Aitch is a Firefighter at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $116,115.

Gregory Paterson

Firefighter/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$115,143

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $10,156
Other pay: $104,987
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,143
Hourly rate: $34
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 1,598.51
Job Code: 2412F

Gregory Paterson holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,143.

Joshua Hinsenkamp

Firefighter/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$114,760

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $9,657
Other pay: $105,102
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,760
Hourly rate: $34
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 3,475.79
Job Code: 2412F

At Fire Operations Bureau, Joshua Hinsenkamp serves as a Firefighter. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,760.