City of Milwaukee / Fire Operations Bureau / Firefighter Z

Job-title file

Firefighter Z

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

332 employees hold this title in Fire Operations Bureau. Median total compensation for the role is $74,307, below the department median of $112,100.

Employees: 332
Role median: $74,307
Agency median: $112,100
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$5$131,565+

How total compensation varies among the 332 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 5

Darius Jones

Firefighter Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2021 total comp

$76,430

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $19,814
Other pay: $56,616
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,430
Hourly rate: $21
Employment type: Full-Time

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

Darius Jones is a Firefighter Z at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2021 total compensation came to $76,430.

William Curtis Jr

Firefighter Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$76,053

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $5,830
Other pay: $70,224
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,053
Hourly rate: $25
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 44.04
Job Code: 2412ZF

William Curtis Jr is a Firefighter Z at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $76,053.

Dominic Paszkiewicz

Firefighter Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$75,816

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $3,346
Other pay: $72,469
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,816
Hourly rate: $25
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 548.57
Job Code: 2412ZF

At Fire Operations Bureau, Dominic Paszkiewicz serves as a Firefighter Z. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,816.

Michael Walters

Firefighter Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$75,624

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $2,120
Other pay: $73,503
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,624
Hourly rate: $25
Employment type: Full-Time

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

At Fire Operations Bureau, Michael Walters serves as a Firefighter Z. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,624.

Cody Wilson

Firefighter Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2022 total comp

$75,154

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $13,835
Other pay: $61,319
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,154
Hourly rate: $23
Employment type: Full-Time

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

Cody Wilson is a Firefighter Z at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2022 total compensation came to $75,154.

Rene Melgar Torres

Firefighter Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$74,375

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $15,339
Other pay: $59,037
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,375
Hourly rate: $21
Employment type: Full-Time

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

Rene Melgar Torres is a Firefighter Z at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $74,375.

Alexander Behling

Firefighter Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2023 total comp

$74,238

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $4,642
Other pay: $69,596
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,238
Hourly rate: $26
Employment type: Full-Time

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

Alexander Behling holds the role of Firefighter Z at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $74,238.

Pablo Llanos-Aldape

Firefighter Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$74,183

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $6,766
Other pay: $67,418
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,183
Hourly rate: $23
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 320.23
Job Code: 2412ZF

Pablo Llanos-Aldape is a Firefighter Z at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $74,183.

Brandon Hart

Firefighter Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2020 total comp

$73,981

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $8,099
Other pay: $65,882
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,981
Hourly rate: $23
Employment type: Full-Time

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

Brandon Hart holds the role of Firefighter Z at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2020, their total compensation was $73,981.

Kenneth Oelke

Firefighter Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$73,787

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $6,421
Other pay: $67,365
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,787
Hourly rate: $23
Employment type: Full-Time

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

Kenneth Oelke holds the role of Firefighter Z at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,787.

Kace Kreitmeir

Firefighter Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$73,478

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $11,632
Other pay: $61,846
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,478
Hourly rate: $23
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

At Fire Operations Bureau, Kace Kreitmeir serves as a Firefighter Z. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,478.

Glenn Bruce-Konuah

Firefighter Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$73,197

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $1,335
Other pay: $71,862
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,197
Hourly rate: $30
Employment type: Full-Time

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

Glenn Bruce-Konuah holds the role of Firefighter Z at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,197.

Gabriella Burgos

Firefighter Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$72,813

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $6,146
Other pay: $66,667
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,813
Hourly rate: $23
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 80.00
Job Code: 2412ZF

Gabriella Burgos holds the role of Firefighter Z at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,813.

Anthony Stelter

Firefighter Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$72,803

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $13,406
Other pay: $59,397
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,803
Hourly rate: $21
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

Anthony Stelter holds the role of Firefighter Z at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,803.

Elijah Vance

Firefighter Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$71,862

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $9,998
Other pay: $61,865
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,862
Hourly rate: $23
Employment type: Full-Time

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

Elijah Vance holds the role of Firefighter Z at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,862.

Brandon Mathe

Firefighter Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2020 total comp

$71,842

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $7,725
Other pay: $64,117
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,842
Hourly rate: $23
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

At Fire Operations Bureau, Brandon Mathe serves as a Firefighter Z. They work full-time. Their 2020 pay totaled $71,842.

Shirley De Jesus-Ortiz

Firefighter Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2023 total comp

$71,632

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $8,029
Other pay: $63,603
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,632
Hourly rate: $23
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

Shirley De Jesus-Ortiz holds the role of Firefighter Z at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $71,632.

Joseph Festa

Firefighter Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$71,386

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $4,135
Other pay: $67,251
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,386
Hourly rate: $23
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

Joseph Festa is a Firefighter Z at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $71,386.

John Akers

Firefighter Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$71,352

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $3,372
Other pay: $67,979
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,352
Hourly rate: $23
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

John Akers holds the role of Firefighter Z at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,352.

Jason Kraemer

Firefighter Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2020 total comp

$71,049

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $1,197
Other pay: $69,852
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,049
Hourly rate: $25
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

Jason Kraemer works as a Firefighter Z for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Jason earned $71,049 in 2020.

Nicholas Adams

Firefighter Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2020 total comp

$71,026

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $1,050
Other pay: $69,975
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,026
Hourly rate: $25
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

Nicholas Adams is a Firefighter Z at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2020 total compensation came to $71,026.

Joshua Piper

Firefighter Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$70,838

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $9,028
Other pay: $61,809
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,838
Hourly rate: $23
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

Joshua Piper works as a Firefighter Z for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $70,838 in 2025.

Peter Hassel Jr

Firefighter Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$70,320

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $3,987
Other pay: $66,333
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,320
Hourly rate: $23
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

Peter Hassel Jr holds the role of Firefighter Z at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,320.

Tahj Lea

Firefighter Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2020 total comp

$70,266

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $11,559
Other pay: $58,707
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,266
Hourly rate: $21
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

At Fire Operations Bureau, Tahj Lea serves as a Firefighter Z. They work full-time. Their 2020 pay totaled $70,266.

Percy Moore

Firefighter Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$70,243

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $7,986
Other pay: $62,257
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,243
Hourly rate: $23
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

Percy Moore is a Firefighter Z at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $70,243.

John Mailloux

Firefighter Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$70,160

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $7,400
Other pay: $62,760
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,160
Hourly rate: $23
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

John Mailloux holds the role of Firefighter Z at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,160.

Hernan Galarza

Firefighter Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2021 total comp

$70,123

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $12,993
Other pay: $57,130
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,123
Hourly rate: $21
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

Hernan Galarza works as a Firefighter Z for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Hernan earned $70,123 in 2021.

Alan Kalinoski

Firefighter Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$70,074

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $2,887
Other pay: $67,186
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,074
Hourly rate: $23
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

At Fire Operations Bureau, Alan Kalinoski serves as a Firefighter Z. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,074.

Mitchell Paszkowski

Firefighter Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$69,462

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $2,525
Other pay: $66,937
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,462
Hourly rate: $23
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

Mitchell Paszkowski holds the role of Firefighter Z at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,462.

Dylan Ocampo Gomez

Firefighter Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$68,673

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $7,028
Other pay: $61,645
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,673
Hourly rate: $23
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

At Fire Operations Bureau, Dylan Ocampo Gomez serves as a Firefighter Z. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,673.

Nathan Tiegs

Firefighter Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2023 total comp

$68,634

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $5,880
Other pay: $62,754
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,634
Hourly rate: $23
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

Nathan Tiegs works as a Firefighter Z for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Nathan earned $68,634 in 2023.

Tyler Francois

Firefighter Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$68,473

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $6,595
Other pay: $61,878
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,473
Hourly rate: $23
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

At Fire Operations Bureau, Tyler Francois serves as a Firefighter Z. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,473.

Tori Lea

Firefighter Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$68,247

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $1,755
Other pay: $66,491
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,247
Hourly rate: $23
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

Tori Lea works as a Firefighter Z for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Tori earned $68,247 in 2025.

Matthew Czajka

Firefighter Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$67,996

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $6,194
Other pay: $61,802
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,996
Hourly rate: $23
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

Matthew Czajka holds the role of Firefighter Z at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,996.

James Zarate

Firefighter Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$67,957

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $9,784
Other pay: $58,174
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,957
Hourly rate: $21
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

James Zarate works as a Firefighter Z for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. James earned $67,957 in 2025.

Emmanuel Ruiz

Firefighter Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$67,365

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $2,080
Other pay: $65,286
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,365
Hourly rate: $23
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

At Fire Operations Bureau, Emmanuel Ruiz serves as a Firefighter Z. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,365.

Otis Frazier

Firefighter Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2021 total comp

$67,159

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $5,974
Other pay: $61,185
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,159
Hourly rate: $23
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

At Fire Operations Bureau, Otis Frazier serves as a Firefighter Z. They work full-time. Their 2021 pay totaled $67,159.

Nicholas Harvey

Firefighter Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$66,716

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $4,604
Other pay: $62,111
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,716
Hourly rate: $23
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

Nicholas Harvey holds the role of Firefighter Z at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,716.

Jarred Johnson

Firefighter Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$66,123

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $3,901
Other pay: $62,222
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,123
Hourly rate: $23
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

Jarred Johnson works as a Firefighter Z for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Jarred earned $66,123 in 2025.

Aaron Henry

Firefighter Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$66,088

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $6,255
Other pay: $59,833
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,088
Hourly rate: $21
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

Aaron Henry holds the role of Firefighter Z at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,088.