New York City / Fire Department / Captain

Job-title file

Captain

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

673 employees hold this title in Fire Department. Median total compensation for the role is $266,472, above the department median of $126,036.

Employees: 673
Total payroll: $169.3M
Role median: $266,472
Agency median: $126,036
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$93$357,948+

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How total compensation varies among the 673 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.

Compare departments

This role across New York City

Captain is held in 5 New York City departments. In Fire Department, the median of $266,472 ranks #1 of 5.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Transportation

$224,155 · 27

Department of Correction

$201,008 · 655

Police Department

$198,978 · 404

Department of Environment Protection

$118,036 · 9

Median total compensation for the Captain role in other New York Citydepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Captain beyond New York City

This role is reported in 12 jurisdictions. In New York City, the median of $219,011 ranks #3 of 12. See Captain across all of New York City →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Los Angeles County

$454,743 · 86

City and County of San Francisco

$396,180 · 46

$185,676 · 39

$164,414 · 528

$161,242 · 7

$153,046 · 121

$148,181 · 37

Johnson County, Kansas

$131,408 · 40

Median total compensation for comparable Captainroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Paul Kanapes

Captain/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$196,613

Base pay: $153,665
Overtime: $15,776
Other pay: $27,172
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,613
Hire date: 1991-04-30
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $154,751
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 130
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Paul Kanapes works as a Captain for Fire Department based in Queens. They have served since 1991 (about 34 years). Paul earned $196,613 in 2025.

Stephen Inserra

Captain/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$196,380

Base pay: $134,414
Overtime: $39,191
Other pay: $22,776
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,380
Hire date: 2008-07-01
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $136,093
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 363.13
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Stephen Inserra is a Captain at Fire Department based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years. 2025 total compensation came to $196,380.

Gregory Broms

Captain/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$194,173

Base pay: $134,267
Overtime: $34,399
Other pay: $25,507
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $194,173
Hire date: 2005-09-25
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $136,093
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 316.33
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Gregory Broms is a Captain at Fire Department based in Bronx. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years). 2025 total compensation came to $194,173.

Kevin Deery

Captain/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$192,992

Base pay: $153,665
Overtime: $8,812
Other pay: $30,515
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $192,992
Hire date: 1993-10-24
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $154,751
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 72.27
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Kevin Deery holds the role of Captain at Fire Department based in Bronx. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 32 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $192,992.

Gregory Beach

Captain/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$192,325

Base pay: $134,096
Overtime: $36,252
Other pay: $21,977
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $192,325
Hire date: 2008-07-01
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $136,093
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 330.65
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Gregory Beach works as a Captain for Fire Department based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years. Gregory earned $192,325 in 2025.

Gregory Briglio

Captain/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$191,927

Base pay: $133,925
Overtime: $36,260
Other pay: $21,742
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,927
Hire date: 2006-04-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $136,093
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 341.18
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

At Fire Department, Gregory Briglio serves as a Captain based in Manhattan. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $191,927.

Frank Scaduto

Captain/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$191,432

Base pay: $96,005
Overtime: $77,224
Other pay: $18,203
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,432
Hire date: 2005-03-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $154,751
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 632.17
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 1,302.87

At Fire Department, Frank Scaduto serves as a Captain based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $191,432.

John Kirrane

Captain/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$190,268

Base pay: $134,414
Overtime: $29,924
Other pay: $25,931
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,268
Hire date: 2001-10-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $136,093
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 268.77
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

John Kirrane is a Captain at Fire Department based in Bronx. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years. 2025 total compensation came to $190,268.

Matthew Sweeney

Captain/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$190,107

Base pay: $135,231
Overtime: $30,620
Other pay: $24,256
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,107
Hire date: 2008-01-21
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $138,512
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 285.05
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

At Fire Department, Matthew Sweeney serves as a Captain based in Queens. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $190,107.

Anthony Canariato

Captain/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$189,386

Base pay: $135,967
Overtime: $24,372
Other pay: $29,048
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,386
Hire date: 2001-10-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $138,512
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 220.77
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Anthony Canariato is a Captain at Fire Department based in Manhattan. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years). 2025 total compensation came to $189,386.

Frederick Saporito

Captain/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$188,043

Base pay: $107,876
Overtime: $42,689
Other pay: $37,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,043
Hire date: 1984-07-16
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $154,751
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 315.13
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 1,462.87

Frederick Saporito holds the role of Captain at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Hired in 1984, they have about 41 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $188,043.

Jeffrey Smithwick

Captain/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$185,035

Base pay: $153,665
Overtime: $4,167
Other pay: $27,203
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,035
Hire date: 1987-02-17
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $154,751
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 32.87
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Jeffrey Smithwick holds the role of Captain at Fire Department based in Bronx. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 38 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $185,035.

Ronald Metz

Captain/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$184,935

Base pay: $100,400
Overtime: $63,385
Other pay: $21,150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $184,935
Hire date: 2003-09-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $154,751
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 552.22
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 1,462.87

At Fire Department, Ronald Metz serves as a Captain based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $184,935.

Daniel Baruffaldi

Captain/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$181,013

Base pay: $135,967
Overtime: $19,754
Other pay: $25,292
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,013
Hire date: 2005-03-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $138,512
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 181.22
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Daniel Baruffaldi works as a Captain for Fire Department based in Bronx. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service. Daniel earned $181,013 in 2025.

Liam Guilfoyle

Captain/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$180,837

Base pay: $153,665
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $27,172
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,837
Hire date: 1996-02-04
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $154,751
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Liam Guilfoyle holds the role of Captain at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Hired in 1996, they have about 29 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $180,837.

Gary Weinhofer

Captain/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$180,721

Base pay: $100,668
Overtime: $58,842
Other pay: $21,210
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,721
Hire date: 1995-10-15
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $154,751
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 475.25
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 1,365.72

At Fire Department, Gary Weinhofer serves as a Captain based in Brooklyn. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $180,721.

Jason Rigoli

Captain/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$180,063

Base pay: $153,665
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $26,398
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,063
Hire date: 2000-02-01
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $154,751
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Jason Rigoli is a Captain at Fire Department based in Bronx. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years. 2025 total compensation came to $180,063.

Christopher Terho

Captain/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$179,128

Base pay: $138,361
Overtime: $17,514
Other pay: $23,253
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,128
Hire date: 2008-07-01
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $140,930
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 159.25
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Christopher Terho is a Captain at Fire Department based in Bronx. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $179,128.