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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Steven Hay

Captain/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$253,637

Base pay: $138,361
Overtime: $92,613
Other pay: $22,662
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $253,637
Hire date: 2005-05-31
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $140,930
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 838.35
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Steven Hay is a Captain at Fire Department based in Queens. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years). 2025 total compensation came to $253,637.

Christopher Lynch

Captain/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$253,391

Base pay: $135,231
Overtime: $91,872
Other pay: $26,288
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $253,391
Hire date: 2005-05-31
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $138,512
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 835.1
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Christopher Lynch is a Captain at Fire Department based in Bronx. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $253,391.

Mark Kuitwaard

Captain/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$253,347

Base pay: $134,096
Overtime: $91,360
Other pay: $27,890
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $253,347
Hire date: 2003-09-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $136,093
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 824.38
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Mark Kuitwaard works as a Captain for Fire Department based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years). Mark earned $253,347 in 2025.

Sean Cahill

Captain/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$252,889

Base pay: $137,534
Overtime: $86,484
Other pay: $28,872
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $252,889
Hire date: 2007-08-06
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $140,930
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 787.35
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Sean Cahill works as a Captain for Fire Department based in Queens. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service. Sean earned $252,889 in 2025.

Jason Dorry

Captain/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$252,727

Base pay: $140,888
Overtime: $89,128
Other pay: $22,711
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $252,727
Hire date: 2006-04-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $154,751
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 788.93
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Jason Dorry holds the role of Captain at Fire Department based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $252,727.

David Barry

Captain/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$252,726

Base pay: $121,868
Overtime: $105,413
Other pay: $25,445
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $252,726
Hire date: 1984-01-04
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $154,751
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 847.23
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 1,651.45

David Barry works as a Captain for Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 1984, about 41 years. David earned $252,726 in 2025.

Brian Lavan

Captain/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$252,466

Base pay: $148,839
Overtime: $73,039
Other pay: $30,588
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $252,466
Hire date: 2000-02-01
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $154,751
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 601.25
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Brian Lavan works as a Captain for Fire Department based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years. Brian earned $252,466 in 2025.

Michael O'Kane

Captain/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$252,349

Base pay: $134,096
Overtime: $93,779
Other pay: $24,474
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $252,349
Hire date: 2004-03-07
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $136,093
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 865.32
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Michael O'Kane works as a Captain for Fire Department based in Bronx. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service. Michael earned $252,349 in 2025.

Kevin Hennigan

Captain/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$252,254

Base pay: $134,267
Overtime: $92,675
Other pay: $25,311
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $252,254
Hire date: 2006-11-19
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: 864.17
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Kevin Hennigan holds the role of Captain at Fire Department based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $252,254.

George Farinacci

Captain/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$251,951

Base pay: $153,665
Overtime: $71,113
Other pay: $27,172
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $251,951
Hire date: 1985-07-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $154,751
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 575.25
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

At Fire Department, George Farinacci serves as a Captain based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 1985, about 40 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $251,951.

Justin Girard

Captain/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$251,813

Base pay: $137,534
Overtime: $89,663
Other pay: $24,617
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $251,813
Hire date: 2006-04-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $140,930
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 820.85
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Justin Girard works as a Captain for Fire Department based in Queens. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. Justin earned $251,813 in 2025.

Gerard Sica

Captain/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$251,699

Base pay: $153,665
Overtime: $70,533
Other pay: $27,502
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $251,699
Hire date: 2006-01-15
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $154,751
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 571.35
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Gerard Sica holds the role of Captain at Fire Department based in Queens. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $251,699.

Peter Ganci Iii

Captain/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$251,640

Base pay: $153,665
Overtime: $71,974
Other pay: $26,001
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $251,640
Hire date: 2000-10-02
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: 583.65
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Peter Ganci Iii is a Captain at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years. 2025 total compensation came to $251,640.

Michael Cuccurullo

Captain/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$251,159

Base pay: $137,534
Overtime: $88,360
Other pay: $25,265
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $251,159
Hire date: 2005-05-31
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $140,930
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 800.85
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Michael Cuccurullo is a Captain at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $251,159.

Brian Pilczak

Captain/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$250,968

Base pay: $134,096
Overtime: $94,551
Other pay: $22,321
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $250,968
Hire date: 2005-09-25
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $136,093
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 890.53
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

At Fire Department, Brian Pilczak serves as a Captain based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $250,968.

Daniel Goffredo

Captain/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$250,877

Base pay: $134,096
Overtime: $94,852
Other pay: $21,929
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $250,877
Hire date: 2007-03-25
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Richmond

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $136,093
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 877.5
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

At Fire Department, Daniel Goffredo serves as a Captain based in Richmond. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $250,877.

Keith Mitchell

Captain/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$250,873

Base pay: $135,000
Overtime: $91,206
Other pay: $24,667
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $250,873
Hire date: 2007-08-06
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $136,093
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 841.2
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Keith Mitchell works as a Captain for Fire Department based in Queens. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). Keith earned $250,873 in 2025.

Gregory Mcguinness

Captain/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$250,640

Base pay: $148,839
Overtime: $75,596
Other pay: $26,204
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $250,640
Hire date: 2002-01-27
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $154,751
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 624.72
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Gregory Mcguinness works as a Captain for Fire Department based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years). Gregory earned $250,640 in 2025.

Randy Maglasang

Captain/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$250,596

Base pay: $135,231
Overtime: $87,877
Other pay: $27,489
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $250,596
Hire date: 2003-05-04
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $138,512
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 803.27
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Randy Maglasang holds the role of Captain at Fire Department based in Bronx. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $250,596.