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

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This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In New York City, the median of $262,068 ranks #1 of 2. See First Deputy Commissioner across all of New York City →

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City of Chicago

$196,740 · 13

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Joseph Pfeifer

First Deputy Commissioner/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$65,995

Base pay: $65,995
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,995
Hire date: 2023-03-22
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $273,237
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 441

Joseph Pfeifer holds the role of First Deputy Commissioner at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,995.