New York City / Fire Department / Lieutenant

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Lieutenant

Enforce laws and maintain public safety — patrol, respond to incidents, investigate crimes, and make arrests.

1,486 employees hold this title in Fire Department. Median total compensation for the role is $210,269, above the department median of $126,036.

Employees: 1,486
Total payroll: $305.1M
Role median: $210,269
Agency median: $126,036
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$227$301,859+

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How total compensation varies among the 1,486 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.

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This role across New York City

Lieutenant is held in 2 New York City departments. In Fire Department, the median of $210,269 ranks #1 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Police Department

$196,635 · 1,578

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

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Lieutenant beyond New York City

This role is reported in 14 jurisdictions. In New York City, the median of $201,580 ranks #3 of 14. See Lieutenant across all of New York City →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$401,882 · 136

Los Angeles County

$394,807 · 400

New York Public Authorities

$174,142 · 105

$165,624 · 345

$160,804 · 33

$146,990 · 21

$136,317 · 319

$136,092 · 97

Median total compensation for comparable Lieutenantroles 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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Evan Bakal

Lieutenant/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$150,920

Base pay: $108,889
Overtime: $23,515
Other pay: $18,515
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,920
Hire date: 2014-12-29
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $111,513
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 266.35
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Evan Bakal works as a Lieutenant for Fire Department based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years. Evan earned $150,920 in 2025.

Brian Wren

Lieutenant/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$150,812

Base pay: $108,889
Overtime: $22,231
Other pay: $19,692
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,812
Hire date: 2016-12-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $111,513
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 259.73
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Brian Wren holds the role of Lieutenant at Fire Department based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,812.

Joseph Beltrani

Lieutenant/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$150,488

Base pay: $83,639
Overtime: $37,028
Other pay: $29,820
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,488
Hire date: 1993-10-24
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $134,819
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 308
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 1,302.87

Joseph Beltrani is a Lieutenant at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. They have served since 1993 (about 32 years). 2025 total compensation came to $150,488.

Michael Aldorando

Lieutenant/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$150,079

Base pay: $108,599
Overtime: $23,764
Other pay: $17,716
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,079
Hire date: 2015-06-29
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $111,513
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 271.95
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Michael Aldorando is a Lieutenant at Fire Department based in Manhattan. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years). 2025 total compensation came to $150,079.

Matthew Kruczowy

Lieutenant/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$149,870

Base pay: $108,889
Overtime: $21,155
Other pay: $19,825
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,870
Hire date: 2014-01-27
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $111,513
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 240.7
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Matthew Kruczowy is a Lieutenant at Fire Department based in Queens. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $149,870.

Leonard Mikleus

Lieutenant/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$149,826

Base pay: $109,428
Overtime: $22,506
Other pay: $17,891
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,826
Hire date: 2017-06-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $111,513
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 257.32
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Leonard Mikleus works as a Lieutenant for Fire Department based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. Leonard earned $149,826 in 2025.

Michael Seltzberg

Lieutenant/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$149,685

Base pay: $108,599
Overtime: $21,656
Other pay: $19,430
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,685
Hire date: 2019-05-13
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $111,513
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 267.77
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

At Fire Department, Michael Seltzberg serves as a Lieutenant based in Manhattan. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $149,685.

Edward Velten

Lieutenant/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$149,500

Base pay: $108,889
Overtime: $21,386
Other pay: $19,225
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,500
Hire date: 2014-07-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $111,513
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 244.1
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Edward Velten is a Lieutenant at Fire Department based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years. 2025 total compensation came to $149,500.

Michael Noone

Lieutenant/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$148,989

Base pay: $95,955
Overtime: $41,316
Other pay: $11,718
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,989
Hire date: 2019-11-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $111,513
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 526.6
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Michael Noone holds the role of Lieutenant at Fire Department based in Manhattan. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $148,989.

George Lorenz

Lieutenant/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$148,456

Base pay: $108,889
Overtime: $19,989
Other pay: $19,578
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,456
Hire date: 2013-07-29
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $111,513
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 235.95
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

George Lorenz works as a Lieutenant for Fire Department based in Queens. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service. George earned $148,456 in 2025.

John Manning

Lieutenant/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$148,451

Base pay: $112,050
Overtime: $15,528
Other pay: $20,873
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,451
Hire date: 2008-07-01
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $113,000
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 167.68
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

John Manning holds the role of Lieutenant at Fire Department based in Bronx. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $148,451.

Patrick Donaghy

Lieutenant/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$148,128

Base pay: $74,406
Overtime: $57,168
Other pay: $16,554
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,128
Hire date: 2001-02-04
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $134,819
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 533
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 1,160.02

Patrick Donaghy holds the role of Lieutenant at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $148,128.

Shawn Rice

Lieutenant/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$147,990

Base pay: $108,889
Overtime: $16,844
Other pay: $22,256
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,990
Hire date: 2013-01-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $111,513
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 210.82
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

At Fire Department, Shawn Rice serves as a Lieutenant based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $147,990.

Brian Hooghuis

Lieutenant/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$147,986

Base pay: $109,428
Overtime: $18,619
Other pay: $19,938
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,986
Hire date: 2014-07-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $111,513
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 213.07
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Brian Hooghuis is a Lieutenant at Fire Department based in Bronx. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years. 2025 total compensation came to $147,986.

Timothy Hynes

Lieutenant/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$147,897

Base pay: $111,722
Overtime: $14,550
Other pay: $21,624
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,897
Hire date: 2003-09-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $113,000
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 162
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Timothy Hynes holds the role of Lieutenant at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $147,897.

Nicholas Volpe

Lieutenant/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$147,308

Base pay: $99,143
Overtime: $28,354
Other pay: $19,811
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,308
Hire date: 2005-09-25
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $114,665
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 320.5
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 1,822.88

Nicholas Volpe works as a Lieutenant for Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years. Nicholas earned $147,308 in 2025.

Gregory Andronico

Lieutenant/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$146,284

Base pay: $111,468
Overtime: $15,003
Other pay: $19,812
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,284
Hire date: 2007-08-06
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $113,000
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 163.85
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Gregory Andronico holds the role of Lieutenant at Fire Department based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $146,284.

Thomas Touhey Jr

Lieutenant/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$146,050

Base pay: $110,439
Overtime: $16,409
Other pay: $19,202
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,050
Hire date: 2014-12-29
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $111,513
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 187.28
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

At Fire Department, Thomas Touhey Jr serves as a Lieutenant based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $146,050.

Robert Paolillo

Lieutenant/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$145,644

Base pay: $108,889
Overtime: $19,358
Other pay: $17,397
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,644
Hire date: 2015-06-29
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $111,513
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 223.23
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Robert Paolillo works as a Lieutenant for Fire Department based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years). Robert earned $145,644 in 2025.

Patrick Tulley

Lieutenant/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$145,535

Base pay: $109,428
Overtime: $18,335
Other pay: $17,772
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,535
Hire date: 2016-12-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $111,513
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 212.28
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Patrick Tulley is a Lieutenant at Fire Department based in Manhattan. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). 2025 total compensation came to $145,535.

Justin Waltz

Lieutenant/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$145,291

Base pay: $109,428
Overtime: $13,309
Other pay: $22,554
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,291
Hire date: 2005-05-31
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $111,513
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 152.05
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Justin Waltz holds the role of Lieutenant at Fire Department based in Queens. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $145,291.

Matthew Gianone

Lieutenant/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$144,996

Base pay: $50,028
Overtime: $56,761
Other pay: $38,207
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,996
Hire date: 2003-05-04
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $134,819
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 529
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 782.88

Matthew Gianone is a Lieutenant at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $144,996.

Joseph Shanagan

Lieutenant/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$144,995

Base pay: $108,599
Overtime: $18,708
Other pay: $17,688
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,995
Hire date: 2016-06-27
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $111,513
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 213.55
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Joseph Shanagan is a Lieutenant at Fire Department based in Manhattan. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $144,995.

Michael Stewart

Lieutenant/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$144,945

Base pay: $109,843
Overtime: $15,711
Other pay: $19,392
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,945
Hire date: 2013-07-29
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $111,513
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 191.15
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Michael Stewart holds the role of Lieutenant at Fire Department based in Queens. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $144,945.

Michael Chiesa

Lieutenant/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$144,516

Base pay: $112,321
Overtime: $10,494
Other pay: $21,701
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,516
Hire date: 2003-05-04
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $114,665
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 116.27
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Michael Chiesa is a Lieutenant at Fire Department based in Queens. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $144,516.

Vito Deliberti

Lieutenant/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$144,353

Base pay: $108,889
Overtime: $17,533
Other pay: $17,930
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,353
Hire date: 2015-12-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $111,513
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 201.6
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Vito Deliberti holds the role of Lieutenant at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $144,353.

Sean Pabon

Lieutenant/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$144,184

Base pay: $108,599
Overtime: $16,794
Other pay: $18,791
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,184
Hire date: 2015-12-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $111,513
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 197.15
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

At Fire Department, Sean Pabon serves as a Lieutenant based in Manhattan. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $144,184.

Joseph Barone

Lieutenant/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$143,939

Base pay: $61,109
Overtime: $67,364
Other pay: $15,466
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,939
Hire date: 2002-05-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $134,819
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 612.02
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 954.32

At Fire Department, Joseph Barone serves as a Lieutenant based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,939.

John Mcguinness

Lieutenant/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$142,974

Base pay: $108,889
Overtime: $12,276
Other pay: $21,809
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,974
Hire date: 2014-07-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Richmond
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $111,513
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 143.25
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

At Fire Department, John Mcguinness serves as a Lieutenant based in Richmond. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $142,974.

Richard Grogan

Lieutenant/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$141,266

Base pay: $112,050
Overtime: $6,992
Other pay: $22,224
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,266
Hire date: 2003-12-10
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $113,000
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 78.82
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Richard Grogan holds the role of Lieutenant at Fire Department based in Bronx. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $141,266.

Joseph Mcmenamin

Lieutenant/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$140,712

Base pay: $110,439
Overtime: $9,096
Other pay: $21,177
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,712
Hire date: 2005-09-25
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $111,513
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 101.73
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Joseph Mcmenamin works as a Lieutenant for Fire Department based in Manhattan. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service. Joseph earned $140,712 in 2025.

Martin Palms

Lieutenant/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$138,362

Base pay: $109,180
Overtime: $9,754
Other pay: $19,429
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,362
Hire date: 2014-07-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $111,513
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 112.92
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Martin Palms works as a Lieutenant for Fire Department based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years. Martin earned $138,362 in 2025.

Adam Bauer

Lieutenant/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$138,303

Base pay: $96,245
Overtime: $30,266
Other pay: $11,791
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,303
Hire date: 2019-11-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $111,513
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 414.15
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Adam Bauer holds the role of Lieutenant at Fire Department based in Bronx. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $138,303.

Joseph Vuotto

Lieutenant/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$137,906

Base pay: $93,982
Overtime: $24,238
Other pay: $19,686
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,906
Hire date: 2002-07-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $134,819
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 225.33
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 1,462.87

At Fire Department, Joseph Vuotto serves as a Lieutenant based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $137,906.