Job-title file

Pilot

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

13 employees hold this title in Fire Department. Median total compensation for the role is $235,593, above the department median of $126,036.

Employees: 13
Total payroll: $2.9M
Role median: $235,593
Agency median: $126,036
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$24,229$310,526+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 13 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 jurisdictions

Pilot beyond New York City

This role is reported in 4 jurisdictions. In New York City, the median of $235,593 ranks #1 of 4. See Pilot across all of New York City →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Minnesota

$128,283 · 5

Georgia

$57,733 · 10

Arkansas

$45,010 · 16

Median total compensation for comparable Pilot roles 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.

Same department

Other job titles in Fire Department

Administrative Community Relations Specialist 12
Administrative Fire Protection Inspector 16
Administrative Manager-Non-Mgrl 64
Administrative Staff Analyst 60
Agency Attorney 22
Assistant Chief of Department 12
Associate Fire Protection Inspector 245
Associate Inspector 21
Associate Investigator 16
Associate Project Manager 19
Associate Staff Analyst 11
Auto Mechanic 154
Automotive Service Worker 18
Battalion Chief 390
Captain 673
Carpenter 13
Case - Management Nurse 40
Certified IT Administrator 10
City Laborer 10
City Medical Specialist 30
City Research Scientist 17
Clerical Associate Most Mayoral Ag 63
Communication Electrician 48
Community Associate 18
Community Coordinator 30
Computer Associate 31
Computer Specialist 48
Computer Systems Manager 28
Deputy Assistant Chief of Department 10
Deputy Chief 86
Electrician 13
Emergency Medical Specialist Trainee 271
Emergency Medical Specialist-Emt 2,944
Emergency Medical Specialist-Paramedic 1,014
Executive Agency Counsel 16
Fire Alarm Dispatcher 177
Fire Cadet 15
Fire Marshal 140
Fire Medical Officer 29
Fire Protection Inspector 159
Firefighter 9,015
Investigator 17
Lieutenant 1,486
Marine Engineer 22
Motor Vehicle Operator 17
Plumber 15
Principal Administrative Associate - Non Supervisor 120
Procurement Analyst 11
Public Records Aide 11
Radio Repair Mechanic 35
Staff Analyst 15
Supervising Communication Electrician 9
Supervising Emergency Medical Service Specialist 847
Supervising Emergency Medical Service Specialist-Dpty Chiefs 60
Supervising Fire Alarm Dispatcher 41
Supervising Fire Marshal 39
Supervisor of Mechanics 37
Supervisor of Stock Workers 17
Wiper 19

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Scott Forget

Pilot/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$319,821

Base pay: $128,591
Overtime: $167,107
Other pay: $24,122
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $319,821
Hire date: 2005-03-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $130,584
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 1,592.5
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Scott Forget is a Pilot at Fire Department based in Manhattan. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years). 2025 total compensation came to $319,821.

Christopher Fitzsimons

Pilot/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$281,094

Base pay: $128,591
Overtime: $127,515
Other pay: $24,988
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $281,094
Hire date: 2004-05-25
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $130,584
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 1,204.25
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

At Fire Department, Christopher Fitzsimons serves as a Pilot based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $281,094.

Carl Napolitano

Pilot/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$270,081

Base pay: $128,591
Overtime: $116,501
Other pay: $24,989
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $270,081
Hire date: 2003-09-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $130,584
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 1,097
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

At Fire Department, Carl Napolitano serves as a Pilot based in Manhattan. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $270,081.

John Young

Pilot/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$263,142

Base pay: $128,591
Overtime: $110,743
Other pay: $23,808
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $263,142
Hire date: 2007-08-06
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $130,584
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 1,074.75
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

John Young is a Pilot at Fire Department based in Manhattan. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). 2025 total compensation came to $263,142.

Christopher Hanshe

Pilot/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$257,490

Base pay: $116,046
Overtime: $117,610
Other pay: $23,834
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $257,490
Hire date: 2003-12-10
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Richmond
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $118,637
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 1,208.92
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

At Fire Department, Christopher Hanshe serves as a Pilot based in Richmond. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $257,490.

John Lepper

Pilot/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$250,779

Base pay: $128,591
Overtime: $97,199
Other pay: $24,989
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $250,779
Hire date: 2003-09-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Richmond
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $130,584
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 908.5
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

John Lepper holds the role of Pilot at Fire Department based in Richmond. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $250,779.

Matthew Magee

Pilot/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$235,593

Base pay: $114,760
Overtime: $98,374
Other pay: $22,460
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $235,593
Hire date: 2008-07-01
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $117,126
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 1,023.5
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

At Fire Department, Matthew Magee serves as a Pilot based in Manhattan. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $235,593.

Rhyan Wischerth

Pilot/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$214,441

Base pay: $114,760
Overtime: $77,221
Other pay: $22,460
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $214,441
Hire date: 2007-03-25
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $117,126
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 810.25
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Rhyan Wischerth is a Pilot at Fire Department based in Manhattan. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). 2025 total compensation came to $214,441.

William Seelig

Pilot/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$205,751

Base pay: $128,591
Overtime: $52,170
Other pay: $24,989
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $205,751
Hire date: 1991-04-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Richmond

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $130,584
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 482.38
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

William Seelig works as a Pilot for Fire Department based in Richmond. Hired in 1991, they have about 34 years of service. William earned $205,751 in 2025.

Brendan Lee

Pilot/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$195,519

Base pay: $110,154
Overtime: $71,372
Other pay: $13,993
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,519
Hire date: 2019-11-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Richmond
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $113,906
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 831.63
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Brendan Lee holds the role of Pilot at Fire Department based in Richmond. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $195,519.

William Tonner

Pilot/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$193,296

Base pay: $116,046
Overtime: $54,668
Other pay: $22,582
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $193,296
Hire date: 2006-01-15
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $118,637
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 570.25
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

William Tonner works as a Pilot for Fire Department based in Manhattan. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. William earned $193,296 in 2025.

Robert Spadaro

Pilot/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$176,457

Base pay: $128,591
Overtime: $22,877
Other pay: $24,989
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,457
Hire date: 1994-07-17
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Richmond
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $130,584
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 222
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Robert Spadaro works as a Pilot for Fire Department based in Richmond. They have served since 1994 (about 31 years). Robert earned $176,457 in 2025.

Peter Devita

Pilot/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$24,229

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $24,229
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $24,229
Hire date: 2003-12-10
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $126,168
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 0

Peter Devita holds the role of Pilot at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,229.