Agency file

Fire Department

Source file: New York City — Citywide Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency response, including prevention, inspection, rescue, and medical aid.

In 2025, this agency had 19,333 employees with median total compensation of $126,036; the highest distinct record was $390,848.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $2.5B
Employees: 19,333
Median total: $126,036
Highest record: $390,848

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

-$61,612$278,790+

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

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 19,333 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($126,036) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $82,739 (65%)
Overtime — $29,381 (23%)
Other — $15,458 (12%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$33,724

$71,892

$126,036

$178,664

$221,124

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $221,124 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $33,724. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Firefighter

9,187 · $154,852

Emergency Medical Specialist-Emt

2,953 · $60,976

Lieutenant

1,495 · $209,716

Emergency Medical Specialist-Paramedic

1,017 · $96,429

Supervising Emergency Medical Service Specialist

848 · $114,843

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Compare

Similar departments

Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.

Fire Engine 23 City of Buffalo81% match
Cf00 City of Springfield, MA79% match
Pfd Fire City of Philadelphia76% match
Fire Rescue Miami-Dade County76% match
Fire City of Los Angeles73% match
Fire Department City of Baton Rouge / East Baton Rouge Parish55% match

Record list

Employees

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Kin Lau

Computer Specialist/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$151,415

Base pay: $110,562
Overtime: $34,528
Other pay: $6,325
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,415
Hire date: 2007-01-22
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $114,087
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 402.75
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 1,820

Kin Lau holds the role of Computer Specialist at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $151,415.

Michael Ariza

Firefighter/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$151,399

Base pay: $108,510
Overtime: $25,212
Other pay: $17,676
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,399
Hire date: 2019-05-13
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Richmond
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $109,352
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 290.9
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Michael Ariza is a Firefighter at Fire Department based in Richmond. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). 2025 total compensation came to $151,399.

Emir Yigit

Firefighter/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$151,352

Base pay: $108,510
Overtime: $23,508
Other pay: $19,333
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,352
Hire date: 2017-06-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Richmond
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $109,352
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 277.98
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Emir Yigit works as a Firefighter for Fire Department based in Richmond. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. Emir earned $151,352 in 2025.

Hans Wiesner

Firefighter/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$151,338

Base pay: $95,867
Overtime: $42,587
Other pay: $12,884
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,338
Hire date: 2019-11-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: U

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $109,352
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 573.42
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Hans Wiesner works as a Firefighter for Fire Department based in Manhattan. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. Hans earned $151,338 in 2025.

Andrew Ansbro

Marine Engineer/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$151,336

Base pay: $114,191
Overtime: $12,768
Other pay: $24,376
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,336
Hire date: 1996-07-18
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $115,961
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 135
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

At Fire Department, Andrew Ansbro serves as a Marine Engineer based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $151,336.

Ricky Huang

Supervising Emergency Medical Service Specialist/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$151,332

Base pay: $79,146
Overtime: $54,849
Other pay: $17,337
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,332
Hire date: 2017-10-16
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $75,971
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 918.5
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,314.5

Ricky Huang is a Supervising Emergency Medical Service Specialist at Fire Department based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. 2025 total compensation came to $151,332.

Scott Davis

Firefighter/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$151,303

Base pay: $108,510
Overtime: $19,222
Other pay: $23,570
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,303
Hire date: 2006-06-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $109,352
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 217.97
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

At Fire Department, Scott Davis serves as a Firefighter based in Queens. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $151,303.

Joseph Gregory

Agency Attorney/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$151,287

Base pay: $136,673
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $14,614
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,287
Hire date: 2012-06-25
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $140,133
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 1,820

Joseph Gregory works as a Agency Attorney for Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years. Joseph earned $151,287 in 2025.

Brian Mcgill

Firefighter/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$151,274

Base pay: $108,510
Overtime: $20,307
Other pay: $22,457
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,274
Hire date: 2007-03-25
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $109,352
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 229.02
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Brian Mcgill is a Firefighter at Fire Department based in Bronx. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). 2025 total compensation came to $151,274.

Joseph Galante

Firefighter/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$151,250

Base pay: $108,510
Overtime: $25,533
Other pay: $17,207
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,250
Hire date: 2015-12-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $109,352
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 291
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Joseph Galante works as a Firefighter for Fire Department based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years). Joseph earned $151,250 in 2025.

Michael Carney

Firefighter/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$151,239

Base pay: $108,510
Overtime: $18,467
Other pay: $24,261
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,239
Hire date: 2014-07-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $109,352
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 209.68
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Michael Carney works as a Firefighter for Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service. Michael earned $151,239 in 2025.

Paul Gurrieri

Firefighter/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$151,237

Base pay: $108,510
Overtime: $25,434
Other pay: $17,293
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,237
Hire date: 2015-12-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $109,352
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 301.9
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Paul Gurrieri works as a Firefighter for Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years. Paul earned $151,237 in 2025.

Michael Garetano

Firefighter/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$151,230

Base pay: $95,867
Overtime: $43,844
Other pay: $11,519
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,230
Hire date: 2019-11-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $109,352
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 564.87
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

At Fire Department, Michael Garetano serves as a Firefighter based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $151,230.

Brandon Delassalle

Firefighter/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$151,225

Base pay: $108,510
Overtime: $25,253
Other pay: $17,462
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,225
Hire date: 2017-12-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $109,352
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 293.6
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Brandon Delassalle holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $151,225.

Dorian Baldari

Firefighter/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$151,218

Base pay: $108,510
Overtime: $22,946
Other pay: $19,761
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,218
Hire date: 2015-01-27
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $109,352
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 258.13
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

At Fire Department, Dorian Baldari serves as a Firefighter based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $151,218.

Yu Yoon

Firefighter/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$151,207

Base pay: $108,510
Overtime: $17,265
Other pay: $25,431
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,207
Hire date: 2013-01-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $109,352
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 195.65
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Yu Yoon works as a Firefighter for Fire Department based in Manhattan. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service. Yu earned $151,207 in 2025.

Michael Tesseyman

Firefighter/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$151,195

Base pay: $108,510
Overtime: $19,075
Other pay: $23,610
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,195
Hire date: 2003-02-17
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $109,352
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 212.12
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Michael Tesseyman works as a Firefighter for Fire Department based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years. Michael earned $151,195 in 2025.

Anthony Giunti

Firefighter/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$151,174

Base pay: $108,510
Overtime: $25,457
Other pay: $17,207
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,174
Hire date: 2018-12-07
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $109,352
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 293
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

At Fire Department, Anthony Giunti serves as a Firefighter based in Manhattan. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $151,174.

John Esposito

Auto Mechanic/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$151,166

Base pay: $102,367
Overtime: $38,624
Other pay: $10,175
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,166
Hire date: 2020-06-01
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Queens
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $403
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 511.75
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

John Esposito holds the role of Auto Mechanic at Fire Department based in Queens. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $151,166.

Yahya Khatari

Firefighter/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$151,157

Base pay: $108,510
Overtime: $25,440
Other pay: $17,207
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,157
Hire date: 2015-12-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $109,352
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 296.83
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Yahya Khatari holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $151,157.

Michael Remo

Firefighter/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$151,148

Base pay: $108,510
Overtime: $24,216
Other pay: $18,422
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,148
Hire date: 2016-12-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $109,352
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 279.38
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Michael Remo is a Firefighter at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $151,148.