New York City / Fire Department
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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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.
Record list
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Captain/Fire Department
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Jason Rigoli is a Captain at Fire Department based in Bronx. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years. 2025 total compensation came to $180,063.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Christofer Kofod works as a Firefighter for Fire Department based in Queens. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service. Christofer earned $180,062 in 2025.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Brian Diaz is a Firefighter at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $180,045.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Kevin Gilmartin holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department based in Queens. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $180,040.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Leonard Hish holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department based in Manhattan. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $180,032.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Thomas Smith works as a Firefighter for Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service. Thomas earned $180,020 in 2025.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Louis Tranese is a Firefighter at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). 2025 total compensation came to $180,014.
Battalion Chief/Fire Department
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Christopher Kirwan works as a Battalion Chief for Fire Department based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years. Christopher earned $180,003 in 2025.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Robert Fonseca works as a Firefighter for Fire Department based in Queens. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). Robert earned $179,987 in 2025.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Christopher Pillarella holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department based in Richmond. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $179,984.
Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Bryan Elfant holds the role of Lieutenant at Fire Department based in Manhattan. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $179,970.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Matthew Zimpfer serves as a Firefighter based in Bronx. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $179,933.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Richard Davila works as a Firefighter for Fire Department based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years. Richard earned $179,928 in 2025.
Supervisor of Mechanics/Fire Department
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Elias Matos works as a Supervisor of Mechanics for Fire Department based in Queens. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service. Elias earned $179,920 in 2025.
Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Paul Egan works as a Lieutenant for Fire Department based in Queens. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service. Paul earned $179,912 in 2025.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Anthony Sanchez is a Firefighter at Fire Department based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. 2025 total compensation came to $179,910.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Nigel Edinborough serves as a Firefighter based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $179,909.
Battalion Chief/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Adam Karabuber serves as a Battalion Chief based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $179,900.
Supervisor Carpenter/Fire Department
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Darren Robinson works as a Supervisor Carpenter for Fire Department based in Queens. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service. Darren earned $179,889 in 2025.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Keith Olsen is a Firefighter at Fire Department based in Richmond. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $179,867.
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Vincent Geary is a Firefighter at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $179,848.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Joseph Massucci is a Firefighter at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years). 2025 total compensation came to $179,843.
Lieutenant/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Peter Yaverbaum serves as a Lieutenant based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $179,834.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Justin Byrne serves as a Firefighter based in Manhattan. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $179,805.
Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Perry Scholl is a Lieutenant at Fire Department based in Bronx. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. 2025 total compensation came to $179,802.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Brian Finley is a Firefighter at Fire Department based in Queens. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $179,800.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Kenneth Camacho is a Firefighter at Fire Department based in Manhattan. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). 2025 total compensation came to $179,755.
Administrative Manager-Non-Mgrl/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Carlos Ramos serves as a Administrative Manager-Non-Mgrl based in Brooklyn. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $179,744.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Dominic Ventolora holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department based in Richmond. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $179,735.
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Timothy Werner works as a Firefighter for Fire Department based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. Timothy earned $179,722 in 2025.
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This Firefighter record at Fire Department for Joseph O'Brien may represent several individuals, totaling $179,703 in 2025.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Peter Kanasky is a Firefighter at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years). 2025 total compensation came to $179,696.
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Peter Vasquenz holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $179,689.
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Steven Rios works as a Firefighter for Fire Department based in Queens. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). Steven earned $179,685 in 2025.
Lieutenant/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brandon Giangaspro serves as a Lieutenant based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $179,645.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Christopher Romeo is a Firefighter at Fire Department based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. 2025 total compensation came to $179,637.
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Milton Guillen is a Firefighter at Fire Department based in Queens. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $179,624.
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At Fire Department, Ronald Fraioli serves as a Firefighter based in Bronx. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $179,607.
Auto Mechanic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Timothy Ginter serves as a Auto Mechanic based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $179,601.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Raymond Germaine works as a Firefighter for Fire Department based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years). Raymond earned $179,595 in 2025.