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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 50
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Payroll for Michael Mcnamara (Firefighter, Fire Department) may cover more than one person; together they account for $220,162 in 2025.
Battalion Chief/Fire Department
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Justin Zorbo works as a Battalion Chief for Fire Department based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years. Justin earned $220,157 in 2025.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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John Teahan is a Firefighter at Fire Department based in Richmond. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $220,129.
Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Craig Leahy works as a Lieutenant for Fire Department based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years). Craig earned $220,119 in 2025.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Bryan Doyle holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $220,110.
Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Michael Gordon is a Lieutenant at Fire Department based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. 2025 total compensation came to $220,097.
Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Steven Rizzuto holds the role of Lieutenant at Fire Department based in Queens. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $219,995.
Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Peter Maniscalco is a Lieutenant at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years. 2025 total compensation came to $219,990.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Jason Nilsen works as a Firefighter for Fire Department based in Richmond. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years). Jason earned $219,957 in 2025.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Wilfredo Olitan holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department based in Manhattan. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $219,863.
Captain/Fire Department
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John Battaglino is a Captain at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years. 2025 total compensation came to $219,857.
Supervisor of Mechanics/Fire Department
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Michael Germain is a Supervisor of Mechanics at Fire Department based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years. 2025 total compensation came to $219,844.
Lieutenant/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Steven Seymour serves as a Lieutenant based in Bronx. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $219,782.
Captain/Fire Department
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Michael Mcconnon is a Captain at Fire Department based in Queens. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $219,763.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Mark Massa is a Firefighter at Fire Department based in Queens. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). 2025 total compensation came to $219,753.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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John Gaffney holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $219,681.
Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Timothy Walton works as a Lieutenant for Fire Department based in Bronx. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years. Timothy earned $219,661 in 2025.
Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Kevin Blaine is a Lieutenant at Fire Department based in Manhattan. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $219,593.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Jason Powell works as a Firefighter for Fire Department based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years. Jason earned $219,573 in 2025.
Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Robert Clark is a Lieutenant at Fire Department based in Bronx. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years). 2025 total compensation came to $219,556.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Michael Zaczyk is a Firefighter at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years. 2025 total compensation came to $219,547.
Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Thomas Bendick holds the role of Lieutenant at Fire Department based in Manhattan. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $219,527.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Mark Rizzuto works as a Firefighter for Fire Department based in Manhattan. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service. Mark earned $219,504 in 2025.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Richard Ortado is a Firefighter at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years). 2025 total compensation came to $219,501.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jason Shoemaker serves as a Firefighter based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $219,481.
Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Peter Carroll works as a Lieutenant for Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service. Peter earned $219,478 in 2025.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, William Monjardo serves as a Firefighter based in Manhattan. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $219,464.
Captain/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Gregory Lynch serves as a Captain based in Manhattan. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $219,368.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Sclafani holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department based in Richmond. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $219,365.
Lieutenant/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kevin Pfundstein serves as a Lieutenant based in Queens. They have served since 1990 (about 35 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $219,330.
Lieutenant/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, David Lauth serves as a Lieutenant based in Bronx. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $219,302.
Fire Marshal/Fire Department
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Hutch Ryder holds the role of Fire Marshal at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $219,258.
Electrician/Fire Department
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Richard Ardezzone Jr holds the role of Electrician at Fire Department based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $219,256.
Captain/Fire Department
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Alexander Lee is a Captain at Fire Department based in Queens. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years). 2025 total compensation came to $219,247.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Myron Henry holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department based in Queens. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $219,231.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Gerald Maxwell Iii serves as a Firefighter based in Bronx. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $219,222.
Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Edwin Burwell holds the role of Lieutenant at Fire Department based in Bronx. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $219,184.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Donald Campbell works as a Firefighter for Fire Department based in Richmond. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years). Donald earned $219,182 in 2025.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Christopher Young serves as a Firefighter based in Bronx. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 38 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $219,141.
Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Michael Dudley holds the role of Lieutenant at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $219,128.