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City of Philadelphia / Pfd Fire / Firefighter

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Firefighter

Respond to fires and emergencies, perform rescue and medical aid, and carry out prevention and inspection.

2,016 employees hold this title in Pfd Fire. Median total compensation for the role is $31,990, below the department median of $33,557.

Employees
2,016
Total payroll
$68.1M
Role median
$31,990
Agency median
$33,557
Comparison
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What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$85,483+

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How total compensation varies among the 2,016 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 City of Philadelphia

Firefighter is held in 2 City of Philadelphia departments. In Pfd Fire, the median of $31,990 ranks #1 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Finance Finance
$27,953 · 32

Median total compensation for the Firefighter role in other City of Philadelphiadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Firefighter beyond City of Philadelphia

This role is reported in 20 jurisdictions. In City of Philadelphia, the median of $31,967 ranks #17 of 20. See Firefighter across all of City of Philadelphia

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of Los Angeles
$219,830 · 2,021
New York City
$155,283 · 9,015
City of Las Vegas
$150,285 · 475
City of Chicago
$123,978 · 68
Miami-Dade County
$115,473 · 1,493
City of Milwaukee
$91,155 · 190

Median total compensation for comparable Firefighterroles 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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Walter Kerbis

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2022 total comp
$22,377
Base pay
$15,741
Overtime
$2,075
Other pay
$4,561
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$22,377
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$80,240
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
4962
Total Pay
$22,377

Walter Kerbis holds the role of Firefighter at Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. In 2022, their total compensation was $22,377.

Ean Cruz

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2026 total comp
$22,215
Base pay
$15,978
Overtime
$699
Other pay
$5,538
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$22,215
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$69,492
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
51971
Total Pay
$22,215

Ean Cruz holds the role of Firefighter at Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $22,215.

Charles Parks

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2022 total comp
$22,207
Base pay
$16,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,515
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$22,207
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$80,240
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
7321
Total Pay
$22,207

At Pfd Fire, Charles Parks serves as a Firefighter. They work salaried. Their 2022 pay totaled $22,207.

Alphonso White

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2026 total comp
$22,115
Base pay
$15,978
Overtime
$599
Other pay
$5,538
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$22,115
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$69,492
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
52184
Total Pay
$22,115

Alphonso White holds the role of Firefighter at Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $22,115.

Charles Winrow

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2021 total comp
$22,056
Base pay
$12,701
Overtime
$2,020
Other pay
$7,335
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$22,056
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$78,092
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
4874
Total Pay
$22,056

At Pfd Fire, Charles Winrow serves as a Firefighter. They work salaried. Their 2021 pay totaled $22,056.

David Mager

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2022 total comp
$21,948
Base pay
$18,303
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,645
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$21,948
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$80,240
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
15753
Total Pay
$21,948

David Mager is a Firefighter at Pfd Fire. They work salaried. 2022 total compensation came to $21,948.

Steven Walls

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2021 total comp
$21,889
Base pay
$13,681
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,208
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$21,889
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$80,240
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
15900
Total Pay
$21,889

Steven Walls holds the role of Firefighter at Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. In 2021, their total compensation was $21,889.

Kyle Reighard

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2026 total comp
$21,799
Base pay
$13,835
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,964
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$21,799
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$90,253
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
6615
Total Pay
$21,799

At Pfd Fire, Kyle Reighard serves as a Firefighter. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $21,799.

David Ocasio

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2026 total comp
$21,792
Base pay
$14,457
Overtime
$1,797
Other pay
$5,538
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$21,792
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$69,492
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
51650
Total Pay
$21,792

David Ocasio holds the role of Firefighter at Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $21,792.

Javier Conde

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2026 total comp
$21,516
Base pay
$15,978
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,538
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$21,516
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$69,492
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
52168
Total Pay
$21,516

Javier Conde works as a Firefighter for Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. Javier earned $21,516 in 2026.

Melvin Gonzalez

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2026 total comp
$21,516
Base pay
$15,978
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,538
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$21,516
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$69,492
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
51748
Total Pay
$21,516

Melvin Gonzalez works as a Firefighter for Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. Melvin earned $21,516 in 2026.

Ryan Henes

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2026 total comp
$21,516
Base pay
$15,978
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,538
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$21,516
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$69,492
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
51747
Total Pay
$21,516

Ryan Henes works as a Firefighter for Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. Ryan earned $21,516 in 2026.

Nicholas Catalano

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2026 total comp
$21,516
Base pay
$15,978
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,538
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$21,516
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$69,492
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
52034
Total Pay
$21,516

Nicholas Catalano holds the role of Firefighter at Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $21,516.

Patrick Lewis

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2024 total comp
$21,416
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$21,416
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$21,416
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$85,955
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
18277
Total Pay
$21,416

Patrick Lewis works as a Firefighter for Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. Patrick earned $21,416 in 2024.