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City of Philadelphia / Pfd Fire / Firefighter

Job-title file

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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Charles Bechtel

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2026 total comp
$31,386
Base pay
$20,752
Overtime
$1,556
Other pay
$9,078
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,386
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$90,253
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
9935
Total Pay
$31,386

Charles Bechtel is a Firefighter at Pfd Fire. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $31,386.

Eric Howe

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2026 total comp
$31,386
Base pay
$20,752
Overtime
$1,556
Other pay
$9,078
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,386
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$90,253
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
10377
Total Pay
$31,386

Eric Howe works as a Firefighter for Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. Eric earned $31,386 in 2026.

Andrew Sayers

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2026 total comp
$31,386
Base pay
$20,752
Overtime
$1,556
Other pay
$9,078
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,386
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$90,253
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
21729
Total Pay
$31,386

At Pfd Fire, Andrew Sayers serves as a Firefighter. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $31,386.

Russell Ferry

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2026 total comp
$31,386
Base pay
$20,752
Overtime
$1,556
Other pay
$9,078
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,386
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$90,253
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
8643
Total Pay
$31,386

Russell Ferry holds the role of Firefighter at Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $31,386.

Mark Keddie

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2026 total comp
$31,375
Base pay
$20,752
Overtime
$1,102
Other pay
$9,521
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,375
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$90,253
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
11502
Total Pay
$31,375

Mark Keddie holds the role of Firefighter at Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $31,375.

Patrick Mcavoy

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2026 total comp
$31,365
Base pay
$18,054
Overtime
$6,913
Other pay
$6,398
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,365
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$81,227
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
43025
Total Pay
$31,365

At Pfd Fire, Patrick Mcavoy serves as a Firefighter. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $31,365.

Stephen Chiardio

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2026 total comp
$31,358
Base pay
$18,676
Overtime
$4,902
Other pay
$7,780
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,358
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$81,227
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
41031
Total Pay
$31,358

Stephen Chiardio holds the role of Firefighter at Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $31,358.

Francis Niesborella

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2026 total comp
$31,358
Base pay
$18,676
Overtime
$4,902
Other pay
$7,780
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,358
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$81,227
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
41526
Total Pay
$31,358

Francis Niesborella works as a Firefighter for Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. Francis earned $31,358 in 2026.

Domonique Paige

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2026 total comp
$31,308
Base pay
$20,752
Overtime
$1,880
Other pay
$8,676
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,308
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$90,253
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
32324
Total Pay
$31,308

Domonique Paige holds the role of Firefighter at Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $31,308.

Randall Smith, Jr.

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2026 total comp
$31,290
Base pay
$20,752
Overtime
$1,863
Other pay
$8,675
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,290
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$90,253
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
11335
Total Pay
$31,290

Randall Smith, Jr. holds the role of Firefighter at Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $31,290.

Edward Mulholland

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2026 total comp
$31,269
Base pay
$20,258
Overtime
$1,815
Other pay
$9,196
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,269
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$90,253
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
34475
Total Pay
$31,269

Edward Mulholland works as a Firefighter for Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. Edward earned $31,269 in 2026.

Frederica Burrage

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2026 total comp
$31,260
Base pay
$20,752
Overtime
$1,297
Other pay
$9,211
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,260
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$90,253
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
7141
Total Pay
$31,260

At Pfd Fire, Frederica Burrage serves as a Firefighter. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $31,260.

Matson Carter

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2026 total comp
$31,253
Base pay
$20,752
Overtime
$1,653
Other pay
$8,848
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,253
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$90,253
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
2358
Total Pay
$31,253

Matson Carter works as a Firefighter for Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. Matson earned $31,253 in 2026.

Candida Garfield-Graham

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2026 total comp
$31,229
Base pay
$20,752
Overtime
$1,102
Other pay
$9,375
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,229
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$90,253
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
14589
Total Pay
$31,229

Candida Garfield-Graham works as a Firefighter for Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. Candida earned $31,229 in 2026.

Harry Simon

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2026 total comp
$31,214
Base pay
$20,912
Overtime
$1,102
Other pay
$9,200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,214
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$90,253
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
13424
Total Pay
$31,214

Harry Simon is a Firefighter at Pfd Fire. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $31,214.

Maria Gill

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2026 total comp
$31,212
Base pay
$20,752
Overtime
$1,589
Other pay
$8,872
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,212
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$90,253
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
3074
Total Pay
$31,212

Maria Gill works as a Firefighter for Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. Maria earned $31,212 in 2026.

Kurtis West

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2026 total comp
$31,201
Base pay
$20,752
Overtime
$6,743
Other pay
$3,706
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,201
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$90,253
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
21190
Total Pay
$31,201

At Pfd Fire, Kurtis West serves as a Firefighter. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $31,201.

Eliot Lewis

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2026 total comp
$31,198
Base pay
$20,752
Overtime
$2,853
Other pay
$7,593
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,198
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$90,253
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
1484
Total Pay
$31,198

Eliot Lewis works as a Firefighter for Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. Eliot earned $31,198 in 2026.

Eric Thorek

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2026 total comp
$31,193
Base pay
$20,752
Overtime
$1,556
Other pay
$8,886
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,193
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$90,253
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
3809
Total Pay
$31,193

Eric Thorek holds the role of Firefighter at Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $31,193.

Jerrell Johnson

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2026 total comp
$31,179
Base pay
$20,752
Overtime
$1,556
Other pay
$8,871
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,179
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$90,253
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
4481
Total Pay
$31,179

Jerrell Johnson works as a Firefighter for Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. Jerrell earned $31,179 in 2026.

Leroy Whitfield

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2026 total comp
$31,179
Base pay
$20,752
Overtime
$1,556
Other pay
$8,871
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,179
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$90,253
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
9611
Total Pay
$31,179

At Pfd Fire, Leroy Whitfield serves as a Firefighter. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $31,179.

Eric Hawthorn

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2026 total comp
$31,178
Base pay
$20,752
Overtime
$1,556
Other pay
$8,871
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,178
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$90,253
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
1788
Total Pay
$31,178

Eric Hawthorn holds the role of Firefighter at Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $31,178.

Tyrone Simpson

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2026 total comp
$31,178
Base pay
$20,752
Overtime
$1,556
Other pay
$8,871
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,178
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$90,253
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
5189
Total Pay
$31,178

At Pfd Fire, Tyrone Simpson serves as a Firefighter. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $31,178.

Thomas Carey

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2026 total comp
$31,178
Base pay
$20,752
Overtime
$1,556
Other pay
$8,871
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,178
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$90,253
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
25340
Total Pay
$31,178

At Pfd Fire, Thomas Carey serves as a Firefighter. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $31,178.

Kenneth Lewis

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2026 total comp
$31,178
Base pay
$20,752
Overtime
$1,556
Other pay
$8,871
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,178
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$90,253
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
29915
Total Pay
$31,178

Kenneth Lewis holds the role of Firefighter at Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $31,178.

Jerrid Miller

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2026 total comp
$31,178
Base pay
$20,752
Overtime
$1,556
Other pay
$8,871
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,178
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$90,253
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
11910
Total Pay
$31,178

Jerrid Miller is a Firefighter at Pfd Fire. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $31,178.

William Weaver

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2026 total comp
$31,178
Base pay
$20,752
Overtime
$1,556
Other pay
$8,871
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,178
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$90,253
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
23255
Total Pay
$31,178

William Weaver holds the role of Firefighter at Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $31,178.

Daniel Loftus

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2026 total comp
$31,178
Base pay
$20,752
Overtime
$1,556
Other pay
$8,871
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,178
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$90,253
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
26056
Total Pay
$31,178

Daniel Loftus is a Firefighter at Pfd Fire. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $31,178.

Moises Vazquez

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2026 total comp
$31,178
Base pay
$20,752
Overtime
$1,556
Other pay
$8,871
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,178
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$90,253
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
15278
Total Pay
$31,178

Moises Vazquez holds the role of Firefighter at Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $31,178.

Michael Abramiuk

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2026 total comp
$31,178
Base pay
$20,752
Overtime
$1,556
Other pay
$8,871
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,178
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$90,253
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
1939
Total Pay
$31,178

Michael Abramiuk is a Firefighter at Pfd Fire. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $31,178.

Michael Loudin

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2026 total comp
$31,178
Base pay
$20,752
Overtime
$1,556
Other pay
$8,871
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,178
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$90,253
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
3680
Total Pay
$31,178

Michael Loudin is a Firefighter at Pfd Fire. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $31,178.

John Kretzinger

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2026 total comp
$31,178
Base pay
$20,752
Overtime
$1,556
Other pay
$8,871
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,178
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$90,253
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
7204
Total Pay
$31,178

John Kretzinger is a Firefighter at Pfd Fire. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $31,178.

Daniel Loper

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2026 total comp
$31,178
Base pay
$20,752
Overtime
$1,556
Other pay
$8,871
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,178
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$90,253
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
35745
Total Pay
$31,178

At Pfd Fire, Daniel Loper serves as a Firefighter. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $31,178.

James Ferraro

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2026 total comp
$31,178
Base pay
$20,752
Overtime
$1,556
Other pay
$8,871
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,178
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$90,253
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
18285
Total Pay
$31,178

James Ferraro holds the role of Firefighter at Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $31,178.

Ryan Mcilhenny

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2026 total comp
$31,178
Base pay
$20,752
Overtime
$1,556
Other pay
$8,871
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,178
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$90,253
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
35689
Total Pay
$31,178

At Pfd Fire, Ryan Mcilhenny serves as a Firefighter. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $31,178.

Elias Soto

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2026 total comp
$31,174
Base pay
$18,054
Overtime
$6,722
Other pay
$6,398
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,174
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$81,227
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
42788
Total Pay
$31,174

Elias Soto works as a Firefighter for Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. Elias earned $31,174 in 2026.

Jeffrey Madden

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2026 total comp
$31,173
Base pay
$20,752
Overtime
$1,751
Other pay
$8,671
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,173
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$90,253
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
10044
Total Pay
$31,173

At Pfd Fire, Jeffrey Madden serves as a Firefighter. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $31,173.

Joseph Keough

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2026 total comp
$31,152
Base pay
$20,752
Overtime
$1,556
Other pay
$8,844
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,152
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$90,253
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
22001
Total Pay
$31,152

Joseph Keough works as a Firefighter for Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. Joseph earned $31,152 in 2026.

Timothy Zemczak

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2026 total comp
$31,152
Base pay
$20,752
Overtime
$1,556
Other pay
$8,844
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,152
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$90,253
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
2391
Total Pay
$31,152

Timothy Zemczak holds the role of Firefighter at Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $31,152.

Cornelius Dempsey

Firefighter/Pfd Fire

2026 total comp
$31,152
Base pay
$20,752
Overtime
$1,556
Other pay
$8,844
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,152
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$90,253
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
6B01
Public Id
34295
Total Pay
$31,152

Cornelius Dempsey works as a Firefighter for Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. Cornelius earned $31,152 in 2026.