City of Philadelphia / Pfd Fire
Agency file
The Pfd Fire provides fire protection and emergency response, including prevention, inspection, rescue, and medical aid.
In 2026, this agency had 2,980 employees with median total compensation of $33,557; the highest distinct record was $222,075.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 2,980 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($33,557) — 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 $50,215 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $21,516. 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.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 8 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $225.1M — | 2,836 — | $77,671 — |
| 2020 | $349.1M ▲ 55.0% | 2,891 ▲ 1.9% | $118,911 ▲ 53.1% |
| 2021 | $332.4M ▼ 4.8% | 2,863 ▼ 1.0% | $112,006 ▼ 5.8% |
| 2022 | $356.9M ▲ 7.4% | 2,962 ▲ 3.5% | $120,061 ▲ 7.2% |
| 2023 | $253.4M ▼ 29.0% | 3,030 ▲ 2.3% | $82,588 ▼ 31.2% |
| 2024 | $395.8M ▲ 56.2% | 2,978 ▼ 1.7% | $129,079 ▲ 56.3% |
| 2025 | $417.2M ▲ 5.4% | 3,117 ▲ 4.7% | $133,773 ▲ 3.6% |
| 2026 | $105.2M ▼ 74.8% | 2,980 ▼ 4.4% | $33,557 ▼ 74.9% |
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Record list
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Fire Lieutenant/Pfd Fire
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James Bonner works as a Fire Lieutenant for Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. James earned $38,980 in 2026.
Fire Lieutenant/Pfd Fire
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At Pfd Fire, Mark Mierzejewski serves as a Fire Lieutenant. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,980.
Firefighter/Pfd Fire
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Jeremy Stokes is a Firefighter at Pfd Fire. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $38,948.
Firefighter/Pfd Fire
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Wayne Arthur holds the role of Firefighter at Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,915.
Firefighter/Pfd Fire
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Samira Jones works as a Firefighter for Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. Samira earned $38,914 in 2026.
Fire Service Paramedic/Pfd Fire
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Kyle Mitchell works as a Fire Service Paramedic for Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. Kyle earned $38,909 in 2026.
Fire Service Paramedic/Pfd Fire
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At Pfd Fire, Joseph Mckay Jr. serves as a Fire Service Paramedic. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,909.
Fire Service Paramedic/Pfd Fire
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At Pfd Fire, Dominique Brown serves as a Fire Service Paramedic. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,886.
Fire Service Emergency Medical Technician-Advanced/Pfd Fire
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At Pfd Fire, Walter Pearson serves as a Fire Service Emergency Medical Technician-Advanced. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,862.
Fire Boat Pilot/Pfd Fire
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At Pfd Fire, John Spencer serves as a Fire Boat Pilot. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,858.
Firefighter/Pfd Fire
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At Pfd Fire, John Rodgers serves as a Firefighter. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,855.
Firefighter/Pfd Fire
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Hasan Ali works as a Firefighter for Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. Hasan earned $38,837 in 2026.
Firefighter/Pfd Fire
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Richard Gunn holds the role of Firefighter at Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,830.
Fire Boat Pilot/Pfd Fire
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Robert Staunton works as a Fire Boat Pilot for Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. Robert earned $38,818 in 2026.
Fire Service Paramedic/Pfd Fire
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Amanda Matthews is a Fire Service Paramedic at Pfd Fire. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $38,800.
Fire Service Emergency Medical Technician/Pfd Fire
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At Pfd Fire, Jorge Torres serves as a Fire Service Emergency Medical Technician. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,794.
Firefighter/Pfd Fire
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Khalil Duval-Hall is a Firefighter at Pfd Fire. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $38,791.
Firefighter/Pfd Fire
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At Pfd Fire, Carlos Pagan Jr serves as a Firefighter. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,786.
Firefighter/Pfd Fire
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Theodore Walton holds the role of Firefighter at Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,779.
Fire Service Paramedic/Pfd Fire
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Deborah Chapman holds the role of Fire Service Paramedic at Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,778.
Firefighter/Pfd Fire
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Eladio Martinez works as a Firefighter for Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. Eladio earned $38,772 in 2026.
Fire Service Emergency Medical Technician/Pfd Fire
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Joshua Chew is a Fire Service Emergency Medical Technician at Pfd Fire. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $38,762.
Fire Lieutenant/Pfd Fire
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At Pfd Fire, Nicholas Lazar serves as a Fire Lieutenant. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,761.
Fire Lieutenant/Pfd Fire
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Paul Bailey is a Fire Lieutenant at Pfd Fire. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $38,761.
Fire Lieutenant/Pfd Fire
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At Pfd Fire, James Clark Jr serves as a Fire Lieutenant. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,757.
Firefighter/Pfd Fire
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Devon Meade is a Firefighter at Pfd Fire. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $38,754.
Fire Lieutenant/Pfd Fire
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George Werez works as a Fire Lieutenant for Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. George earned $38,751 in 2026.
Firefighter/Pfd Fire
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At Pfd Fire, Lee Miller serves as a Firefighter. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,737.
Fire Service Paramedic Lieutenant/Pfd Fire
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Dominic Grant holds the role of Fire Service Paramedic Lieutenant at Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,735.
Fire Lieutenant/Pfd Fire
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Brian Swearingen holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,728.
Firefighter/Pfd Fire
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Daniel Watson is a Firefighter at Pfd Fire. They work salaried. 2019 total compensation came to $38,722.
Fire Boat Engineer/Co-Pilot/Pfd Fire
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Robert Ludwig Jr works as a Fire Boat Engineer/Co-Pilot for Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. Robert earned $38,702 in 2026.
Fire Service Emergency Medical Technician/Pfd Fire
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Fesshaye Taylor is a Fire Service Emergency Medical Technician at Pfd Fire. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $38,689.
Fire Equipment Dispatcher Supervisor/Pfd Fire
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Rhasheeda Larue holds the role of Fire Equipment Dispatcher Supervisor at Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,671.
Firefighter/Pfd Fire
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Stephen Sellers is a Firefighter at Pfd Fire. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $38,667.
Fire Service Emergency Medical Technician-Advanced/Pfd Fire
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Brent Holloway holds the role of Fire Service Emergency Medical Technician-Advanced at Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,596.
Firefighter/Pfd Fire
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Erick Constantino is a Firefighter at Pfd Fire. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $38,590.
Fire Captain/Pfd Fire
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Michael Butler is a Fire Captain at Pfd Fire. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $38,579.
Fire Lieutenant/Pfd Fire
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Brian Bohanan works as a Fire Lieutenant for Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. Brian earned $38,579 in 2026.
Firefighter/Pfd Fire
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Robert Vessels works as a Firefighter for Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. Robert earned $38,565 in 2026.