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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Robert Davis works as a Fire Lieutenant for Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. Robert earned $42,785 in 2026.
Fire Lieutenant/Pfd Fire
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At Pfd Fire, Michael Jackson serves as a Fire Lieutenant. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,779.
Firefighter/Pfd Fire
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Blaise Kearney works as a Firefighter for Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. Blaise earned $42,773 in 2026.
Fire Lieutenant/Pfd Fire
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At Pfd Fire, Michael Stoddard serves as a Fire Lieutenant. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,666.
Firefighter/Pfd Fire
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Kevin Clancy works as a Firefighter for Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. Kevin earned $42,665 in 2026.
Fire Service Paramedic/Pfd Fire
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Herrell Jackson holds the role of Fire Service Paramedic at Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,621.
Firefighter/Pfd Fire
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David Fred works as a Firefighter for Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. David earned $42,563 in 2026.
Firefighter/Pfd Fire
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At Pfd Fire, Brian Rodriguez serves as a Firefighter. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,563.
Fire Lieutenant/Pfd Fire
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Robert Taylor Jr. is a Fire Lieutenant at Pfd Fire. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $42,549.
Fire Service Paramedic/Pfd Fire
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Michelle Ray is a Fire Service Paramedic at Pfd Fire. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $42,524.
Fire Lieutenant/Pfd Fire
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At Pfd Fire, Kwan Jackson serves as a Fire Lieutenant. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,512.
Firefighter/Pfd Fire
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Jason Centeno works as a Firefighter for Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. Jason earned $42,490 in 2020.
Fire Captain/Pfd Fire
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Lawrence Boyle holds the role of Fire Captain at Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,484.
Fire Service Paramedic/Pfd Fire
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Kimberly Morris works as a Fire Service Paramedic for Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. Kimberly earned $42,472 in 2026.
Firefighter/Pfd Fire
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Frederick Licsauer works as a Firefighter for Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. Frederick earned $42,466 in 2026.
Firefighter/Pfd Fire
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At Pfd Fire, Luke Millers serves as a Firefighter. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,324.
Fire Equipment Dispatcher Supervisor/Pfd Fire
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At Pfd Fire, Shakeema James serves as a Fire Equipment Dispatcher Supervisor. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,312.
Firefighter/Pfd Fire
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Preston Holmes Jr. works as a Firefighter for Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. Preston earned $42,257 in 2023.
Firefighter/Pfd Fire
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At Pfd Fire, Robert Darreff serves as a Firefighter. They work salaried. Their 2019 pay totaled $42,248.
Firefighter/Pfd Fire
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David Urbina works as a Firefighter for Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. David earned $42,237 in 2026.
Firefighter/Pfd Fire
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Freddie Davis holds the role of Firefighter at Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,227.
Fire Lieutenant/Pfd Fire
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Francisco Roman is a Fire Lieutenant at Pfd Fire. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $42,200.
Firefighter/Pfd Fire
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Vicente Ortiz Jr. works as a Firefighter for Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. Vicente earned $42,190 in 2026.
Fire Paramedic Captain/Pfd Fire
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At Pfd Fire, Charles Moore serves as a Fire Paramedic Captain. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,182.
Firefighter/Pfd Fire
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At Pfd Fire, Edward Ford serves as a Firefighter. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,153.
Fire Lieutenant/Pfd Fire
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Thomas Judge is a Fire Lieutenant at Pfd Fire. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $42,131.
Fire Deputy Chief/Pfd Fire
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At Pfd Fire, Marc Bofinger serves as a Fire Deputy Chief. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,127.
Firefighter/Pfd Fire
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Karon Hill works as a Firefighter for Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. Karon earned $42,111 in 2026.
Firefighter/Pfd Fire
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Christopher Miller holds the role of Firefighter at Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,111.
Firefighter/Pfd Fire
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Lamar Wilson holds the role of Firefighter at Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,089.
Firefighter/Pfd Fire
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Marco Barajas-Serrato works as a Firefighter for Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. Marco earned $42,078 in 2022.
Fire Lieutenant/Pfd Fire
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At Pfd Fire, Christian Grous serves as a Fire Lieutenant. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,032.
Fire Lieutenant/Pfd Fire
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Efren Rivera Jr works as a Fire Lieutenant for Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. Efren earned $42,032 in 2026.
Fire Battalion Chief/Pfd Fire
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Michael Senski is a Fire Battalion Chief at Pfd Fire. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $42,021.
Fire Lieutenant/Pfd Fire
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At Pfd Fire, George Cuthbert serves as a Fire Lieutenant. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,004.
Fire Lieutenant/Pfd Fire
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At Pfd Fire, Daniel Forbes serves as a Fire Lieutenant. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,004.
Fire Service Emergency Medical Technician/Pfd Fire
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Shauntae Shuford is a Fire Service Emergency Medical Technician at Pfd Fire. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $41,950.
Firefighter/Pfd Fire
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At Pfd Fire, Mike Rodriguez serves as a Firefighter. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,937.
Fire Service Paramedic/Pfd Fire
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Mary Dooley holds the role of Fire Service Paramedic at Pfd Fire. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,937.
Fire Service Paramedic/Pfd Fire
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At Pfd Fire, Corey Worthy serves as a Fire Service Paramedic. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,934.