City of Phoenix, Arizona / 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 2,493 employees with median total compensation of $99,090; the highest distinct record was $352,213.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 2,493 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($99,090) — 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 $174,866 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $43,752. 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 3 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $226.2M — | 2,312 — | $94,161 — |
| 2024 | $251.8M ▲ 11.3% | 2,408 ▲ 4.2% | $99,178 ▲ 5.3% |
| 2025 | $263.4M ▲ 4.6% | 2,493 ▲ 3.5% | $99,090 ▼ 0.1% |
Record list
Page 2
Lead Information Technician Systems Specialist/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
David Dansevicus works as a Lead Information Technician Systems Specialist for Fire Department. David earned $151,360 in 2025.
Firefighter 56Hr*So/Para/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Brenda Johnson holds the role of Firefighter 56Hr*So/Para at Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $151,330.
Fire Captain 56Hr*So/Para/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Michael Gorraiz works as a Fire Captain 56Hr*So/Para for Fire Department. Michael earned $151,329 in 2025.
Fire Captain 56Hr*Hmt&Trt/Para/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Abel Cordova works as a Fire Captain 56Hr*Hmt&Trt/Para for Fire Department. Abel earned $151,299 in 2025.
Fire Captain 56Hr*Para/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
At Fire Department, Michael Westfall serves as a Fire Captain 56Hr*Para. Their 2025 pay totaled $151,179.
Fire Engineer 56Hr*So/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Jeffrey Johnson works as a Fire Engineer 56Hr*So for Fire Department. Jeffrey earned $151,121 in 2025.
Fire Captain*40Hr Paraprofessional/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Kimberly Ragsdale works as a Fire Captain*40Hr Paraprofessional for Fire Department. Kimberly earned $151,026 in 2024.
Fire Captain 56Hr*Para/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Nathaniel Byrd holds the role of Fire Captain 56Hr*Para at Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $150,927.
Fire Engineer 56Hr*Para/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Timothy Davenport works as a Fire Engineer 56Hr*Para for Fire Department. Timothy earned $150,831 in 2025.
Fire Captain 56Hr*Para/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
John Belisle holds the role of Fire Captain 56Hr*Para at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,634.
Fire Engineer 56Hr*So/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Rodrick Duncan holds the role of Fire Engineer 56Hr*So at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,598.
Fire Captain 56Hr*Hmt&Trt/Para/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Jaime Munoz holds the role of Fire Captain 56Hr*Hmt&Trt/Para at Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $150,574.
Fire Batt Chf*Deputy/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
At Fire Department, Justin Alexander serves as a Fire Batt Chf*Deputy. Their 2023 pay totaled $150,538.
Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Scott Mcdonald works as a Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr for Fire Department. Scott earned $150,523 in 2025.
Firefighter 56Hr*Para/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
At Fire Department, Kevin Nichols Jr serves as a Firefighter 56Hr*Para. Their 2025 pay totaled $150,509.
Fire Engineer 56Hr*Para/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Ryan Mcguire works as a Fire Engineer 56Hr*Para for Fire Department. Ryan earned $150,421 in 2025.
Fire Engineer 56Hr/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Robert Williams is a Fire Engineer 56Hr at Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $150,411.
Firefighter 56Hr/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Gary Swallows works as a Firefighter 56Hr for Fire Department. Gary earned $150,386 in 2025.
Fire Captain 56Hr*Para/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Jaime Munoz is a Fire Captain 56Hr*Para at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $150,381.
Fire Captain 56Hr*So/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Damian Bertoldo holds the role of Fire Captain 56Hr*So at Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $150,375.
Fire Captain 56Hr*So/Para/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Ryan Balzarini is a Fire Captain 56Hr*So/Para at Fire Department. 2023 total compensation came to $150,338.
Fire Engineer 56Hr*Para/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
At Fire Department, Anthony Williams serves as a Fire Engineer 56Hr*Para. Their 2025 pay totaled $150,321.
Fire Engineer 56Hr*Para/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
At Fire Department, Ray Parra serves as a Fire Engineer 56Hr*Para. Their 2025 pay totaled $150,257.
Firefighter 56Hr*Hmt&Trt/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Samuel Gibbs works as a Firefighter 56Hr*Hmt&Trt for Fire Department. Samuel earned $150,168 in 2025.
Fire Engineer 56Hr/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
At Fire Department, Gerald Green serves as a Fire Engineer 56Hr. Their 2025 pay totaled $150,120.
Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Austin Moreland works as a Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr for Fire Department. Austin earned $150,085 in 2025.
Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Wilson Gartin works as a Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr for Fire Department. Wilson earned $150,068 in 2025.
Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Theodore Fourlis holds the role of Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,068.
Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
At Fire Department, Jerry Sharp serves as a Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr. Their 2025 pay totaled $150,068.
Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
At Fire Department, Jonathan Jacobs serves as a Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr. Their 2025 pay totaled $150,068.
Fire Engineer 56Hr/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Jordan Stewart works as a Fire Engineer 56Hr for Fire Department. Jordan earned $150,043 in 2025.
Fire Captain 56Hr*Para/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Antonio Morales holds the role of Fire Captain 56Hr*Para at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $149,944.
Fire Captain 56Hr*Para/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Brandon Franklin works as a Fire Captain 56Hr*Para for Fire Department. Brandon earned $149,848 in 2023.
Fire Captain*40Hr Paraprofessional/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
At Fire Department, Bashaar Al-Khouri serves as a Fire Captain*40Hr Paraprofessional. Their 2025 pay totaled $149,840.
User Technology Specialist/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
At Fire Department, Harold Pierson serves as a User Technology Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $149,691.
Fire Engineer 56Hr*So/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Michael Nordstrom works as a Fire Engineer 56Hr*So for Fire Department. Michael earned $149,602 in 2025.
Fire Captain 56Hr*So/Para/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
At Fire Department, Daniel Gonzales serves as a Fire Captain 56Hr*So/Para. Their 2023 pay totaled $149,556.
Firefighter 56 Hr*Hmt&Trt/Para/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Samuel Gibbs is a Firefighter 56 Hr*Hmt&Trt/Para at Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $149,406.
Firefighter 56Hr*Hmt&Trt/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Jorge Mada is a Firefighter 56Hr*Hmt&Trt at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $149,401.
Fire Captain 56Hr*So/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Laura Barlett works as a Fire Captain 56Hr*So for Fire Department. Laura earned $149,368 in 2025.