City and County of San Francisco / Fire Department / Firefighter

Job-title file

Firefighter

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

937 employees hold this title in Fire Department. Median total compensation for the role is $227,725, below the department median of $241,028.

Employees: 937
Total payroll: $204.9M
Role median: $227,725
Agency median: $241,028
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$58$372,693+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 937 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.

Compared with the local labor market

Firefighter pay vs. the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA area

Across all employers in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA area, the median wage for Firefighters — about 3,450 people — is $113,700. Fire Department pays a median base salary of $141,407 for this role, 24% above that figure — above the 90th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Fire Department sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$77,070

$96,420

$113,700

$125,390

$139,590

Fire Department median · $141,407

The bar is the range of annual wages for Firefighters across every employer in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA area, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Fire Department’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Firefighters — about 345,990 people — is $59,280. Fire Department’s median base salary is 139% above that national figure, above the 90th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$34,910

$44,490

$59,280

$77,250

$101,040

Fire Department median · $141,407

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 904 of 937 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Fire Department is $227,725, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare jurisdictions

Firefighter beyond City and County of San Francisco

This role is reported in 20 jurisdictions. In City and County of San Francisco, the median of $227,725 ranks #1 of 20. See Firefighter across all of City and County of San Francisco →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

$219,830 · 2,021

$155,283 · 9,015

$150,285 · 475

$123,978 · 68

$115,473 · 1,493

$96,719 · 15

$91,155 · 190

City of Springfield, MA

$82,715 · 194

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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Markland Kim

Firefighter/Fire Department

2024 total comp

$18,043

Sub-department: Fire Services
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $12,856
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5,188
Total compensation: $18,043
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.14

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: FIR
Health and Dental Benefits: $2,462
Job Code: H002
Job Family Code: H000
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $772

Markland Kim is a Firefighter at Fire Department within Fire Services. They work permanent civil service, 0.14 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $18,043. They are represented by Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1.

Richard Gonzalez

Firefighter/Fire Department

2024 total comp

$17,174

Sub-department: Fire Services
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $12,141
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5,033
Total compensation: $17,174
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.13

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: FIR
Health and Dental Benefits: $2,325
Job Code: H002
Job Family Code: H000
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $862

Richard Gonzalez is a Firefighter at Fire Department within Fire Services. They work permanent civil service, 0.13 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $17,174. Their bargaining unit is Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1.

Charmagne Roque

Firefighter/Fire Department

2024 total comp

$17,126

Sub-department: Fire Services
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $12,141
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $4,984
Total compensation: $17,126
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.13

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: FIR
Health and Dental Benefits: $2,325
Job Code: H002
Job Family Code: H000
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $897

At Fire Department, Charmagne Roque serves as a Firefighter within Fire Services. They work permanent civil service, 0.13 FTE. Their 2024 pay totaled $17,126. Their bargaining unit is Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1.

Karina Ceron

Firefighter/Fire Department

2024 total comp

$17,021

Sub-department: Fire Services
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $12,007
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5,014
Total compensation: $17,021
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.13

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: FIR
Health and Dental Benefits: $2,299
Job Code: H002
Job Family Code: H000
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $889

Karina Ceron is a Firefighter at Fire Department within Fire Services. They work permanent civil service, 0.13 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $17,021. Their bargaining unit is Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1.

Kishorie Weingart

Firefighter/Fire Department

2024 total comp

$15,662

Sub-department: Fire Services
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $11,070
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $4,592
Total compensation: $15,662
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.12

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: FIR
Health and Dental Benefits: $2,120
Job Code: H002
Job Family Code: H000
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $790

Kishorie Weingart works as a Firefighter for Fire Department within Fire Services. Their status is permanent civil service, 0.12 FTE. Kishorie earned $15,662 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1.

Evan Giacomino

Firefighter/Fire Department

2024 total comp

$14,139

Sub-department: Fire Services
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $9,999
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $4,140
Total compensation: $14,139
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.11

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: FIR
Health and Dental Benefits: $1,915
Job Code: H002
Job Family Code: H000
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $706

Evan Giacomino is a Firefighter at Fire Department within Fire Services. They work permanent civil service, 0.11 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $14,139. Their bargaining unit is Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1.

Alana Mallon

Firefighter/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$12,293

Sub-department: Fire Services
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $8,574
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $203
Benefits: $3,516
Total compensation: $12,293
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.11

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: FIR
Health and Dental Benefits: $2,130
Job Code: H002
Job Family Code: H000
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $110

Alana Mallon is a Firefighter at Fire Department within Fire Services. They work permanent civil service, 0.11 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $12,293. Their bargaining unit is Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1.

Paul Buitrago

Firefighter/Fire Department

2024 total comp

$12,148

Sub-department: Fire Services
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $8,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $3,577
Total compensation: $12,148
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: FIR
Health and Dental Benefits: $1,641
Job Code: H002
Job Family Code: H000
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $634

Paul Buitrago holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department within Fire Services. Their status is permanent civil service. In 2024, their total compensation was $12,148. Their bargaining unit is Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1.

Alexandra Chretien

Firefighter/Fire Department

2024 total comp

$11,767

Sub-department: Fire Services
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $9,642
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $2,126
Total compensation: $11,767
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: FIR
Job Code: H002
Job Family Code: H000
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $723
Retirement Contribution: $1,403

At Fire Department, Alexandra Chretien serves as a Firefighter within Fire Services. They work permanent civil service, 0.1 FTE. Their 2024 pay totaled $11,767. Their bargaining unit is Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1.

Jovon Turner

Firefighter/Fire Department

2024 total comp

$10,084

Sub-department: Fire Services
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $7,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $2,942
Total compensation: $10,084
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: FIR
Health and Dental Benefits: $1,368
Job Code: H002
Job Family Code: H000
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $532

Jovon Turner holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department within Fire Services. Their status is permanent civil service. In 2024, their total compensation was $10,084. Union affiliation: Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1.

Nicholas Yuen

Firefighter/Fire Department

2024 total comp

$10,036

Sub-department: Fire Services
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,893
Benefits: $143
Total compensation: $10,036
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: FIR
Job Code: H002
Job Family Code: H000
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $143
Total Salary: $9,893

Nicholas Yuen is a Firefighter at Fire Department within Fire Services. They work permanent civil service. 2024 total compensation came to $10,036. Union affiliation: Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1.

Meghan Conway

Firefighter/Fire Department

2024 total comp

$8,603

Sub-department: Fire Services
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $6,071
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $2,532
Total compensation: $8,603
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: FIR
Health and Dental Benefits: $1,162
Job Code: H002
Job Family Code: H000
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $447

Meghan Conway works as a Firefighter for Fire Department within Fire Services. Their status is permanent civil service. Meghan earned $8,603 in 2024. They are represented by Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1.

Joanna Graham

Firefighter/Fire Department

2024 total comp

$7,847

Sub-department: Fire Services
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $860
Overtime: $1,291
Other pay: $5,251
Benefits: $445
Total compensation: $7,847
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: FIR
Health and Dental Benefits: $205
Job Code: H002
Job Family Code: H000
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $95

Joanna Graham works as a Firefighter for Fire Department within Fire Services. Their status is permanent civil service. Joanna earned $7,847 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1.

Robert Sanchez

Firefighter/Fire Department

2024 total comp

$7,072

Base pay: $4,999
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $2,072
Total compensation: $7,072
Hire date: 2003-09-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $109,352
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 1,148.95
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Robert Sanchez works as a Firefighter for Fire Department based in Manhattan. Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service. Robert earned $7,072 in 2024.

Marcos Ramirez

Firefighter/Fire Department

2024 total comp

$5,349

Base pay: $3,611
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $256
Benefits: $1,481
Total compensation: $5,349
Hire date: 2023-04-24
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $59,060
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 468.72
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 2,080

Marcos Ramirez works as a Firefighter for Fire Department based in Manhattan. They have served since 2023 (about a year). Marcos earned $5,349 in 2024.

Jewan Jackson

Firefighter/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$3,291

Sub-department: Fire Services
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,244
Benefits: $47
Total compensation: $3,291
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: FIR
Job Code: H002
Job Family Code: H000
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $47
Total Salary: $3,244

Jewan Jackson holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department within Fire Services. Their status is permanent civil service. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,291. They are represented by Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1.

Kelly Farnow

Firefighter/Fire Department

2024 total comp

$2,997

Sub-department: Fire Services
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $118
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $360
Benefits: $2,520
Total compensation: $2,997
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: FIR
Health and Dental Benefits: $2,488
Job Code: H002
Job Family Code: H000
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $7

Kelly Farnow holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department within Fire Services. Their status is permanent civil service. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,997. They are represented by Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1.

Charles Farrugia

Firefighter/Fire Department

2024 total comp

$1,300

Sub-department: Fire Services
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $967
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $126
Benefits: $207
Total compensation: $1,300
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: FIR
Job Code: H002
Job Family Code: H000
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $2
Retirement Contribution: $205

At Fire Department, Charles Farrugia serves as a Firefighter within Fire Services. They work permanent civil service. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,300. They are represented by Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1.

Bryan Erickson

Firefighter/Fire Department

2024 total comp

$483

Sub-department: Fire Services
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $391
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $92
Total compensation: $483
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: FIR
Job Code: H002
Job Family Code: H000
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $4
Retirement Contribution: $88

Bryan Erickson is a Firefighter at Fire Department within Fire Services. They work permanent civil service. 2024 total compensation came to $483. Union affiliation: Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1.

Valerie Stephenson-Boyd

Firefighter/Fire Department

2024 total comp

$58

Sub-department: Fire Services
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $57
Benefits: $1
Total compensation: $58
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: FIR
Job Code: H002
Job Family Code: H000
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $1
Total Salary: $57

Valerie Stephenson-Boyd is a Firefighter at Fire Department within Fire Services. They work permanent civil service. 2024 total compensation came to $58. Their bargaining unit is Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1.