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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Edward Amit

Firefighter/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$352,598

Sub-department: Fire Services
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $148,748
Overtime: $116,592
Other pay: $34,579
Benefits: $52,679
Total compensation: $352,598
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.8

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: FIR
Health and Dental Benefits: $23,354
Job Code: H002
Job Family Code: H000
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $4,183

Edward Amit is a Firefighter at Fire Department within Fire Services. They work permanent civil service, 1.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $352,598. Union affiliation: Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1.

James Ayache

Firefighter/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$349,337

Sub-department: Fire Services
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $150,105
Overtime: $108,799
Other pay: $36,906
Benefits: $53,526
Total compensation: $349,337
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.74

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: FIR
Health and Dental Benefits: $23,577
Job Code: H002
Job Family Code: H000
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $4,235

James Ayache is a Firefighter at Fire Department within Fire Services. They work permanent civil service, 1.74 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $349,337. Union affiliation: Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1.

Aaron Fisher

Firefighter/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$349,023

Sub-department: Fire Services
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $150,105
Overtime: $110,837
Other pay: $34,979
Benefits: $53,101
Total compensation: $349,023
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.66

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: FIR
Health and Dental Benefits: $23,577
Job Code: H002
Job Family Code: H000
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $4,148

Aaron Fisher is a Firefighter at Fire Department within Fire Services. They work permanent civil service, 1.66 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $349,023. Their bargaining unit is Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1.

Raul Sandoval

Firefighter/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$347,073

Sub-department: Fire Services
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $158,428
Overtime: $92,818
Other pay: $40,102
Benefits: $55,724
Total compensation: $347,073
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.67

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: FIR
Health and Dental Benefits: $23,577
Job Code: H002
Job Family Code: H000
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $4,149

Raul Sandoval works as a Firefighter for Fire Department within Fire Services. Their status is permanent civil service, 1.67 FTE. Raul earned $347,073 in 2025. Union affiliation: Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1.

Jorge Morales

Firefighter/Fire Department

2024 total comp

$345,521

Sub-department: Fire Services
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $160,917
Overtime: $124,709
Other pay: $7,818
Benefits: $52,078
Total compensation: $345,521
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.93

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: FIR
Health and Dental Benefits: $22,361
Job Code: H002
Job Family Code: H000
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $4,088

Jorge Morales holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department within Fire Services. Their status is permanent civil service, 1.93 FTE. In 2024, their total compensation was $345,521. Their bargaining unit is Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1.

Humphrey Loh

Firefighter/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$344,777

Sub-department: Fire Services
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $163,038
Overtime: $93,852
Other pay: $32,707
Benefits: $55,180
Total compensation: $344,777
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.63

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: FIR
Health and Dental Benefits: $23,132
Job Code: H002
Job Family Code: H000
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $4,065

At Fire Department, Humphrey Loh serves as a Firefighter within Fire Services. They work permanent civil service, 1.63 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $344,777. They are represented by Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1.

Craig Porter

Firefighter/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$344,257

Sub-department: Fire Services
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $164,712
Overtime: $88,563
Other pay: $34,597
Benefits: $56,387
Total compensation: $344,257
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.63

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: FIR
Health and Dental Benefits: $23,354
Job Code: H002
Job Family Code: H000
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $4,007

Craig Porter works as a Firefighter for Fire Department within Fire Services. Their status is permanent civil service, 1.63 FTE. Craig earned $344,257 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1.

Joel Zermeno

Firefighter/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$342,363

Sub-department: Fire Services
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $148,708
Overtime: $100,880
Other pay: $39,491
Benefits: $53,284
Total compensation: $342,363
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.73

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: FIR
Health and Dental Benefits: $23,354
Job Code: H002
Job Family Code: H000
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $4,024

Joel Zermeno holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department within Fire Services. Their status is permanent civil service, 1.73 FTE. In 2025, their total compensation was $342,363. They are represented by Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1.

William Powell

Firefighter/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$340,747

Sub-department: Fire Services
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $148,708
Overtime: $95,869
Other pay: $42,533
Benefits: $53,637
Total compensation: $340,747
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.67

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: FIR
Health and Dental Benefits: $23,354
Job Code: H002
Job Family Code: H000
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $4,045

William Powell works as a Firefighter for Fire Department within Fire Services. Their status is permanent civil service, 1.67 FTE. William earned $340,747 in 2025. They are represented by Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1.

Chuteh Kotake

Firefighter/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$338,553

Sub-department: Fire Services
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $153,995
Overtime: $92,595
Other pay: $38,689
Benefits: $53,274
Total compensation: $338,553
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.6

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: FIR
Health and Dental Benefits: $22,631
Job Code: H002
Job Family Code: H000
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $3,982

At Fire Department, Chuteh Kotake serves as a Firefighter within Fire Services. They work permanent civil service, 1.6 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $338,553. Their bargaining unit is Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1.

Jimmy Cheung

Firefighter/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$338,300

Sub-department: Fire Services
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $150,065
Overtime: $100,622
Other pay: $33,999
Benefits: $53,615
Total compensation: $338,300
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.73

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: FIR
Health and Dental Benefits: $23,577
Job Code: H002
Job Family Code: H000
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $3,901

Jimmy Cheung holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department within Fire Services. Their status is permanent civil service, 1.73 FTE. In 2025, their total compensation was $338,300. Their bargaining unit is Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1.

Nicholas Cacharelis

Firefighter/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$338,105

Sub-department: Fire Services
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $150,106
Overtime: $100,354
Other pay: $34,026
Benefits: $53,620
Total compensation: $338,105
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.72

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: FIR
Health and Dental Benefits: $23,577
Job Code: H002
Job Family Code: H000
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $3,973

Nicholas Cacharelis is a Firefighter at Fire Department within Fire Services. They work permanent civil service, 1.72 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $338,105. Union affiliation: Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1.