City of Seattle / Seattle Fire Department
Agency file
The Seattle Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency response, including prevention, inspection, rescue, and medical aid.
In 2024, this agency had 1,130 employees with median total compensation of $114,525; the highest distinct record was $373,464.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 1,130 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($114,525) — 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 $145,434 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $90,979. 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.
Record list
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Firefighter-Erg Ap Driver C-80 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
Steven Braden holds the role of Firefighter-Erg Ap Driver C-80 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $135,533.
Firefighter-Erg Ap Driver C-80 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
Hans Christenson works as a Firefighter-Erg Ap Driver C-80 Hrs for Seattle Fire Department. Hans earned $135,533 in 2024.
Fire Captain-90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
At Seattle Fire Department, Dustin Knutson serves as a Fire Captain-90.46 Hrs. Their 2024 pay totaled $135,387.
Strategic Advisor 1 - Ooc/Seattle Fire Department
Grace Nunez is a Strategic Advisor 1 - Ooc at Seattle Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $134,888.
Fire Protection Engineer/Seattle Fire Department
Quinn Steffy works as a Fire Protection Engineer for Seattle Fire Department. Quinn earned $133,162 in 2024.
Fire Lieutenant, Senior-Trt Dive-90.46/Seattle Fire Department
Timothy Danosky works as a Fire Lieutenant, Senior-Trt Dive-90.46 for Seattle Fire Department. Timothy earned $131,976 in 2024.
Fire Lieutenant, Senior-Hm 90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
Michael Manning is a Fire Lieutenant, Senior-Hm 90.46 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $131,976.
Fire Lieutenant, Senior-Trt Dive-90.46/Seattle Fire Department
Colin Mcelroy works as a Fire Lieutenant, Senior-Trt Dive-90.46 for Seattle Fire Department. Colin earned $131,976 in 2024.
Fire Lieutenant, Senior-Hm 90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
Ryan Nash holds the role of Fire Lieutenant, Senior-Hm 90.46 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $131,976.
Fire Lieutenant, Senior-Trt Dive-90.46/Seattle Fire Department
Spencer Nelson is a Fire Lieutenant, Senior-Trt Dive-90.46 at Seattle Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $131,976.
Management Systems Analyst,Senior/Seattle Fire Department
Allison Dolzonek is a Management Systems Analyst,Senior at Seattle Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $131,435.