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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Fire Lieutenant-Paramedic Technician Senior-84/Seattle Fire Department
Ryan Ellis is a Fire Lieutenant-Paramedic Technician Senior-84 at Seattle Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $153,878.
Fire Lieutenant-Paramedic Technician Senior-84/Seattle Fire Department
Stuart Patterson holds the role of Fire Lieutenant-Paramedic Technician Senior-84 at Seattle Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $153,878.
Fire Captain - 84 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
At Seattle Fire Department, Craig Patterson serves as a Fire Captain - 84 Hrs. Their 2024 pay totaled $152,443.
Strategic Advisor 1, General Government/Seattle Fire Department
John Park is a Strategic Advisor 1, General Government at Seattle Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $151,819.
Fire Lieutenant, Senior-Administrative-80 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
Charles Hubschman works as a Fire Lieutenant, Senior-Administrative-80 Hrs for Seattle Fire Department. Charles earned $151,029 in 2024.
Fire Lieutenant, Senior-Prevention Inspector 80/Seattle Fire Department
At Seattle Fire Department, Daniel Jones serves as a Fire Lieutenant, Senior-Prevention Inspector 80. Their 2024 pay totaled $151,029.
Fire Lieutenant, Senior-Dispatcher-80 H/Seattle Fire Department
At Seattle Fire Department, Brandon Smith serves as a Fire Lieutenant, Senior-Dispatcher-80 H. Their 2024 pay totaled $151,029.
Fire Lieutenant, Senior-Administrative-80 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
At Seattle Fire Department, Matthew Turri serves as a Fire Lieutenant, Senior-Administrative-80 Hrs. Their 2024 pay totaled $151,029.
Fire Lieutenant, Senior-Prevention Inspector 80/Seattle Fire Department
Deborah Williams works as a Fire Lieutenant, Senior-Prevention Inspector 80 for Seattle Fire Department. Deborah earned $151,029 in 2024.
Fire Lieutenant, Senior-Training-80 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
Edwin Burgado works as a Fire Lieutenant, Senior-Training-80 Hrs for Seattle Fire Department. Edwin earned $151,029 in 2024.
Fire Captain, Senior-Trt Dive-90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
James Walker holds the role of Fire Captain, Senior-Trt Dive-90.46 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $150,800.
Fire Captain, Senior-Erg-90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
Colin Donnelly works as a Fire Captain, Senior-Erg-90.46 Hrs for Seattle Fire Department. Colin earned $149,718 in 2024.
Fire Captain, Senior-Decon-90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
James Hilliard holds the role of Fire Captain, Senior-Decon-90.46 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $149,718.
Fire Captain, Senior-Fb-90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
At Seattle Fire Department, Luke Schultz serves as a Fire Captain, Senior-Fb-90.46 Hrs. Their 2024 pay totaled $149,718.
Fire Captain, Senior-Slt-90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
Elijah Perez holds the role of Fire Captain, Senior-Slt-90.46 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $149,718.
Fire Protection Engineer/Seattle Fire Department
Jordon Foster holds the role of Fire Protection Engineer at Seattle Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $149,531.
Fire Protection Engineer/Seattle Fire Department
Eric Hamerski is a Fire Protection Engineer at Seattle Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $149,531.
Fire Protection Engineer/Seattle Fire Department
At Seattle Fire Department, Jae Yu serves as a Fire Protection Engineer. Their 2024 pay totaled $149,531.
Management Systems Analyst Supervisor/Seattle Fire Department
Daniel Flores is a Management Systems Analyst Supervisor at Seattle Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $149,469.