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
Highest-paid first / page 29
Administrative Specialist Iii-Bu/Seattle Fire Department
Jennifer Murray is a Administrative Specialist Iii-Bu at Seattle Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $82,472.
Administrative Specialist Iii-Bu/Seattle Fire Department
Kaitlyn Scott holds the role of Administrative Specialist Iii-Bu at Seattle Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,472.
Personnel Specialist,Assistant/Seattle Fire Department
At Seattle Fire Department, Ren Hauptman serves as a Personnel Specialist,Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $81,494.
Accounting Technician Ii-Bu/Seattle Fire Department
Peter Otusanya works as a Accounting Technician Ii-Bu for Seattle Fire Department. Peter earned $81,494 in 2024.
Administrative Specialist Ii-Bu/Seattle Fire Department
Bella Esposito works as a Administrative Specialist Ii-Bu for Seattle Fire Department. Bella earned $79,560 in 2024.
Administrative Specialist I-Bu/Seattle Fire Department
Adrienne Oliver holds the role of Administrative Specialist I-Bu at Seattle Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $79,560.
Accounting Technician Ii-Bu/Seattle Fire Department
Ryan Nelson works as a Accounting Technician Ii-Bu for Seattle Fire Department. Ryan earned $78,229 in 2024.
Accounting Technician Ii-Bu/Seattle Fire Department
Christie Santos works as a Accounting Technician Ii-Bu for Seattle Fire Department. Christie earned $75,462 in 2024.
Office/Maintenance Aide/Seattle Fire Department
At Seattle Fire Department, Michael Allen serves as a Office/Maintenance Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $68,120.