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 6
Firefighter-Prevention Inspector I-80 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
Christopher Kipley holds the role of Firefighter-Prevention Inspector I-80 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $130,083.
Firefighter Administrative-80 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
Aletha Knoetgen is a Firefighter Administrative-80 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $130,083.
Firefighter-Prevention Inspector I-80 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
At Seattle Fire Department, Alexander Longmire serves as a Firefighter-Prevention Inspector I-80 Hrs. Their 2024 pay totaled $130,083.
Firefighter-Prevention Inspector I-80 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
Mike Mahowald works as a Firefighter-Prevention Inspector I-80 Hrs for Seattle Fire Department. Mike earned $130,083 in 2024.
Firefighter-Prevention Inspector I-80 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
Richard Martell is a Firefighter-Prevention Inspector I-80 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $130,083.
Firefighter Administrative-80 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
Remington Mckenzie is a Firefighter Administrative-80 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $130,083.
Firefighter-Prevention Inspector I-80 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
Michelle Perkins holds the role of Firefighter-Prevention Inspector I-80 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $130,083.
Firefighter Administrative-80 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
At Seattle Fire Department, Ryan Read serves as a Firefighter Administrative-80 Hrs. Their 2024 pay totaled $130,083.
Firefighter-Prevention Inspector I-80 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
At Seattle Fire Department, Jay Robinson serves as a Firefighter-Prevention Inspector I-80 Hrs. Their 2024 pay totaled $130,083.
Firefighter-Prevention Inspector I-80 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
Daniel Smith holds the role of Firefighter-Prevention Inspector I-80 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $130,083.
Firefighter-Training-80 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
Kenneth Stepien works as a Firefighter-Training-80 Hrs for Seattle Fire Department. Kenneth earned $130,083 in 2024.
Firefighter-Prevention Inspector I-80 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
Janae Sundborg holds the role of Firefighter-Prevention Inspector I-80 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $130,083.
Firefighter Administrative-80 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
At Seattle Fire Department, Zachary Takasawa serves as a Firefighter Administrative-80 Hrs. Their 2024 pay totaled $130,083.
Firefighter-Training-80 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
Ryan Velasco is a Firefighter-Training-80 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $130,083.
Firefighter-Prevention Inspector I-80 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
At Seattle Fire Department, Edward Walsh serves as a Firefighter-Prevention Inspector I-80 Hrs. Their 2024 pay totaled $130,083.
Fire Lieutenant-Hm 90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
At Seattle Fire Department, Ricardo Cuevas serves as a Fire Lieutenant-Hm 90.46 Hrs. Their 2024 pay totaled $129,522.
Fire Lieutenant-Hm 90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
Eric Enders is a Fire Lieutenant-Hm 90.46 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $129,522.
Fire Lieutenant-Hm 90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
At Seattle Fire Department, Matthew Hoffman serves as a Fire Lieutenant-Hm 90.46 Hrs. Their 2024 pay totaled $129,522.
Fire Lieutenant-Hm 90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
Alexander Yoseph is a Fire Lieutenant-Hm 90.46 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $129,522.
Firefighter-Ap Driver C-80 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
Erik Brzozowski holds the role of Firefighter-Ap Driver C-80 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $129,480.
Firefighter-Ap Driver C-80 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
At Seattle Fire Department, Ethan Card serves as a Firefighter-Ap Driver C-80 Hrs. Their 2024 pay totaled $129,480.
Firefighter-Ap Driver C-80 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
At Seattle Fire Department, Gilbert Mastri Ii serves as a Firefighter-Ap Driver C-80 Hrs. Their 2024 pay totaled $129,480.
Firefighter-Ap Driver C-80 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
Mark Mellein is a Firefighter-Ap Driver C-80 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $129,480.
Firefighter-Ap Driver C-80 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
At Seattle Fire Department, Liam Roney serves as a Firefighter-Ap Driver C-80 Hrs. Their 2024 pay totaled $129,480.
Firefighter-Ap Driver C-80 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
Stanley Smith works as a Firefighter-Ap Driver C-80 Hrs for Seattle Fire Department. Stanley earned $129,480 in 2024.
Fire Lieutenant-Erg-90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
Peter Aldassy is a Fire Lieutenant-Erg-90.46 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $128,440.
Fire Lieutenant-Slt-90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
At Seattle Fire Department, Brian Friske serves as a Fire Lieutenant-Slt-90.46 Hrs. Their 2024 pay totaled $128,440.
Fire Lieutenant-Erg-90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
Cole Gerard is a Fire Lieutenant-Erg-90.46 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $128,440.
Fire Lieutenant-Rb-90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
William Hartung Jr. works as a Fire Lieutenant-Rb-90.46 Hrs for Seattle Fire Department. William earned $128,440 in 2024.
Fire Lieutenant-Erg-90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
Kawika Jarman is a Fire Lieutenant-Erg-90.46 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $128,440.
Fire Lieutenant-Decon-90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
Hilton Jones Jr works as a Fire Lieutenant-Decon-90.46 Hrs for Seattle Fire Department. Hilton earned $128,440 in 2024.
Fire Lieutenant-Rb-90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
Cynthia Luby is a Fire Lieutenant-Rb-90.46 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $128,440.
Fire Lieutenant-Erg-90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
At Seattle Fire Department, Jeffrey Miller serves as a Fire Lieutenant-Erg-90.46 Hrs. Their 2024 pay totaled $128,440.
Fire Lieutenant-Fb-90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
Aaron Patterson holds the role of Fire Lieutenant-Fb-90.46 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $128,440.
Fire Lieutenant-Decon-90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
Scott Sanford holds the role of Fire Lieutenant-Decon-90.46 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $128,440.
Fire Lieutenant-Slt-90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
Roger Webber holds the role of Fire Lieutenant-Slt-90.46 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $128,440.
Firefighter-Trt Dive-80 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
Brandon Schmitt holds the role of Firefighter-Trt Dive-80 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $128,274.
Firefighter-Hm-80 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
Annie Sotheron works as a Firefighter-Hm-80 Hrs for Seattle Fire Department. Annie earned $128,274 in 2024.
Fire Fighter-Staff 10-84 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
At Seattle Fire Department, Tyson Depoe serves as a Fire Fighter-Staff 10-84 Hrs. Their 2024 pay totaled $127,941.
Fire Fighter-Staff 10-84 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
Ronald Jenson is a Fire Fighter-Staff 10-84 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $127,941.