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 7
Fire Fighter-Staff 10-84 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
Eric Nelson works as a Fire Fighter-Staff 10-84 Hrs for Seattle Fire Department. Eric earned $127,941 in 2024.
Firefighter-Paramedic Technician Senior-90.46/Seattle Fire Department
At Seattle Fire Department, Orion Baker serves as a Firefighter-Paramedic Technician Senior-90.46. Their 2024 pay totaled $126,838.
Firefighter-Paramedic Technician Senior-90.46/Seattle Fire Department
Kent Burden is a Firefighter-Paramedic Technician Senior-90.46 at Seattle Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $126,838.
Firefighter-Paramedic Technician Senior-90.46/Seattle Fire Department
At Seattle Fire Department, Prezel Essex-White serves as a Firefighter-Paramedic Technician Senior-90.46. Their 2024 pay totaled $126,838.
Firefighter-Paramedic Technician Senior-90.46/Seattle Fire Department
Ryan Fields holds the role of Firefighter-Paramedic Technician Senior-90.46 at Seattle Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $126,838.
Firefighter-Paramedic Technician Senior-90.46/Seattle Fire Department
Alan Goto holds the role of Firefighter-Paramedic Technician Senior-90.46 at Seattle Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $126,838.
Firefighter-Paramedic Technician Senior-90.46/Seattle Fire Department
Andrew Hewitt holds the role of Firefighter-Paramedic Technician Senior-90.46 at Seattle Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $126,838.
Firefighter-Paramedic Technician Senior-90.46/Seattle Fire Department
Emmett Kerns is a Firefighter-Paramedic Technician Senior-90.46 at Seattle Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $126,838.
Firefighter-Paramedic Technician Senior-90.46/Seattle Fire Department
Michael Larson is a Firefighter-Paramedic Technician Senior-90.46 at Seattle Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $126,838.
Firefighter-Paramedic Technician Senior-90.46/Seattle Fire Department
Michael Mann is a Firefighter-Paramedic Technician Senior-90.46 at Seattle Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $126,838.
Firefighter-Paramedic Technician Senior-90.46/Seattle Fire Department
John Olsen Jr is a Firefighter-Paramedic Technician Senior-90.46 at Seattle Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $126,838.
Firefighter-Paramedic Technician Senior-90.46/Seattle Fire Department
David Pedras is a Firefighter-Paramedic Technician Senior-90.46 at Seattle Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $126,838.
Firefighter-Paramedic Technician Senior-90.46/Seattle Fire Department
At Seattle Fire Department, Justin Peterson serves as a Firefighter-Paramedic Technician Senior-90.46. Their 2024 pay totaled $126,838.
Firefighter-Paramedic Technician Senior-90.46/Seattle Fire Department
James Richards works as a Firefighter-Paramedic Technician Senior-90.46 for Seattle Fire Department. James earned $126,838 in 2024.
Firefighter-Paramedic Technician Senior-90.46/Seattle Fire Department
Bryan Smith holds the role of Firefighter-Paramedic Technician Senior-90.46 at Seattle Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $126,838.
Firefighter-Paramedic Technician Senior-90.46/Seattle Fire Department
Te Roi Trotman holds the role of Firefighter-Paramedic Technician Senior-90.46 at Seattle Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $126,838.
Firefighter-Paramedic Technician Senior-90.46/Seattle Fire Department
David Vanvelthuyzen works as a Firefighter-Paramedic Technician Senior-90.46 for Seattle Fire Department. David earned $126,838 in 2024.
Firefighter-Fiu Prevention Inspector I-84 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
At Seattle Fire Department, Steven Bammert serves as a Firefighter-Fiu Prevention Inspector I-84 Hrs. Their 2024 pay totaled $126,776.
Firefighter-Fiu Prevention Inspector I-84 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
At Seattle Fire Department, James Berger serves as a Firefighter-Fiu Prevention Inspector I-84 Hrs. Their 2024 pay totaled $126,776.
Firefighter-Fiu Prevention Inspector I-84 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
William Cleary is a Firefighter-Fiu Prevention Inspector I-84 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $126,776.
Firefighter-Fiu Prevention Inspector I-84 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
At Seattle Fire Department, Todd Mills serves as a Firefighter-Fiu Prevention Inspector I-84 Hrs. Their 2024 pay totaled $126,776.
Firefighter-Fiu Prevention Inspector I-84 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
Douglas Seegmiller is a Firefighter-Fiu Prevention Inspector I-84 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $126,776.
Firefighter-Fiu Prevention Inspector I-84 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
At Seattle Fire Department, Richard Springs serves as a Firefighter-Fiu Prevention Inspector I-84 Hrs. Their 2024 pay totaled $126,776.
Firefighter-Fiu Prevention Inspector I-84 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
Karl Zapf Jr is a Firefighter-Fiu Prevention Inspector I-84 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $126,776.
Management Systems Analyst,Senior/Seattle Fire Department
Jeffrey Harper holds the role of Management Systems Analyst,Senior at Seattle Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $126,360.
Executive Assistant/Seattle Fire Department
Steph Renaud holds the role of Executive Assistant at Seattle Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $126,360.
Fire Lieutenant, Senior-90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
Pierre Gauweiler works as a Fire Lieutenant, Senior-90.46 Hrs for Seattle Fire Department. Pierre earned $125,549 in 2024.
Fire Lieutenant, Senior-90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
Bradley Bolender works as a Fire Lieutenant, Senior-90.46 Hrs for Seattle Fire Department. Bradley earned $125,549 in 2024.
Fire Lieutenant, Senior-90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
Michael Bollinger works as a Fire Lieutenant, Senior-90.46 Hrs for Seattle Fire Department. Michael earned $125,549 in 2024.
Fire Lieutenant, Senior-90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
At Seattle Fire Department, Daniel Boxley serves as a Fire Lieutenant, Senior-90.46 Hrs. Their 2024 pay totaled $125,549.
Fire Lieutenant, Senior-90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
Thomas Burke is a Fire Lieutenant, Senior-90.46 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $125,549.
Fire Lieutenant, Senior-90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
Michael Daigle works as a Fire Lieutenant, Senior-90.46 Hrs for Seattle Fire Department. Michael earned $125,549 in 2024.
Fire Lieutenant, Senior-90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
James Dallas works as a Fire Lieutenant, Senior-90.46 Hrs for Seattle Fire Department. James earned $125,549 in 2024.
Fire Lieutenant, Senior-90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
Jeffery Damey is a Fire Lieutenant, Senior-90.46 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $125,549.
Fire Lieutenant, Senior-90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
At Seattle Fire Department, Stephen Eney serves as a Fire Lieutenant, Senior-90.46 Hrs. Their 2024 pay totaled $125,549.
Fire Lieutenant, Senior-90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
Dennis Fenstermaker is a Fire Lieutenant, Senior-90.46 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $125,549.
Fire Lieutenant, Senior-90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
At Seattle Fire Department, Lance Fisher serves as a Fire Lieutenant, Senior-90.46 Hrs. Their 2024 pay totaled $125,549.
Fire Lieutenant, Senior-90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
At Seattle Fire Department, Timothy Hammill serves as a Fire Lieutenant, Senior-90.46 Hrs. Their 2024 pay totaled $125,549.
Fire Lieutenant, Senior-90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
Jeanna Hopkins is a Fire Lieutenant, Senior-90.46 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $125,549.
Fire Lieutenant, Senior-90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department
Eric Jensen is a Fire Lieutenant, Senior-90.46 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $125,549.