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City of Seattle / Seattle Fire Department

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Seattle Fire Department

Source file: City of Seattle — Wage Data / ingested Jun 19, 2026

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.

Year
2024
Total payroll
$134.1M
Employees
1,130
Median total
$114,525
Highest record
$373,464

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$118,655 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$90,979
$107,037
$114,525
$125,549
$145,434

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).

Largest job titles

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

Employees

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Adedapo Odupitan

Firefighter-Paramedic Tech-90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department

2024 total comp
$125,237
Base pay
$125,237
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,237
Hourly rate
$60

Adedapo Odupitan holds the role of Firefighter-Paramedic Tech-90.46 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $125,237.

Thomas Applegate

Firefighter-Paramedic Tech-90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department

2024 total comp
$125,237
Base pay
$125,237
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,237
Hourly rate
$60

Thomas Applegate is a Firefighter-Paramedic Tech-90.46 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $125,237.

Steven Kanda

Firefighter-Paramedic Tech-90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department

2024 total comp
$125,237
Base pay
$125,237
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,237
Hourly rate
$60

Steven Kanda holds the role of Firefighter-Paramedic Tech-90.46 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $125,237.

Christopher Gutierrez

Firefighter-Paramedic Tech-90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department

2024 total comp
$125,237
Base pay
$125,237
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,237
Hourly rate
$60

Christopher Gutierrez holds the role of Firefighter-Paramedic Tech-90.46 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $125,237.

Michael Duncan

Firefighter-Paramedic Tech-90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department

2024 total comp
$125,237
Base pay
$125,237
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,237
Hourly rate
$60

Michael Duncan works as a Firefighter-Paramedic Tech-90.46 Hrs for Seattle Fire Department. Michael earned $125,237 in 2024.

Joshua Aikins

Firefighter-Paramedic Tech-90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department

2024 total comp
$125,237
Base pay
$125,237
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,237
Hourly rate
$60

Joshua Aikins holds the role of Firefighter-Paramedic Tech-90.46 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $125,237.

Austin Simons

Firefighter-Paramedic Tech-90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department

2024 total comp
$125,237
Base pay
$125,237
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,237
Hourly rate
$60

Austin Simons works as a Firefighter-Paramedic Tech-90.46 Hrs for Seattle Fire Department. Austin earned $125,237 in 2024.

Beau Amrine

Firefighter-Training-80 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department

2024 total comp
$124,051
Base pay
$124,051
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,051
Hourly rate
$60

Beau Amrine holds the role of Firefighter-Training-80 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $124,051.

Cole Russom

Firefighter-Training-80 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department

2024 total comp
$124,051
Base pay
$124,051
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,051
Hourly rate
$60

Cole Russom works as a Firefighter-Training-80 Hrs for Seattle Fire Department. Cole earned $124,051 in 2024.

Adam Iyob

Firefighter Administrative-80 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department

2024 total comp
$124,051
Base pay
$124,051
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,051
Hourly rate
$60

At Seattle Fire Department, Adam Iyob serves as a Firefighter Administrative-80 Hrs. Their 2024 pay totaled $124,051.

Douglas Coulbert

Facilities Support Coordinator/Seattle Fire Department

2024 total comp
$123,989
Base pay
$123,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,989
Hourly rate
$60

Douglas Coulbert is a Facilities Support Coordinator at Seattle Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $123,989.

Josa Bantzer

Firefighter-Dispatcher-84 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department

2024 total comp
$123,885
Base pay
$123,885
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,885
Hourly rate
$60

At Seattle Fire Department, Josa Bantzer serves as a Firefighter-Dispatcher-84 Hrs. Their 2024 pay totaled $123,885.

Treven Sarber

Firefighter-Dispatcher-84 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department

2024 total comp
$123,885
Base pay
$123,885
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,885
Hourly rate
$60

Treven Sarber works as a Firefighter-Dispatcher-84 Hrs for Seattle Fire Department. Treven earned $123,885 in 2024.

Edgar Valentin

Firefighter-Dispatcher-84 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department

2024 total comp
$123,885
Base pay
$123,885
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,885
Hourly rate
$60

Edgar Valentin holds the role of Firefighter-Dispatcher-84 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $123,885.

Lucas Sampson

Firefighter-Dispatcher-84 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department

2024 total comp
$123,885
Base pay
$123,885
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,885
Hourly rate
$60

Lucas Sampson is a Firefighter-Dispatcher-84 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $123,885.

Todd Matthews

Firefighter-Dispatcher-84 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department

2024 total comp
$123,885
Base pay
$123,885
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,885
Hourly rate
$60

At Seattle Fire Department, Todd Matthews serves as a Firefighter-Dispatcher-84 Hrs. Their 2024 pay totaled $123,885.

Jennifer Bessler

Firefighter-Dispatcher-84 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department

2024 total comp
$123,885
Base pay
$123,885
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,885
Hourly rate
$60

Jennifer Bessler works as a Firefighter-Dispatcher-84 Hrs for Seattle Fire Department. Jennifer earned $123,885 in 2024.

Roderick Porter

Firefighter-Dispatcher-84 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department

2024 total comp
$123,885
Base pay
$123,885
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,885
Hourly rate
$60

At Seattle Fire Department, Roderick Porter serves as a Firefighter-Dispatcher-84 Hrs. Their 2024 pay totaled $123,885.

Jason Graebner

Firefighter-Dispatcher-84 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department

2024 total comp
$123,885
Base pay
$123,885
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,885
Hourly rate
$60

Jason Graebner holds the role of Firefighter-Dispatcher-84 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $123,885.

Kristin May

Firefighter-Dispatcher-84 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department

2024 total comp
$123,885
Base pay
$123,885
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,885
Hourly rate
$60

Kristin May is a Firefighter-Dispatcher-84 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $123,885.

Roy Hurley

Firefighter-Dispatcher-84 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department

2024 total comp
$123,885
Base pay
$123,885
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,885
Hourly rate
$60

Roy Hurley holds the role of Firefighter-Dispatcher-84 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $123,885.

Grady Poole

Firefighter-Dispatcher-84 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department

2024 total comp
$123,885
Base pay
$123,885
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,885
Hourly rate
$60

Grady Poole is a Firefighter-Dispatcher-84 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $123,885.

John Lang

Firefighter-Dispatcher-84 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department

2024 total comp
$123,885
Base pay
$123,885
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,885
Hourly rate
$60

John Lang works as a Firefighter-Dispatcher-84 Hrs for Seattle Fire Department. John earned $123,885 in 2024.

Tu Nguyen

Firefighter-Dispatcher-84 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department

2024 total comp
$123,885
Base pay
$123,885
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,885
Hourly rate
$60

Tu Nguyen is a Firefighter-Dispatcher-84 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $123,885.

Paul Hansen

Firefighter-Dispatcher-84 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department

2024 total comp
$123,885
Base pay
$123,885
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,885
Hourly rate
$60

Paul Hansen holds the role of Firefighter-Dispatcher-84 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $123,885.

Gregory Mejlaender

Firefighter-Dispatcher-84 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department

2024 total comp
$123,885
Base pay
$123,885
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,885
Hourly rate
$60

At Seattle Fire Department, Gregory Mejlaender serves as a Firefighter-Dispatcher-84 Hrs. Their 2024 pay totaled $123,885.

Kevin Mcsherry

Firefighter-Dispatcher-84 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department

2024 total comp
$123,885
Base pay
$123,885
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,885
Hourly rate
$60

At Seattle Fire Department, Kevin Mcsherry serves as a Firefighter-Dispatcher-84 Hrs. Their 2024 pay totaled $123,885.

Jeffrey Sullivan

Firefighter-Dispatcher-84 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department

2024 total comp
$123,885
Base pay
$123,885
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,885
Hourly rate
$60

Jeffrey Sullivan is a Firefighter-Dispatcher-84 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $123,885.

Warren Williams

Firefighter-Dispatcher-84 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department

2024 total comp
$123,885
Base pay
$123,885
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,885
Hourly rate
$60

At Seattle Fire Department, Warren Williams serves as a Firefighter-Dispatcher-84 Hrs. Their 2024 pay totaled $123,885.

Cory Barker

Fire Lieutenant-90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department

2024 total comp
$123,094
Base pay
$123,094
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,094
Hourly rate
$59

At Seattle Fire Department, Cory Barker serves as a Fire Lieutenant-90.46 Hrs. Their 2024 pay totaled $123,094.

Jesse Sears

Fire Lieutenant-90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department

2024 total comp
$123,094
Base pay
$123,094
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,094
Hourly rate
$59

Jesse Sears works as a Fire Lieutenant-90.46 Hrs for Seattle Fire Department. Jesse earned $123,094 in 2024.

Jordan Hoffman

Fire Lieutenant-90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department

2024 total comp
$123,094
Base pay
$123,094
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,094
Hourly rate
$59

Jordan Hoffman is a Fire Lieutenant-90.46 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $123,094.

Jasper Bourgette

Fire Lieutenant-90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department

2024 total comp
$123,094
Base pay
$123,094
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,094
Hourly rate
$59

Jasper Bourgette holds the role of Fire Lieutenant-90.46 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $123,094.

Gabriel Culkin

Fire Lieutenant-90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department

2024 total comp
$123,094
Base pay
$123,094
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,094
Hourly rate
$59

Gabriel Culkin holds the role of Fire Lieutenant-90.46 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $123,094.

Loyal Liken

Fire Lieutenant-90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department

2024 total comp
$123,094
Base pay
$123,094
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,094
Hourly rate
$59

Loyal Liken works as a Fire Lieutenant-90.46 Hrs for Seattle Fire Department. Loyal earned $123,094 in 2024.

Adele Botha

Fire Lieutenant-90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department

2024 total comp
$123,094
Base pay
$123,094
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,094
Hourly rate
$59

Adele Botha is a Fire Lieutenant-90.46 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $123,094.

Marissa Luchau

Fire Lieutenant-90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department

2024 total comp
$123,094
Base pay
$123,094
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,094
Hourly rate
$59

Marissa Luchau holds the role of Fire Lieutenant-90.46 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $123,094.

Elijah Sanders

Fire Lieutenant-90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department

2024 total comp
$123,094
Base pay
$123,094
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,094
Hourly rate
$59

At Seattle Fire Department, Elijah Sanders serves as a Fire Lieutenant-90.46 Hrs. Their 2024 pay totaled $123,094.

Anthony Savelli

Fire Lieutenant-90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department

2024 total comp
$123,094
Base pay
$123,094
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,094
Hourly rate
$59

Anthony Savelli works as a Fire Lieutenant-90.46 Hrs for Seattle Fire Department. Anthony earned $123,094 in 2024.

Brett Scarpello

Fire Lieutenant-90.46 Hrs/Seattle Fire Department

2024 total comp
$123,094
Base pay
$123,094
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,094
Hourly rate
$59

Brett Scarpello holds the role of Fire Lieutenant-90.46 Hrs at Seattle Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $123,094.