City of Chicago
Fire
Official budget title
Chicago Fire Department
$901.7 million
Exact amount: $901,671,972.00
Calendar year 2026
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Pay for workers | $538,347,856.00 | 59.7% |
| Raises and back pay | $104,729,803.00 | 11.6% |
| Other worker pay and benefits | $94,643,086.00 | 10.5% |
| Overtime | $93,426,401.00 | 10.4% |
| Grant money not yet assigned to projects | $26,148,607.00 | 2.9% |
| Programs and other costs | $21,187,400.00 | 2.3% |
| Contracts and services | $18,699,624.00 | 2.1% |
| Supplies and equipment | $4,451,495.00 | 0.5% |
| Travel | $37,700.00 | <0.1% |
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