How much does a Firefighter make?
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$51,360
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Firefighter is $51,360 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $47,681 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $3,679 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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Related Job Titles
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Some related job titles are Fire Fighter Salaries with median pay of $51,317, Firefighter/EMT Salaries with median pay of $56,912, Fireman Salaries with median pay of $48,501.
Top Paying Companies
For a Firefighter in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Firefighter in United States. Employers include FDNY, Los Angeles Fire Department and Orange County Government, Florida.
Top Paying Companies
For Firefighter in United States
| 1 | FDNY | $78,043 | |
| 2 | Los Angeles Fire Department | $75,848 | |
| 3 | Orange County Government, Florida | $72,195 | |
| 4 | Colorado Springs Fire Department | $71,920 | |
| 5 | US Navy | $71,364 | |
| 6 | US Department of Defense | $69,335 | |
| 7 | City of Houston | $68,857 | |
| 8 | Columbia Fire Department (South Carolina) | $68,335 | |
| 9 | Indianapolis Fire Department | $66,355 | |
| 10 | Chicago Fire Department | $66,299 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Firefighter in United States
The top 3 paying industries for a Firefighter in United States are Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $69,335, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $66,327 and Nonprofit & NGO with a median total pay of $46,145.
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Aerospace & Defense
The top paying company in Aerospace & Defense for Firefighter is US Department of Defense.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
Job opportunities in military and protective services depend heavily on government budgets that may not be flexible. Pay scales rely heavily on time in service and are less-performance based, but public sector benefits can be attractive. Protective services roles are also an opportunity for veterans looking to transition into civilian roles. Education requirements in military and protective services vary, though many jobs don't require a Bachelor's degree.
A Firefighter salary range in US can vary based on important factors such as education, skills, certifications, and years of experience. A Firefighter in US can expect to see an entry level salary range of $31,593 to $98,877 per year, based on 2,782 salary contributions. At the highest seniority level, an experienced Firefighter in US can make a salary range of $32,337 to $65,793 with at least 2 years of experience, based on 9 salary contributions. The top 3 companies in US where a Firefighter gets the highest compensation are Constellis Group, Pacific Architects & Engineers, Inc. and National Guard Bureau. Bigger companies typically pay 18.39% less than smaller companies for a Firefighter.
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Firefighter pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Firefighter is $47,681 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Firefighter salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 1415 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Firefighter employees.
The highest salary for a Firefighter in United States is $76,417 per year.
The lowest salary for a Firefighter in United States is $29,752 per year.
If you are thinking of becoming a Firefighter or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Firefighter.