How much does a Firefighter make?
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$31K
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$51K
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How much does a Firefighter make? The national average salary for a Firefighter is $51,368 in United States. Filter by location to see Firefighter salaries in your area. Salary estimates are based on 745 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Firefighter employees.
What is the salary trajectory for a Firefighter?
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What is the salary trajectory for a Firefighter?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Firefighter | $51,368 /yr |
| Senior Firefighter | $46,126 /yr |
| Assistant Chief Firefighter | $51,368 /yr |
What are some related job titles for a Firefighter?
Fire Fighter
$53,776
per year
Firefighter/EMT
$49,815
per year
Fireman
$51,999
per year
Recent User Submitted Salaries for Firefighter/EMT in United States of America
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Share Salary Anonymously$21,776
/yrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Firefighter/EMT with more than 15 years of experience
$85,000
/yrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Firefighter/EMT with more than 15 years of experience
$45,600
/yrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Firefighter/EMT with 1 to 3 years of experience
$18
/hrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Firefighter/EMT with less than one year of experience
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Share Salary Anonymously$34,000
/yrAvg Base Salary9 days ago by a Firefighter with 1 to 3 years of experience
$45,000
/yrAvg Base Salary9 days ago by a Firefighter/EMT with 7 to 9 years of experience
$18
/hrAvg Base Salary9 days ago by a Firefighter with 1 to 3 years of experience
$48,000
/yrAvg Base Salary9 days ago by a Firefighter with 4 to 6 years of experience
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Recent User Submitted Salaries for Firefighter/EMT
| Base Pay | Cash Bonus | Stock Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| $22K /yr | ||
| $85K /yr | ||
| $46K /yr | ||
| $18 /hr | ||
| $34K /yr | ||
| $45K /yr | ||
| $18 /hr | ||
| $48K /yr |
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San Francisco Fire Department
Firefighter$76K
$223K
$76,338 - $223,021 Range
Baton Rouge Fire Department
Firefighter$32K
$40K
$32,064 - $40,118 Range
Firefighter Salaries
Frequently asked questions about a Firefighter salaries
The national average salary for a Firefighter is $51,368 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Firefighter salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 745 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Firefighter employees.
The highest salary for a Firefighter in United States is $86,501 per year.
The lowest salary for a Firefighter in United States is $30,504 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.