Firefighter salary in California
How much does a Firefighter make in California?
Average base salary
Most common benefits
The average salary for a firefighter is $57,202 per year in California. 710 salaries reported, updated at May 14, 2022.
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Most common benefits for Firefighters
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Salary satisfaction
Based on 1,253 ratings54% of Firefighters in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
How much do similar professions get paid in California?
Firefighter/Paramedic
40 job openingsAverage $80,871 per year
Firefighter/Emt
20 job openingsAverage $85,899 per year
Wildland Firefighter
93 job openingsAverage $23.01 per hour
Fire Chief
12 job openingsAverage $157,019 per year
Volunteer Firefighter
158 job openingsAverage $20.96 per hour
First Responder
1,942 job openingsAverage $27.38 per hour
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Common questions about salaries for a Firefighter
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Do firefighters get paid weekly?
Firefighters work on a 21-day, 168-hour pay schedule. They receive two different types of paychecks. One type of paycheck is received bi-weekly and is intended to cover 106 hours. The second type of paycheck is paid every three weeks, at the end of the firefighter's 168-hour pay period.
How much do similar professions to a Firefighter get paid?
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