Firefighter salary in Riverside, CA
How much does a Firefighter make in Riverside, CA?
Average base salary
Most common benefits
The average salary for a firefighter is $46,858 per year in Riverside, CA. 11 salaries reported, updated at June 11, 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 Riverside, CA?
Firefighter/Paramedic
5 job openingsAverage $60,509 per year
Firefighter/Emt
Job openingsAverage $47,876 per year
Wildland Firefighter
1 job openingsAverage $19.67 per hour
Fire Chief
3 job openingsAverage $90,982 per year
Volunteer Firefighter
8 job openingsAverage $19.26 per hour
First Responder
93 job openingsAverage $23.92 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.
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