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Firefighter/Paramedic salary in California, 2026
How much does a Firefighter/Paramedic make in California?
Average base salary
$108,302
- Hour
- Month
- Year
38%
above national averageAverage $108,302
Low $78,722
High $148,998
The average salary for a firefighter/paramedic is $108,302 per year in California. 193 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).
Highest paying companies for Firefighter/Paramedic in California
Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.CITY OF REDWOOD CITY
$143,633per year
City Of Mountain View
$141,336per year
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
$141,074per year
City of Palo Alto
$139,745per year
CITY OF MILPITAS
$136,278per year
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
$129,186per year
