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Firefighter salary in United States, 2026
How much does a Firefighter make in the United States?
Average base salary
$58,550
- Hour
- Day
- Week
- Month
- Year
Average $58,550
Low $39,596
High $86,577
The average salary for a firefighter is $58,550 per year in the United States. 1.9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).
Highest paying companies for Firefighter in United States
Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.American Land & Leisure
$392,600per year
Olgoonik
$159,000per year
College of the Desert
$145,891per year
Pacific Gas and Electric
$126,630per year
Air Methods
$123,263per year
Town Of Hillsborough
$121,815per year
