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Firefighter salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Firefighter make in the United States?

Average base salary

$58,632
Average $58,632
Low $39,677
High $86,641

The average salary for a firefighter is $58,632 per year in the United States. 1.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 20, 2026).

Firefighter job openings in United States

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Firefighter
City of Isle of Palms
Isle of Palms, SC
$54,000 - $63,004 a year
Full-time
4 hours ago

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
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Handshake
 
$208,000per year
Olgoonik
 
$159,000per year
College of the Desert
 
$145,891per year
Pacific Gas and Electric
 
$126,630per year
Air Methods
 
$123,263per year

Highest paying cities for Firefighters near United States

  1. Riverside, CA
    $121,209 per year
  2. Visalia, CA
    $101,223 per year
  3. Reno, NV
    $87,949 per year
  4. Mobile, AL
    $64,176 per year
  5. Los Angeles, CA
    $57,704 per year

Where can a Firefighter earn more?

Compare salaries for Firefighters in different locations
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