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Firefighter salary in California, 2026

How much does a Firefighter make in California?

Average base salary

$59,120
same
as national average
Average $59,120
Low $39,657
High $88,135

The average salary for a firefighter is $59,120 per year in California. 685 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 27, 2026).

Firefighter job openings in California

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Firefighter Reserve
Pechanga Tribal Government2.7out of 5 stars.
Temecula, CA
$17 an hour
Part-time
1 month ago

Highest paying companies for Firefighter in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
College of the Desert
 
$145,891per year
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Pacific Gas and Electric
 
$126,630per year
Town Of Hillsborough
 
$121,815per year
CITY OF HAYWARD
 
$119,546per year
City and County of San Francis...
 
$118,337per year
City of Oakland, CA
 
$114,294per year

Highest paying cities for Firefighters near California

  1. Riverside, CA
    $121,209 per year
  2. Visalia, CA
    $101,223 per year
  3. San Diego, CA
    $95,692 per year
  4. San Jose, CA
    $79,834 per year
  5. Los Angeles, CA
    $57,704 per year

Where can a Firefighter earn more?

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