Firefighter salary in Charlotte, NC

The average salary for a Firefighter is $46,284 per year in Charlotte, NC. This figure is based on 3 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on June 15, 2026.

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Firefighter salaries in Charlotte, NC typically range between a low of $89,004 and a high of $90,612 per year, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Firefighter in Charlotte, NC include Jacksonville, NC at $83,918 per year, Wilmington, NC at $72,397 per year, and Cary, NC at $63,186 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Firefighter in Charlotte, NC include City of Charlotte, NC ($53,278 per year) and City of Monroe ($33,405 per year).