First responder salary in United States

The average salary for a First Responder is $27.53 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 360 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 5, 2026.

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First Responder salaries typically range between a low of $16.46 and a high of $46.06 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for First Responder include Fairfield, NJ at $38.73 per hour, Campbell, CA at $36.38 per hour, and San Jose, CA at $34.66 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for First Responder include On Site Medical LLC ($250,000 per year) and Consolidated Assurance ($200,000 per year).