Firefighter salary in the United States

How much does a Firefighter make in the United States?

Median base salary

Government data

$59,280

Median $59,280
Low $34,910High $101,040

Based on 345,990 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in United States (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$34,910
25th percentile
$44,490
75th percentile
$77,250
90th percentile
$101,040

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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