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Firefighter salary in Chicago Metro Area, IL

Average salary
$94,000/yr
Based on 946 income tax records
$34,500
$154,500
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$56K
 
$84K
 
$98K
 
$110K
 
$121K
$34,500
$154,500
How much do Firefighters make?
The average total salary for a Firefighter is $94,000 per year. This is based on data from 946 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Firefighter and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Firefighter salary can vary between $34,500 to $154,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Firefighter salary by company

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City Of Chicago, Cook County, IL
239 income tax records
$108,500/yr
$68K – $168K

Firefighter demographics in Chicago Metro Area, IL

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42% are single
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58% are married
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51% have kids
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73% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Firefighters in Chicago Metro Area, IL

946 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a firefighter in Chicago Metro Area, IL is $94,000 per year. Firefighter salaries in Chicago Metro Area, IL can vary between $34,500 to $154,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.
This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 946 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as firefighter.
The following cities offer the highest salaries for firefighters near Chicago Metro Area, IL: Chicago, IL ($106,000 a year), Naperville, IL ($97,500 a year), and Lake Villa, IL ($96,000 a year).
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.