Firefighter salary in Denver Metro Area, CO

Average salary
$86,000/yr
Based on 557 income tax records
$43,500
$138,500
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$60K
 
$76K
 
$89K
 
$97K
 
$100K
$43,500
$138,500
How much do Firefighters make?
The average total salary for a Firefighter is $86,000 per year. This is based on data from 557 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Firefighter and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Firefighter salary can vary between $43,500 to $138,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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Firefighter salary by location

Firefighter salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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Arvada Fire Protection District, Jefferson County, CO
11 income tax records
$107,500/yr
$88K – $178K
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City And County Of Denver, Denver County, CO
103 income tax records
$95,500/yr
$53K – $110K
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South Metro Fire Rescue Fpd, Jefferson County, CO
58 income tax records
$93,000/yr
$51K – $103K
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West Metro Fire, Jefferson County, CO
19 income tax records
$91,000/yr
$62K – $118K
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City Of Aurora, Arapahoe County, CO
49 income tax records
$76,500/yr
$63K – $131K

Firefighter demographics in Denver Metro Area, CO

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41% are single
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59% are married
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45% have kids
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75% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Firefighters in Denver Metro Area, CO

557 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a firefighter in Denver Metro Area, CO is $86,000 per year. Firefighter salaries in Denver Metro Area, CO can vary between $43,500 to $138,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 557 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as firefighter.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for firefighters near Denver Metro Area, CO: Arvada Fire Protection District ($107,500 a year), City and County of Denver ($95,500 a year), and South Metro Fire Rescue Fpd ($93,000 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for firefighters near Denver Metro Area, CO: Brighton, CO ($97,500 a year), Castle Rock, CO ($95,500 a year), and Commerce City, CO ($92,000 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.