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Firefighter salary in North Carolina

Average salary
$49,500/yr
Based on 1,882 income tax records
$27,000
$87,000
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$42K
 
$47K
 
$55K
 
$57K
 
$55K
$27,000
$87,000
How much do Firefighters make?
The average total salary for a Firefighter is $49,500 per year. This is based on data from 1,882 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Firefighter and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Firefighter salary can vary between $27,000 to $87,000 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

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Firefighter salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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US Department Of Defense, North Carolina
95 income tax records
$70,000/yr
$25K – $95K
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Town Of Cary, North Carolina
39 income tax records
$63,000/yr
$47K – $87K
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City Of Charlotte, North Carolina
104 income tax records
$58,500/yr
$39K – $87K
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Town Of Apex, North Carolina
15 income tax records
$58,500/yr
$49K – $97K
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City Of Raleigh, North Carolina
93 income tax records
$54,500/yr
$35K – $83K
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Pender Ems And Fire, North Carolina
16 income tax records
$53,000/yr
$29K – $68K
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City Of High Point Nc, North Carolina
20 income tax records
$52,000/yr
$39K – $76K
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Town Of Mooresville, North Carolina
10 income tax records
$51,500/yr
$45K – $97K
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City Of Chesapeake, North Carolina
11 income tax records
$50,500/yr
$44K – $71K
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New Hanover County, North Carolina
12 income tax records
$49,500/yr
$42K – $64K
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City Of Asheville, North Carolina
45 income tax records
$49,000/yr
$34K – $89K
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City Of Wilson, North Carolina
10 income tax records
$49,000/yr
$39K – $69K
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City Of Greensboro, North Carolina
74 income tax records
$48,500/yr
$38K – $73K
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City Of Salisbury, North Carolina
10 income tax records
$47,000/yr
$37K – $62K
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City Of Kannapolis, North Carolina
13 income tax records
$47,000/yr
$40K – $68K
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City Of Rocky Mount, North Carolina
12 income tax records
$47,000/yr
$35K – $63K
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Town Of Chapel Hill, North Carolina
13 income tax records
$45,500/yr
$36K – $70K
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City Of Hickory, North Carolina
10 income tax records
$45,000/yr
$35K – $53K
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City Of Durham, North Carolina
49 income tax records
$44,500/yr
$34K – $76K
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Town Of Holly Springs, North Carolina
10 income tax records
$43,500/yr
$38K – $66K
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City Of Winstonsalem, North Carolina
49 income tax records
$42,500/yr
$33K – $57K
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City Of Wilmington, North Carolina
32 income tax records
$42,000/yr
$20K – $65K
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City Of Fayetteville, North Carolina
59 income tax records
$41,500/yr
$32K – $69K
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City Of Gastonia, North Carolina
12 income tax records
$41,000/yr
$34K – $53K
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City Of Goldsboro, North Carolina
11 income tax records
$38,000/yr
$34K – $45K
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City Of Concord, North Carolina
22 income tax records
$37,000/yr
$23K – $57K
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City Of Statesville, North Carolina
10 income tax records
$37,000/yr
$34K – $59K
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City Of Greenville, North Carolina
14 income tax records
$34,500/yr
$31K – $59K

Firefighter demographics in North Carolina

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40% are single
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60% are married
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52% have kids
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64% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Firefighters in North Carolina

1,882 full-time salaries from 2019
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FAQS
The average salary for a firefighter in North Carolina is $49,500 per year. Firefighter salaries in North Carolina can vary between $27,000 to $87,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.
This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 1,882 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as firefighter.
The following companies offer the highest salaries for firefighters in North Carolina: US Department of Defense ($70,000 a year), Town of Cary ($63,000 a year), and City of Charlotte ($58,500 a year).
The following cities offer the highest salaries for firefighters in North Carolina: Huntersville, NC ($72,500 a year), Monroe, NC ($62,000 a year), and Mooresville, NC ($60,000 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.