Firefighter salary in New Jersey

The average salary for a firefighter in New Jersey is $75,500 per year. Firefighter salaries in New Jersey can vary between $34,500 to $145,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 556 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as firefighter.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for firefighters in New Jersey: City of Trenton ($106,000 a year), Township of Edison ($106,000 a year), and City of Newark ($92,500 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for firefighters in New Jersey: Trenton, NJ ($85,000 a year), East Orange, NJ ($69,500 a year), and Newark, NJ ($66,500 a year).