Firefighter salary in Pennsylvania

Average salary
$85,500/yr
Based on 721 income tax records
$42,500
$147,000
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$63K
 
$78K
 
$91K
 
$90K
 
$94K
$42,500
$147,000
How much do Firefighters make?
The average total salary for a Firefighter is $85,500 per year. This is based on data from 721 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Firefighter and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Firefighter salary can vary between $42,500 to $147,000 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.

From consenting TurboTax customers

Firefighter salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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Montgomery County Maryland, Pennsylvania
18 income tax records
$104,500/yr
$65K – $182K
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City Of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
204 income tax records
$96,500/yr
$52K – $167K
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US Department Of Defense, Pennsylvania
38 income tax records
$89,000/yr
$32K – $114K
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City Of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
98 income tax records
$88,000/yr
$60K – $149K
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City Of Reading, Pennsylvania
12 income tax records
$85,000/yr
$47K – $106K
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Allentown City, Pennsylvania
19 income tax records
$85,000/yr
$69K – $112K
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The City Of Easton, Pennsylvania
10 income tax records
$80,500/yr
$66K – $97K
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City Of Scranton, Pennsylvania
15 income tax records
$77,500/yr
$42K – $86K
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Anne Arundel County, Pennsylvania
18 income tax records
$72,500/yr
$51K – $116K
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City Of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
10 income tax records
$71,500/yr
$58K – $88K
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York Area United Fire Rescue, Pennsylvania
10 income tax records
$66,500/yr
$42K – $82K

Firefighter demographics in Pennsylvania

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46% are single
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54% are married
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53% have kids
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70% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Firefighters in Pennsylvania

721 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a firefighter in Pennsylvania is $85,500 per year. Firefighter salaries in Pennsylvania can vary between $42,500 to $147,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 721 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as firefighter.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for firefighters in Pennsylvania: Montgomery County Maryland ($104,500 a year), City of Philadelphia ($96,500 a year), and US Department of Defense ($89,000 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for firefighters in Pennsylvania: Philadelphia, PA ($95,500 a year), Pittsburgh, PA ($88,000 a year), and Bethlehem, PA ($82,500 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.