Firefighter salary in San Diego County, CA

The average salary for a firefighter in San Diego County, CA is $88,500 per year. Firefighter salaries in San Diego County, CA can vary between $36,500 to $156,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 337 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as firefighter.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for firefighters in San Diego County, CA: City of Chula Vista ($119,500 a year), City of San Diego ($93,500 a year), and State of California ($85,500 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for firefighters in San Diego County, CA: Apple Valley, CA ($134,000 a year), San Clemente, CA ($130,500 a year), and Newbury Park, CA ($128,500 a year).