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Firefighter salary in Tennessee

Average salary
$54,500/yr
Based on 1,295 income tax records
$28,500
$93,500
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$45K
 
$49K
 
$57K
 
$65K
 
$67K
$28,500
$93,500
How much do Firefighters make?
The average total salary for a Firefighter is $54,500 per year. This is based on data from 1,295 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Firefighter and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Firefighter salary can vary between $28,500 to $93,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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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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Shelby County Government, Tennessee
25 income tax records
$72,500/yr
$55K – $85K
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US Department Of Defense, Tennessee
24 income tax records
$71,000/yr
$28K – $87K
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City Of Memphis, Tennessee
175 income tax records
$68,500/yr
$42K – $97K
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Metropolitan Government Of Nashville And Davidson County, Tennessee
109 income tax records
$62,500/yr
$40K – $91K
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City Of Franklin Tennessee, Tennessee
19 income tax records
$59,500/yr
$49K – $82K
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City Of Hendersonville, Tennessee
22 income tax records
$59,000/yr
$47K – $76K
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City Of Bartlett, Tennessee
10 income tax records
$58,000/yr
$25K – $67K
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City Of Knoxville, Tennessee
62 income tax records
$57,000/yr
$43K – $82K
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City Of Johnson City, Tennessee
25 income tax records
$55,000/yr
$39K – $69K
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City Of Kingsport, Tennessee
15 income tax records
$53,000/yr
$34K – $75K
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Rural Metro Of Tennessee, Tennessee
16 income tax records
$52,500/yr
$34K – $91K
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City Of Murfreesboro, Tennessee
21 income tax records
$49,500/yr
$41K – $82K
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City Of Oak Ridge, Tennessee
14 income tax records
$48,500/yr
$43K – $58K
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City Of Cleveland, Tennessee
13 income tax records
$47,500/yr
$38K – $78K
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City Of Gallatin, Tennessee
13 income tax records
$47,500/yr
$29K – $61K
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City Of Columbia, Tennessee
17 income tax records
$47,000/yr
$42K – $78K
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City Of Jackson, Tennessee
27 income tax records
$47,000/yr
$38K – $63K
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City Of Morristown, Tennessee
14 income tax records
$46,000/yr
$39K – $65K
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City Of Clarksville, Tennessee
37 income tax records
$44,000/yr
$36K – $64K
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Bradley County Mayor, Tennessee
12 income tax records
$43,500/yr
$34K – $57K
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City Of Chattanooga, Tennessee
62 income tax records
$41,500/yr
$27K – $61K

Firefighter demographics in Tennessee

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39% are single
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61% are married
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52% have kids
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59% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Firefighters in Tennessee

1,295 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a firefighter in Tennessee is $54,500 per year. Firefighter salaries in Tennessee can vary between $28,500 to $93,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.
This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 1,295 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as firefighter.
The following companies offer the highest salaries for firefighters in Tennessee: Shelby County Government ($72,500 a year), US Department of Defense ($71,000 a year), and City of Memphis ($68,500 a year).
The following cities offer the highest salaries for firefighters in Tennessee: Smyrna, TN ($73,500 a year), Arlington, TN ($71,000 a year), and Cordova, TN ($68,500 a year).
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.