Firefighter salary in Washington Metro Area, DC

Average salary
$78,500/yr
Based on 870 income tax records
$43,000
$151,000
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$59K
 
$71K
 
$91K
 
$101K
 
$106K
$43,000
$151,000
How much do Firefighters make?
The average total salary for a Firefighter is $78,500 per year. This is based on data from 870 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Firefighter and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Firefighter salary can vary between $43,000 to $151,000 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 location

Firefighter salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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Fairfax County, Stafford County, VA
111 income tax records
$106,000/yr
$62K – $151K
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US Department Of Defense, Stafford County, VA
10 income tax records
$88,000/yr
$67K – $93K
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Montgomery County Maryland, Frederick County, MD
59 income tax records
$85,500/yr
$51K – $167K
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County Of Loudoun Virginia Finan, Loudoun County, VA
24 income tax records
$84,500/yr
$66K – $144K
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District Of Columbia, District Of Columbia County, DC
37 income tax records
$84,000/yr
$51K – $112K
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Arlington County Government, Fairfax County, VA
10 income tax records
$82,500/yr
$55K – $133K
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Prince William County, Spotsylvania County, VA
49 income tax records
$76,500/yr
$48K – $100K
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Prince Georges County Active Em, Calvert County, MD
29 income tax records
$73,500/yr
$52K – $122K
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Spotsylvania County, Spotsylvania County, VA
14 income tax records
$70,500/yr
$52K – $95K
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Frederick County Government, Frederick County, MD
22 income tax records
$64,500/yr
$46K – $88K

Firefighter demographics in Washington Metro Area, DC

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47% are single
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53% are married
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48% have kids
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63% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Firefighters in Washington Metro Area, DC

870 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a firefighter in Washington Metro Area, DC is $78,500 per year. Firefighter salaries in Washington Metro Area, DC can vary between $43,000 to $151,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 870 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as firefighter.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for firefighters near Washington Metro Area, DC: Fairfax County ($106,000 a year), US Department of Defense ($88,000 a year), and Montgomery County Maryland ($85,500 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for firefighters near Washington Metro Area, DC: Gainesville, VA ($112,500 a year), Springfield, VA ($103,000 a year), and Stephens City, VA ($101,500 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.