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State of California Firefighter salary in the United States

Average salary
$67,500/yr
Based on 798 income tax records
$30,000
$139,000
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$56K
 
$67K
 
$91K
 
$113K
$30,000
$139,000
How much do Firefighters make?
The average total salary for a State of California Firefighter is $67,500 per year. This is based on data from 798 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Firefighter and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Firefighter salary can vary between $30,000 to $139,000 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

State of California Firefighter demographics

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67% are single
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33% are married
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30% have kids
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39% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for State of California Firefighters

798 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a firefighter in the United States is $67,500 per year. Firefighter salaries in the United States can vary between $30,000 to $139,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 798 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as firefighter.

The following cities offer the highest salaries for firefighters in the United States: San Diego Metro Area, CA ($79,500 a year), Riverside Metro Area, CA ($78,500 a year), and Sacramento Metro Area, CA ($75,500 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.