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US Department of Defense Firefighter salary in the United States

Average salary
$69,000/yr
Based on 1,747 income tax records
$21,500
$102,500
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$28K
 
$62K
 
$76K
 
$83K
 
$78K
$21,500
$102,500
How much do Firefighters make?
The average total salary for a US Department of Defense Firefighter is $69,000 per year. This is based on data from 1,747 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Firefighter and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Firefighter salary can vary between $21,500 to $102,500 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.

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US Department of Defense Firefighter salary by location

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US Department of Defense Firefighter demographics

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38% are single
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62% are married
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55% have kids
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61% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for US Department of Defense Firefighters

1,747 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a firefighter in the United States is $69,000 per year. Firefighter salaries in the United States can vary between $21,500 to $102,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.
This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 1,747 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as firefighter.
The following cities offer the highest salaries for firefighters in the United States: Reno Metro Area, NV ($82,000 a year), Baltimore Metro Area, MD ($81,500 a year), and New York Metro Area, NY ($81,500 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.