Fire Fighter I Salary in Bessemer City, NC

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As of August 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Fire Fighter I in Bessemer City, NC is around $43,730, with an hourly rate of $21. The average salary ranges from $33,991 (10th percentile) to $51,535 (90th percentile), with the majority earning between $38,633 (25th percentile) and $47,815 (75th percentile). A Fire Fighter I's salary is shaped by several key factors, including experience level, specific skills, industry differences, company size, and so on. Below, we'll dive deeper into each of these factors to help you understand how they impact compensation.

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75th Percentile $47,815 $3,985 $920 $23
Average $43,730 $3,644 $841 $21
25th Percentile $38,633 $3,219 $743 $19
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$38,633
Average $43,730/year
$47,815
$3,219
Average $3,644/month
$3,985
$743
Average $841/week
$920
$19
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75th Percentile $47,815 $3,985 $920 $23
Average $43,730 $3,644 $841 $21
25th Percentile $38,633 $3,219 $743 $19

How does experience level affect a Fire Fighter I's Salary?

An entry-level Fire Fighter I with under 1 year experience makes about $42,056. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Fire Fighter I makes around $42,970. After 2-4 years, the Fire Fighter I pay rises to about $44,767. Those senior Fire Fighter I with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $45,742, and those Fire Fighter I having 8 years or more experience are expected to earn about $45,864 on average.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Fire Fighter I $42,056
Intermediate Level Fire Fighter I $42,970
Senior Level Fire Fighter I $44,767
Specialist Level Fire Fighter I $45,742
Expert Level Fire Fighter I $45,864
$42,056 0 yr
$42,970 < 2 yrs
$44,767 2-4 yrs
$45,742 5-8 yrs
$45,864 > 8 yrs
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