California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Fire Fighter Salary in the United States

How much does a Fire Fighter make at companies like California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection in the United States? The average salary for Fire Fighter at companies like California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection in the United States is $66,835 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $62,005 and $83,674. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.  View the Cost of Living in Major Cities

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A firefighter is a rescuer extensively trained in firefighting, primarily to extinguish hazardous fires that threaten life, property and the environment as well as to rescue people and animals from dangerous situations. The complexity of modern, industrialized life has created an increase in the skills needed in firefighting technology. The fire service, also known in some countries as the fire brigade or fire department, is one of the three main emergency services. From urban areas to aboard ships, firefighters have become ubiquitous around the world....

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$62,005 Low Average $66,835 High $83,674

Understand the total compensation opportunity for Fire Fighter at companies like California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
$62,005
$83,674
$66,835

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
$62,080
$85,126
$68,272
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for Fire Fighter in companies like California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection in the United States. The base salary for Fire Fighter in companies like California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection range from $62,005 to $83,674 with the average base salary of $66,835. The total cash compensation, which includes bonus, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,080 to $85,126 with the average total cash compensation of $68,272.
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