As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Firefighter Paramedic in Aurora, IL is $50,205, equivalent to $24 per hour, $965 weekly, or $4,184 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Firefighter Paramedic in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Firefighter Paramedic in Aurora, IL vary widely, spanning from $40,759 to $60,335. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($45,261) and 75th percentile ($55,507), while top earners (90th percentile) make $60,335 per year. This $10,246 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Critical Thinking or CPR, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Aurora Firefighter Paramedic often earn 2.1% lower than national averages. However, Aurora currently ranks 352 statewide for Firefighter Paramedic job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Firefighter Paramedic Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Firefighter Paramedic Salary $40,759 Aurora, IL November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Firefighter Paramedic Salary $45,261 Aurora, IL November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Firefighter Paramedic Salary $50,205 Aurora, IL November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Firefighter Paramedic Salary $55,507 Aurora, IL November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Firefighter Paramedic Salary $60,335 Aurora, IL November 01, 2026
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What is a Firefighter Paramedic ?

A paramedic is a specialist healthcare professional who responds to emergency calls for medical help outside of a hospital. Paramedics mainly work as part of the emergency medical services (EMS), most often in ambulances. The scope of practice of a paramedic varies among countries, but generally includes autonomous decision making around the emergency care of patients. Not all ambulance personnel are paramedics, although the term is sometimes used informally to refer to any ambulance personnel. In English-speaking countries, there is an official distinction between paramedics and emergency m...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Firefighter Paramedic in Aurora, IL. The base salary for Firefighter Paramedic ranges from $45,261 to $55,507 with the average base salary of $50,205. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $52,580 to $65,015 with the average total cash compensation of $58,241.
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About Aurora, Illinois    Aurora, a suburb of Chicago, is a city in DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. Located primarily in DuPage and Kan....More

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