Firefighter Trainee Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Firefighter Trainee make in Chicago, IL? The average Firefighter Trainee salary in Chicago, IL is $71,030 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $65,130 and $88,855. 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.

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Firefighter Exam Registration

City of Johnson City - Johnson City , TN

... firefighter trainee as defined by the City of Johnson City, and not have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude other than a minor traffic violation. Applicants must ...

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Fire Truck Aerial Apparatus Inspector

Industrial Inspection & Analysis - Portland , OR

NFPA requires an ISO/IEC accredited company to perform inspections of firefighting aerial equipment ... until such time the trainee can become certified to a lead technician. Medical, dental, vision ...

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Fire Equipment Technician

Industrial Inspection & Analysis - Portland , OR

NFPA requires an ISO/IEC accredited company to perform inspections of firefighting aerial equipment ... until such time the trainee can become certified to a lead technician. Medical, dental, vision ...

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Fire Equipment Technician

Industrial Inspection & Analysis - Omaha , NE

NFPA requires an ISO/IEC accredited company to perform inspections of firefighting aerial equipment ... until such time the trainee can become certified to a lead technician. Medical, dental, vision ...

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Fire Equipment Technician

Industrial Inspection & Analysis - Middletown , PA

NFPA requires an ISO/IEC accredited company to perform inspections of firefighting aerial equipment ... until such time the trainee can become certified to a lead technician. Medical, dental, vision ...

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Fire Truck Aerial Apparatus Inspector

Industrial Inspection & Analysis - Omaha , NE

NFPA requires an ISO/IEC accredited company to perform inspections of firefighting aerial equipment ... until such time the trainee can become certified to a lead technician. Medical, dental, vision ...

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What does a Firefighter Trainee do?

Common responsibilities of a Firefighter Trainee

Participates in fire drills and attends training classes in firefighting, emergency medical techniques and related subjects.

February 07, 2023

Performs related duties as assigned.

March 02, 2023

Participate in specialized training and learn to perform Fire Rescue work, including work which involves an element of personal danger and requires working on extended shifts.

March 09, 2023

Provide support and assistance to Fire Rescue personnel and other BoCC personnel as assigned.

March 09, 2023

Assist Fire Rescue personnel with maintaining the fire truck and other Fire Rescue vehicles in an efficient, operational condition, including checking gas, oil, water, belts, and tires.

March 25, 2023

Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma, and must successfully pass the adult basic education level exam (TABE), certifying minimum 10th grade level reading and math comprehension ability.

April 14, 2023

Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery City-County Personnel's Online Employment Center.

May 02, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Firefighter Trainee in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

65130

88855

71030

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

65334

90371

72525

What is the average salary for Firefighter Trainee in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Firefighter Trainee in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Firefighter Trainee ranges from $65,130 to $88,855 with the average base salary of $71,030. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,334 to $90,371 with the average total cash compensation of $72,525.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$71,030	$65,130 - $88,855
Bonus	$1,495	$205 - $1,516
Total Pay	$72,525	$65,334 - $90,371

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Firefighter Trainee Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,496 - $89,354	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,496 - $89,354	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,421 - $89,253	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,471 - $89,320	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,471 - $89,320	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,005 - $87,321	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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About Chicago, Illinois

Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third most populous city in the United States. With an estimated population of 2,716,450 (2017), it is the most populous city in the Midwest. Chicago is the principal city of the Chicago metropolitan area, often referred to as Chicagoland, and the county seat of Cook County, the second most populous county in the United States. The metropolitan area, at nearly 10 million people, is the third-largest in the United States, and the fourth largest in North A...

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