How much does a Volunteer Firefighter make in Gary, IN?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Volunteer Firefighter in Gary, IN is $69,626. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $63,840 to $87,097, with most professionals earning between $58,572 and $103,004.

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Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Volunteer Firefighter in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Volunteer Firefighter in Gary, IN. The base salary for Volunteer Firefighter ranges from $63,840 to $87,097 with the average base salary of $69,626. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,038 to $88,581 with the average total cash compensation of $71,089.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $69,626 $63,840 - $87,097
Bonus $1,463 $198 - $1,483
Total Pay $71,089 $64,038 - $88,581
* 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.
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Firefighter LOCATION Gary, IN MINIMUM SALARY $52,919 MAXIMUM SALARY $65,826
JOB TITLE Volunteer Coordinator LOCATION Gary, IN MINIMUM SALARY $46,835 MAXIMUM SALARY $59,020
JOB TITLE Firefighter Paramedic LOCATION Gary, IN MINIMUM SALARY $45,484 MAXIMUM SALARY $56,553
JOB TITLE Firefighter Engineer LOCATION Gary, IN MINIMUM SALARY $68,964 MAXIMUM SALARY $81,495
JOB TITLE Firefighter Recruit LOCATION Gary, IN MINIMUM SALARY $57,671 MAXIMUM SALARY $70,749
JOB TITLE Firefighter Trainee LOCATION Gary, IN MINIMUM SALARY $63,840 MAXIMUM SALARY $87,097
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About Gary, Indiana    Gary is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States, 25 miles (40 km) from downtown Chicago, Illinois. Gary is adjacent to the Indiana Dunes Nationa....More

Gary, Indiana  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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