The following wage estimates for a firefighter are according to the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2007
Median annual earnings of fire fighters were $41,190 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $29,550 and $54,120. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $20,660, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $66,140. Median annual earnings were $41,600 in local government, $41,070 in the Federal Government, and $37,000 in State governments.
Median annual earnings of first-line supervisors/managers of fire fighting and prevention workers were $62,900 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $50,180 and $79,060. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $36,820, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $97,820. First-line supervisors/managers of fire fighting and prevention workers employed in local government earned a median of about $64,070 a year.
Median annual earnings of fire inspectors and investigators were $48,050 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $36,960 and $61,160 a year. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $29,840, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $74,930. Fire inspectors and investigators employed in local government earned a median of about $49,690 a year.
According to the International City-County Management Association, average salaries in 2006 for sworn full-time positions were as follows:
Minimum annual base salary
Fire chief $73,435
Deputy chief 66,420
Assistant fire chief 61,887
Battalion chief 62,199
Fire captain 51,808
Fire lieutenant 47,469
Fire prevention/code inspector 45,951
Engineer 43,232
Maximum annual base salary
Fire chief $95,271
Deputy chief 84,284
Assistant fire chief 78,914
Battalion chief 78,611
Fire captain 62,785
Fire lieutenant 56,511
Fire prevention/code inspector 58,349
Engineer 56,045
Fire fighters who average more than a certain number of work hours per week are required to be paid overtime. The hours threshold is determined by the department. Fire fighters often earn overtime for working extra shifts to maintain minimum staffing levels or during special emergencies.
Fire fighters receive benefits that usually include medical and liability insurance, vacation and sick leave, and some paid holidays. Almost all fire departments provide protective clothing (helmets, boots, and coats) and breathing apparatus, and many also provide dress uniforms. Fire fighters generally are covered by pension plans, often providing retirement at half pay after 25 years of service or if the individual is disabled in the line of duty.
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62,520
Depends on the country/state.
Delaware's firemen are volunteer.
Below is a link to there pay scale.
$50,000
Only $30,000.
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£36000 $45,000 in Houston
$40million.
The 'black gang', as they were known, consisted of 175 firemen plus more than 75 trimmers.
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35 a lb