SALARY · FIREFIGHTERS · DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Firefighters salary in District of Columbia
You do not need a national average when you are deciding about one state. This page sticks to District of Columbia for firefighters. The median here was $75,870 a year, and the rest of the page shows how wide the range runs around it.
MEDIAN ANNUAL SALARY
$36 per hour at the median · That is $16,590 (28.0 percent) above the national median of $59,280 for this occupation.
Salary range
| Measure | Annual |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $65,090 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $75,870 |
| 75th percentile | $92,110 |
| Mean | $79,550 |
The middle half of workers earned from $65,090 to $92,110 a year. Hourly pay matters if your hours vary. An annual figure can look strong while the hourly rate tells a different story, especially in jobs with seasonal hours or overtime. Check both before you compare two offers.
What stays in your pocket on the median salary
ESTIMATED PAY BEFORE STATE TAX
State tax is not in this figure. State tax for District of Columbia is not included, because the full 2026 state table for District of Columbia has not been verified in this build. Treat this figure as before state tax, not as a final take-home figure.
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