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Firefighter Salary in New York

Explore firefighter salaries in New York including median pay, entry-level and senior compensation, and how it compares to the national average.

Median Salary in NY
$75,450
Monthly: $6,288
Biweekly: $2,902
Entry Level
$45,530
Monthly: $3,794
Biweekly: $1,751
Senior Level
$106,671
Monthly: $8,889
Biweekly: $4,103
Job Growth
11%
Projected 10-year growth

Salary Breakdown

Pay PeriodEntry LevelMedianSenior
Annual$45,530$75,450$106,671
Monthly$3,794$6,288$8,889
Biweekly$1,751$2,902$4,103
Weekly$876$1,451$2,051
Hourly$22$36$51

NY vs National Comparison

National Median
$60,360
NY Median
$75,450
Difference
+$15,090
Multiplier
1.25x
National
NY

About This Career

Respond to fires and emergencies to protect lives and property.

Education

High school diploma; firefighter training and certification required

Key Skills

Emergency ResponsePhysical FitnessTeamworkFire Safety

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