Firefighter Salary In Florida

The average salary for firefighters in Florida is $48,300 per year. However, that number can vary depending on the size of the fire department, location and experience level of the firefighter. A survey conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics found that firefighters in large metropolitan areas earn an average wage of $51,000 while those employed by smaller departments earned an average annual wage of $41,000.

Firefighters in Florida make more than those employed in other states due to the high cost of living in the state. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Florida has the highest cost of living index at 119.9 percent above the national average. This means that the same amount of money will go further in Florida than it would elsewhere in America because so many basic necessities are more expensive here than elsewhere around the country.

Firefighter Salary In Florida

Firefighter/Paramedic salary in Florida
How much does a Firefighter/Paramedic make in Florida?
Average base salary
$53,237

Per year
13%
below national average
Most common benefits
Others
Dental insurance
The average salary for a firefighter/paramedic is $53,237 per year in Florida. 58 salaries reported, updated at June 24, 2022.

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Top companies for Firefighters/Paramedics in Florida
CITY OF REDWOOD CITY
4.1
17 reviews
12 salaries reported
$105,317
per year

Orange County Fire Authority
4.1
15 reviews
6 salaries reported
$98,881
per year
City of Roseville
3.9
48 reviews
5 salaries reported
$97,718
per year
City Of San Rafael
3.7
14 reviews
9 salaries reported
$91,372
per year

City of Walla Walla
3.9
8 reviews
8 salaries reported
$90,804
per year
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Highest paying cities for Firefighters/Paramedics in Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$76,761 per year
5 salaries reported
Kissimmee, FL
$72,623 per year
5 salaries reported
Arcadia, FL
$46,253 per year
10 salaries reported
Orlando, FL
$45,698 per year
7 salaries reported
Bartow, FL
$42,529 per year
8 salaries reported
Palatka, FL
$39,780 per year
6 salaries reported
Ocala, FL
$38,141 per year
5 salaries reported
Tampa, FL
$37,590 per year
6 salaries reported
Ocoee, FL
$36,900 per year
5 salaries reported