Firefighter salary in Illinois is $45,231.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released information about firefighter salaries for the state of Illinois in 2016, which were collected from all industries across the state.

Firefighters in Illinois earn an average salary of $45,231 per year, which is below the national average of $48,420. Firefighters who work for local governments earn more than those who work for other types of employers like fire departments or private companies. The highest-paying industries for firefighters are general medical and surgical hospitals ($57,000), outpatient care centers ($51,000), and local government fire departments ($46,000).

Firefighter Salary In Illinois

Firefighter salary in Illinois
How much does a Firefighter make in Illinois?
Average base salary
$69,152

Per year
33%
above national average
Most common benefits
Others
Dental insurance
The average salary for a firefighter is $69,152 per year in Illinois. 20 salaries reported, updated at June 24, 2022.

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Top companies for Firefighters in Illinois
FDNY
4.2
90 reviews
5 salaries reported
$100,445
per year

NORA, Nationwide Organ Recovery Transport Alliance
4.5
88 reviews
23 salaries reported
$83,830
per year

Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority
3.4
14 reviews
11 salaries reported
$80,746
per year
City of Wyoming
3.8
17 reviews
7 salaries reported
$77,214
per year

Securitas
3.2
23493 reviews
14 salaries reported
$76,521
per year
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Highest paying cities for Firefighters in Illinois
East Alton, IL
$68,902 per year
17 salaries reported
Scott AFB, IL
$53,457 per year
7 salaries reported
Decatur, IL
$44,651 per year
8 salaries reported
South Holland, IL
$42,875 per year
6 salaries reported
Chicago, IL
$42,691 per year
5 salaries reported
Champaign, IL
$36,456 per year
6 salaries reported
Bloomington, IL
$36,456 per year
8 salaries reported
Peoria, IL
$35,555 per year
35 salaries reported
Springfield, IL
$34,652 per year
35 salaries reported