Alabama Firefighter Salaries by Department
Starting pay at 11 Alabama fire departments, taken from the pay figures each department published in its own job postings over the last two years. Across 7 current Alabama listings with annual pay, the average starting salary is $49,338.
Highest recent entry-level starting pay in Alabama
- 1. Northport Fire and Rescue $58,989 (Firefighter, August 2026)
- 2. Samantha Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. $58,989 (Firefighter, August 2026)
- 3. Tuscaloosa Fire and Rescue Service $57,325 (Firefighter, June 2026)
- 4. Auburn Fire Division $51,882 (FIREFIGHTER, August 2026)
- 5. Farmville Volunteer Fire Department $51,882 (FIREFIGHTER, August 2026)
All Alabama departments with posted pay
| Department | Starting pay posted | Top of range | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur Fire & Rescue · Decatur | $51,088 | $75,840 | 2 |
| Auburn Fire Division · Auburn | $51,882 | $61,221 | 1 |
| Dothan Fire Department · Dothan | $47,590 | $76,107 | 1 |
| Farmville Volunteer Fire Department · Auburn | $51,882 | $61,221 | 1 |
| Flint City Volunteer Fire Department · Decatur | $60,727 | $92,403 | 1 |
| Hodgesville Volunteer Fire Department · Dothan | $47,590 | $76,107 | 1 |
| Northport Fire and Rescue · Northport | $58,989 | $88,438 | 1 |
| Opelika Fire Department · Opelika | $51,101 | $56,211 | 1 |
| Phenix City Fire / Rescue Services · Phenix City | $42,574 | $47,304 | 1 |
| Samantha Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. · Northport | $58,989 | $88,438 | 1 |
| Tuscaloosa Fire and Rescue Service · Tuscaloosa | $57,325 | $81,504 | 1 |
Figures are as each department listed them in closed postings. Current openings show their pay to FireJobs members.