Alabama Firefighter Salaries by Department
Starting pay at 17 Alabama fire departments, taken from the pay figures each department published in its own job postings over the last two years. Across 12 current Alabama listings with annual pay, the average starting salary is $44,603.
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 $58,586 (Firefighter, June 2026)
- 4. Huntsville Fire & Rescue $55,910 (Firefighter (Grade 13), September 2026)
- 5. Daphne Fire Department $53,099 (Firefighter/Fire Medic, May 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 |
| Central Area Volunteer Fire Department · Florence | $45,439 | $53,457 | 1 |
| Daphne Fire Department · Daphne | $53,099 | $76,321 | 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 |
| Fort Rucker Fire & Emergency Services · Fort Rucker | $50,460 | $65,599 | 1 |
| Hodgesville Volunteer Fire Department · Dothan | $47,590 | $76,107 | 1 |
| Huntsville Fire & Rescue · Huntsville | $55,910 | $77,126 | 1 |
| Madison Fire Rescue · Madison | $50,021 | $59,067 | 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 | $58,586 | $81,504 | 1 |
| Bessemer Fire Department · Bessemer | $13.42/hr | Not listed | 1 |
Figures are as each department listed them in closed postings. Current openings show their pay to FireJobs members.