Huntsville Fire & Rescue Firefighter Salary
Huntsville, Alabama · Madison County · 375 career firefighters · 19 stations
What Huntsville Fire & Rescue pays
Entry-level starting pay
$55,910
a year
Top of posted range
$77,126
a year
Entry-level postings
1 posting
September 2026
Huntsville Fire & Rescue listed starting pay of $55,910 a year in its entry-level posting from September 2026, with a top of range up to $77,126. The most recent, Firefighter (Grade 13) in September 2026, started at $55,910 (up to $77,126).
Past Huntsville Fire & Rescue postings with pay
Closed postings FireJobs recorded in the last two years. Figures are as the department listed them.
| Position | Posted | Starting | Top of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter (Grade 13) | September 2026 | $55,910 | $77,126 |
Huntsville Fire & Rescue pay questions
- How much does a firefighter at Huntsville Fire & Rescue make?
- Huntsville Fire & Rescue listed starting pay of $55,910 a year in its entry-level posting from September 2026, with a top of range up to $77,126. The most recent, Firefighter (Grade 13) in September 2026, started at $55,910 (up to $77,126).
- How does Huntsville Fire & Rescue pay compare with other Alabama departments?
- The average starting salary across 12 current Alabama firefighter listings on FireJobs is $44,603. Huntsville Fire & Rescue's most recent starting figure of $55,910 is 25% above it.
- Is Huntsville Fire & Rescue hiring right now?
- Yes. Huntsville Fire & Rescue has 1 open position on FireJobs that list pay. Members see the salary, closing date and the application link.
Source: pay figures the department published in its own job postings, recorded by FireJobs when each posting was live. Pay changes with contracts and steps; the posting for a current opening is the figure that applies.