Opelika Fire Department Firefighter Salary
Opelika, Alabama · Lee County · 68 career firefighters · 4 stations
What Opelika Fire Department pays
Entry-level starting pay
$51,101
a year
Top of posted range
$56,211
a year
Entry-level postings
1 posting
May 2026
Opelika Fire Department listed starting pay of $51,101 a year in its entry-level posting from May 2026, with a top of range up to $56,211. The most recent, FIREFIGHTER in May 2026, started at $51,101 (up to $56,211).
Past Opelika Fire Department 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 | May 2026 | $51,101 | $56,211 |
Opelika Fire Department pay questions
- How much does a firefighter at Opelika Fire Department make?
- Opelika Fire Department listed starting pay of $51,101 a year in its entry-level posting from May 2026, with a top of range up to $56,211. The most recent, FIREFIGHTER in May 2026, started at $51,101 (up to $56,211).
- How does Opelika Fire Department pay compare with other Alabama departments?
- The average starting salary across 12 current Alabama firefighter listings on FireJobs is $44,603. Opelika Fire Department's most recent starting figure of $51,101 is 15% above it.
- Is Opelika Fire Department hiring right now?
- Yes. Opelika Fire Department 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.