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).
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.
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 7 current Alabama firefighter listings on FireJobs is $49,338. Opelika Fire Department's most recent starting figure of $51,101 is 4% 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.