Alaska Firefighter Salaries by Department
Starting pay at 8 Alaska fire departments, taken from the pay figures each department published in its own job postings over the last two years. Across 4 current Alaska listings with annual pay, the average starting salary is $69,926.
Highest recent entry-level starting pay in Alaska
- 1. City of Kenai Fire Department $70,616 (Firefighter, July 2026)
- 2. Capital City Fire & Rescue $70,412 (Firefighter EMT I-II-III Lateral & Firefighter EMT I-II-III Entry Level, August 2026)
All Alaska departments with posted pay
| Department | Starting pay posted | Top of range | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sitka Fire Department · Sitka | $104,636 to $119,491 | Not listed | 2 |
| Capital City Fire & Rescue · Juneau | $70,412 | $92,922 | 1 |
| City of Kenai Fire Department · Kenai | $70,616 | $99,195 | 1 |
| Fairbanks Fire Department · Fairbanks | $23.80/hr | Not listed | 2 |
| North Slope Borough Fire Department · Barrow | $29.17/hr | Not listed | 5 |
| Palmer Fire & Rescue · Palmer | $45.01/hr | Not listed | 1 |
| Seward Fire Department · Seward | $54.91/hr | Not listed | 1 |
| South Tongass Volunteer Fire Department · Ketchikan | $28.35/hr | Not listed | 1 |
Figures are as each department listed them in closed postings. Current openings show their pay to FireJobs members.