Alaska Firefighter Salaries by Department
Starting pay at 11 Alaska fire departments, taken from the pay figures each department published in its own job postings over the last two years. Across 7 current Alaska listings with annual pay, the average starting salary is $81,186.
Highest recent entry-level starting pay in Alaska
- 1. Kachemak Emergency Services $72,771 (Firefighter I / EMT - Paramedic - Nikiski Fire Service Area, October 2026)
- 2. City of Kenai Fire Department $70,616 (Firefighter, July 2026)
- 3. Capital City Fire & Rescue $70,412 (Firefighter EMT I-II-III Lateral & Firefighter EMT I-II-III Entry Level, August 2026)
- 4. Kodiak Fire Department $66,087 (Firefighter/EMT, May 2026)
All Alaska departments with posted pay
| Department | Starting pay posted | Top of range | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kachemak Emergency Services · Homer | $72,771 | $72,771 | 3 |
| Capital City Fire & Rescue · Juneau | $70,412 | $92,922 | 1 |
| City of Kenai Fire Department · Kenai | $70,616 | $99,195 | 1 |
| Kodiak Fire Department · Kodiak | $66,087 | $72,113 | 1 |
| Sitka Fire Department · Sitka | $119,491 | Not listed | 1 |
| Whittier Fire & Rescue · Whittier | $87,847 | $101,694 | 1 |
| Alaska Division of Fire and Life Safety · Anchorage | $41.23/hr | Not listed | 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 |
| West Lakes Fire Department · Wasilla | $27.02/hr | Not listed | 1 |
Figures are as each department listed them in closed postings. Current openings show their pay to FireJobs members.