Arizona Firefighter Salaries by Department
Starting pay at 13 Arizona fire departments, taken from the pay figures each department published in its own job postings over the last two years. Across 4 current Arizona listings with annual pay, the average starting salary is $58,070.
Highest recent entry-level starting pay in Arizona
- 1. Salt River Fire Department $87,412 (Fire Engineer, August 2026)
- 2. Tucson Country Club Estates Fire District $66,139 (Firefighter Paramedic, August 2026)
- 3. Daisy Mountain Fire District $60,156 (Firefighter Recruit (Sworn), July 2026)
- 4. Rural Metro Fire Department-Phoenix $57,042 (Civilian Paramedic, July 2026)
- 5. Douglas Fire Department $47,478 (Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic, May 2026)
All Arizona departments with posted pay
| Department | Starting pay posted | Top of range | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy Mountain Fire District · Anthem | $52,605 to $63,000 | $69,724 | 3 |
| Sonoita-Elgin Fire District · Sonoita | $46,500 | $50,000 | 2 |
| City of Casa Grande Fire Department · Casa Grande | $66,518 | $92,810 | 1 |
| Douglas Fire Department · Douglas | $47,478 | $75,655 | 1 |
| Florence Fire Department · Florence | $124,572 | $186,858 | 1 |
| Glendale Fire Department · Glendale | $102,797 | $154,195 | 1 |
| Rural Metro Fire Department-Phoenix · Mesa | $57,042 | $72,855 | 1 |
| Salt River Fire Department · Scottsdale | $87,412 | $120,191 | 1 |
| Sierra Vista Fire Department · Sierra Vista | $34,050 | $49,608 | 1 |
| Sunnyside Fire District · Douglas | $47,478 | $75,655 | 1 |
| Tucson Country Club Estates Fire District · Tucson | $66,139 | Not listed | 1 |
| Avondale Fire Medical · Avondale | $22.13/hr | Not listed | 1 |
| Tohono O'odham Nation Fire Department · Sells | $22.85/hr | Not listed | 1 |
Figures are as each department listed them in closed postings. Current openings show their pay to FireJobs members.