Mesa Fire and Medical Department Firefighter Salary
Mesa, Arizona · Maricopa County · 370 career firefighters · 20 stations
Official pay at Mesa Fire and Medical Department
From the department's pay plan, effective Jun 2026 (FY2026-27).
Entry pay
$62,383
a year
Top step pay
$84,199
a year
Source: Pay plan, Jun 2026 (FY2026-27)
Mesa Fire and Medical Department starting pay over time
Newest first. Official figures come from the department's pay schedules; posting figures are the most recent closed entry level posting with annual pay in each year.
| Date | Starting pay | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 (FY2026-27) | $62,383 a year | Pay plan |
| Feb 2026 (FY2025-26) | $57,593 a year | City job posting |
Mesa Fire and Medical Department pay questions
- What is the official firefighter pay at Mesa Fire and Medical Department?
- Mesa Fire and Medical Department's pay plan, effective 2026-06-29 · FY2026-27, sets entry firefighter pay at $62,383 a year, rising to $84,199 at the top step.
- Is Mesa Fire and Medical Department hiring right now?
- No openings from Mesa Fire and Medical Department are listed on FireJobs today. Departments with 370 career firefighters usually post once or twice a year. Free weekly alerts for Arizona cover it when they do.
Source: the department's official pay schedule, linked above with its effective date. Pay changes with contracts and steps; the posting for a current opening is the figure that applies.