Tucson Fire Department Firefighter Salary
Tucson, Arizona · Pima County · 632 career firefighters · 22 stations
Official pay at Tucson Fire Department
From the department's recruiting page, effective Oct 2026 (FY2027).
Entry pay
As published: Recruit starting salary $22.15/hr
Top step pay
See the published figures
Tucson Fire 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 (FY2027) | As published: Recruit starting salary $22.15/hr | Recruiting page |
| Jun 2024 (FY2025) | $42,486 a year | Pay plan |
| Jun 2022 (FY2023) | $35,901 a year | Pay plan |
Tucson Fire Department pay questions
- What is the official firefighter pay at Tucson Fire Department?
- Tucson Fire Department's recruiting page, effective 2026-10-05 · FY2027, lists firefighter pay as published: Recruit starting salary $22.15/hr.
- Is Tucson Fire Department hiring right now?
- No openings from Tucson Fire Department are listed on FireJobs today. Departments with 632 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.