Arkansas Firefighter Salaries by Department
Starting pay at 7 Arkansas fire departments, taken from the pay figures each department published in its own job postings over the last two years. Across 4 current Arkansas listings with annual pay, the average starting salary is $48,485.
Highest recent entry-level starting pay in Arkansas
- 1. North Little Rock Fire Department $44,927 (Firefighter, July 2026)
- 2. Frenchport Volunteer Fire Department $42,600 (Firefighter (Entry-Level), July 2026)
All Arkansas departments with posted pay
| Department | Starting pay posted | Top of range | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frenchport Volunteer Fire Department · Camden | $42,600 | $42,600 | 1 |
| Little Rock Fire Department · Little Rock | $98,069 | $147,104 | 1 |
| North Little Rock Fire Department · North Little Rock | $44,927 | Not listed | 1 |
| Cabot Fire Department · Cabot | $15.66/hr | Not listed | 1 |
| Fayetteville Fire Department · Fayetteville | $18.07/hr | Not listed | 1 |
| Fort Smith Fire Department · Fort Smith | $14.44/hr | Not listed | 1 |
| Mountain Springs Volunteer Fire and Rescue · Cabot | $15.66/hr | Not listed | 1 |
Figures are as each department listed them in closed postings. Current openings show their pay to FireJobs members.