City of Fresno Fire Department Firefighter Salary
Fresno, California · Fresno County · 284 career firefighters · 20 stations
Official pay at City of Fresno Fire Department
From the department's CBA, effective Jun 2026 (FY2027).
Entry pay
As published: Firefighter Trainee $5,778/month; Firefighter Step A $6,420/month; Step I $9,489/month
Top step pay
See the published figures
Source: CBA, Jun 2026 (FY2027)
City of Fresno 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 (FY2027) | As published: Firefighter Trainee $5,778/month; Firefighter Step A $6,420/month; Step I $9,489/month | CBA |
| Sep 2025 (FY2026) | As published: Firefighter Trainee $5,720/month; Firefighter Step A $6,356/month; Step I $9,395/month | CBA |
| Jul 2025 (FY2026) | As published: Firefighter Trainee $5,553/month; Firefighter Step A $6,170/month; Step I $9,121/month | Pay plan |
| Sep 2023 (FY2024) | As published: Firefighter Trainee $5,390/month; Firefighter Step A $5,990/month; Step I $8,855/month | Pay plan |
City of Fresno Fire Department pay questions
- What is the official firefighter pay at City of Fresno Fire Department?
- City of Fresno Fire Department's CBA, effective 2026-06-15 · FY2027, lists firefighter pay as published: Firefighter Trainee $5,778/month; Firefighter Step A $6,420/month; Step I $9,489/month.
- Is City of Fresno Fire Department hiring right now?
- No openings from City of Fresno Fire Department are listed on FireJobs today. Departments with 284 career firefighters usually post once or twice a year. Free weekly alerts for California 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.