City of Palo Alto Fire Department Firefighter Salary
Palo Alto, California · Santa Clara County · 96 career firefighters · 8 stations
What City of Palo Alto Fire Department pays
Starting pay (officer postings)
$149,261
a year
Top of posted range
$234,458
a year
Postings
1 posting
September 2026
City of Palo Alto Fire Department listed starting pay of $149,261 a year in its posting (officer ranks only; no entry-level posting recorded) from September 2026, with a top of range up to $234,458. The most recent, Fire Inspector (Sworn/Non-Sworn) in September 2026, started at $149,261 (up to $234,458).
Past City of Palo Alto Fire Department postings with pay
Closed postings FireJobs recorded in the last two years. Figures are as the department listed them.
| Position | Posted | Starting | Top of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Inspector (Sworn/Non-Sworn) | September 2026 | $149,261 | $234,458 |
City of Palo Alto Fire Department pay questions
- How much does a firefighter at City of Palo Alto Fire Department make?
- City of Palo Alto Fire Department listed starting pay of $149,261 a year in its posting (officer ranks only; no entry-level posting recorded) from September 2026, with a top of range up to $234,458. The most recent, Fire Inspector (Sworn/Non-Sworn) in September 2026, started at $149,261 (up to $234,458).
- Is City of Palo Alto Fire Department hiring right now?
- No openings from City of Palo Alto Fire Department are listed on FireJobs today. Departments with 96 career firefighters usually post once or twice a year. Free weekly alerts for California cover it when they do.
Source: pay figures the department published in its own job postings, recorded by FireJobs when each posting was live. Pay changes with contracts and steps; the posting for a current opening is the figure that applies.