La Mesa Fire Department Firefighter Salary
La Mesa, California · San Diego County · 43 career firefighters · 3 stations
What La Mesa Fire Department pays
Entry-level starting pay
$101,308
a year
Top of posted range
$135,757
a year
Entry-level postings
1 posting
October 2026
La Mesa Fire Department listed starting pay of $101,308 a year in its entry-level posting from October 2026, with a top of range up to $135,757. The most recent, Firefighter Paramedic (Lateral and Entry Level) in October 2026, started at $101,308 (up to $135,757).
Past La Mesa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter Paramedic (Lateral and Entry Level) | October 2026 | $101,308 | $135,757 |
La Mesa Fire Department pay questions
- How much does a firefighter at La Mesa Fire Department make?
- La Mesa Fire Department listed starting pay of $101,308 a year in its entry-level posting from October 2026, with a top of range up to $135,757. The most recent, Firefighter Paramedic (Lateral and Entry Level) in October 2026, started at $101,308 (up to $135,757).
- How does La Mesa Fire Department pay compare with other California departments?
- The average starting salary across 57 current California firefighter listings on FireJobs is $90,440. La Mesa Fire Department's most recent starting figure of $101,308 is 12% above it.
- Is La Mesa Fire Department hiring right now?
- No openings from La Mesa Fire Department are listed on FireJobs today. Departments with 43 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.