Long Beach Fire Department Firefighter Salary
Long Beach, California · Los Angeles County · 380 career firefighters · 23 stations
Official pay at Long Beach Fire Department
From the department's pay plan, effective Aug 2026 (FY2026).
Entry pay
As published: Fire Recruit $38.733/hr; Firefighter steps 1-5 $43.038-$52.850/hr (40-hr basis); Firefighter platoon hourly $30.741-$37.750/hr
Top step pay
See the published figures
Source: Pay plan, Aug 2026 (FY2026)
Long Beach 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 (FY2026) | As published: Fire Recruit $38.733/hr; Firefighter steps 1-5 $43.038-$52.850/hr (40-hr basis); Firefighter platoon hourly $30.741-$37.750/hr | Pay plan |
| Dec 2024 (FY2025) | As published: Fire Recruit $37.974/hr; Firefighter steps 1-5 $42.194-$51.814/hr; platoon hourly $30.139-$37.010/hr (per 09/20/25 schedule) | Pay plan |
| Sep 2023 (FY2023) | As published: Fire Recruit $35.279/hr; Firefighter steps 1-5 $39.199-$48.137/hr | Pay plan |
Long Beach Fire Department pay questions
- What is the official firefighter pay at Long Beach Fire Department?
- Long Beach Fire Department's pay plan, effective 2026-08-22 · FY2026, lists firefighter pay as published: Fire Recruit $38.733/hr; Firefighter steps 1-5 $43.038-$52.850/hr (40-hr basis); Firefighter platoon hourly $30.741-$37.750/hr.
- Is Long Beach Fire Department hiring right now?
- Yes. Long Beach Fire Department has 1 open position on FireJobs that list pay. Members see the salary, closing date and the application link.
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.