March Field Fire Department Firefighter Salary
March Air Reserve Base, California · Riverside County · 56 career firefighters · 2 stations
What March Field Fire Department pays
Entry-level starting pay
$58,827 to $65,148
a year
Top of posted range
$84,689
a year
Entry-level postings
3 postings
September 2026 to October 2026
March Field Fire Department listed starting pay of $58,827 to $65,148 a year in 3 entry-level postings between September 2026 and October 2026, with a top of range up to $84,689. The most recent, FIREFIGHTER (HAZ MAT TECH/BASIC LIFE SUPPORT) in October 2026, started at $58,827 (up to $76,476).
Past March Field 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 (HAZ MAT TECH/BASIC LIFE SUPPORT) | October 2026 | $58,827 | $76,476 |
| LEAD FIREFIGHTER | October 2026 | $65,148 | $84,689 |
| FIREFIGHTER (HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN) | September 2026 | $58,827 | $76,476 |
March Field Fire Department pay questions
- How much does a firefighter at March Field Fire Department make?
- March Field Fire Department listed starting pay of $58,827 to $65,148 a year in 3 entry-level postings between September 2026 and October 2026, with a top of range up to $84,689. The most recent, FIREFIGHTER (HAZ MAT TECH/BASIC LIFE SUPPORT) in October 2026, started at $58,827 (up to $76,476).
- How does March Field Fire Department pay compare with other California departments?
- The average starting salary across 65 current California firefighter listings on FireJobs is $94,100. March Field Fire Department's most recent starting figure of $58,827 is 37% below it.
- Is March Field Fire Department hiring right now?
- No openings from March Field Fire Department are listed on FireJobs today. Departments with 56 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.