San Francisco Fire Department Firefighter Salary
San Francisco, California · San Francisco County · 1,700 career firefighters · 49 stations
Official pay at San Francisco Fire Department
From the department's pay plan, effective Jul 2026 (FY2026-27).
Entry pay
$100,464
a year
Top step pay
$154,960
a year
Source: Pay plan, Jul 2026 (FY2026-27)
San Francisco 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 (FY2026-27) | $100,464 a year | Pay plan |
| Jul 2025 (FY2025-26) | As published: Step 1 $47.3500/hr; Step 7 $73.0375/hr | Pay plan |
| Jul 2024 (FY2024-25) | As published: Step 1 $44.6375/hr; Step 7 $68.8500/hr | Pay plan |
| Jul 2023 (FY2023-24) | As published: Step 1 $43.6500/hr; Step 7 $67.3375/hr | Pay plan |
| Jul 2022 (FY2022-23) | As published: Step 1 $42.5875/hr; Step 7 $65.7000/hr | Pay plan |
San Francisco Fire Department pay questions
- What is the official firefighter pay at San Francisco Fire Department?
- San Francisco Fire Department's pay plan, effective 2026-07-01 · FY2026-27, sets entry firefighter pay at $100,464 a year, rising to $154,960 at the top step.
- Is San Francisco Fire Department hiring right now?
- No openings from San Francisco Fire Department are listed on FireJobs today. Departments with 1,700 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.