Colorado Firefighter Salaries by Department
Starting pay at 6 Colorado fire departments, taken from the pay figures each department published in its own job postings over the last two years. Across 3 current Colorado listings with annual pay, the average starting salary is $86,398.
Highest recent entry-level starting pay in Colorado
- 1. North Metro Fire Rescue District $91,183 (Firefighter Paramedic, July 2026)
- 2. Hartsel Fire Protection District $63,600 (Firefighter/EMT, August 2026)
- 3. North Routt Fire Protection District $60,000 (Firefighter I / EMT-B, August 2026)
- 4. Colorado Springs Fire Department $59,370 (Community Health Paramedic (CRT), August 2026)
All Colorado departments with posted pay
| Department | Starting pay posted | Top of range | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartsel Fire Protection District · Hartsel | $63,600 | $69,300 | 2 |
| North Routt Fire Protection District · Clark | $60,000 | $65,000 | 2 |
| Colorado Springs Fire Department · Colorado Springs | $59,370 | $71,273 | 1 |
| North Metro Fire Rescue District · Broomfield | $91,183 | $128,118 | 1 |
| City of Grand Junction Fire Department · Grand Junction | $25.00/hr | Not listed | 2 |
| Thornton Fire Department · Thornton | $48.24/hr | Not listed | 1 |
Figures are as each department listed them in closed postings. Current openings show their pay to FireJobs members.