Hawaii Firefighter Salaries by Department
Starting pay at 2 Hawaii fire departments, taken from the pay figures each department published in its own job postings over the last two years. Across 5 current Hawaii listings with annual pay, the average starting salary is $61,884.
Highest recent entry-level starting pay in Hawaii
- 1. Hawaii Fire Department $67,752 (Fire Fighter Recruit (TEMPORARY) - SR-15, October 2026)
- 2. Kauai Fire Department $67,752 (Fire Fighter Trainee, September 2026)
All Hawaii departments with posted pay
| Department | Starting pay posted | Top of range | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Fire Department · Hilo | $67,752 | Not listed | 1 |
| Kauai Fire Department · Lihue | $67,752 | $67,752 | 1 |
Figures are as each department listed them in closed postings. Current openings show their pay to FireJobs members.