Illinois Firefighter Salaries by Department
Starting pay at 9 Illinois fire departments, taken from the pay figures each department published in its own job postings over the last two years. Across 16 current Illinois listings with annual pay, the average starting salary is $82,133.
Highest recent entry-level starting pay in Illinois
- 1. Prospect Heights Fire Protection District $82,282 (Firefighter/Paramedic, July 2026)
- 2. Warrenville Fire Protection District $79,729 (Full-Time Firefighter / Paramedic, May 2026)
- 3. City of Champaign Fire Department $75,868 (Entry-Level Firefighter, July 2026)
- 4. Minooka Fire Protection District $75,651 (Firefighter/Paramedic, May 2026)
- 5. Collinsville Fire Department $74,198 (FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC, August 2026)
All Illinois departments with posted pay
| Department | Starting pay posted | Top of range | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Champaign Fire Department · Champaign | $75,868 | Not listed | 1 |
| Collinsville Fire Department · Collinsville | $74,198 | Not listed | 1 |
| Darien-Woodridge Fire Protection District · Darien | $71,054 | Not listed | 1 |
| Jacksonville Fire Department · Jacksonville | $66,474 | Not listed | 1 |
| Minooka Fire Protection District · Minooka | $75,651 | Not listed | 1 |
| Prospect Heights Fire Protection District · Prospect Heights | $82,282 | $122,735 | 1 |
| Quincy Fire Department · Quincy | $59,887 | Not listed | 1 |
| Rock Island Arsenal Fire & Emergency Services · Rock Island | $62,669 | $92,592 | 1 |
| Warrenville Fire Protection District · Warrenville | $79,729 | $106,028 | 1 |
Figures are as each department listed them in closed postings. Current openings show their pay to FireJobs members.