Indiana Firefighter Salaries by Department
Starting pay at 5 Indiana fire departments, taken from the pay figures each department published in its own job postings over the last two years. Across 3 current Indiana listings with annual pay, the average starting salary is $61,042.
Highest recent entry-level starting pay in Indiana
- 1. Lafayette Fire Department $74,716 (Recruit Firefighter, May 2026)
- 2. Plainfield Fire Territory $73,000 (PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTER EMT/EMT-P LATERAL 2026, August 2026)
- 3. City of Lawrence Fire Department $65,670 (Firefighter, May 2026)
All Indiana departments with posted pay
| Department | Starting pay posted | Top of range | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Lawrence Fire Department · Lawrence | $65,670 | $94,958 | 1 |
| Indianapolis Fire Department · Indianapolis | $54,642 | Not listed | 1 |
| Lafayette Fire Department · Lafayette | $74,716 | Not listed | 1 |
| Plainfield Fire Territory · Plainfield | $73,000 | $87,500 | 1 |
| Atwood Volunteer Fire Department · Atwood | $16.50/hr | Not listed | 1 |
Figures are as each department listed them in closed postings. Current openings show their pay to FireJobs members.