Kansas Firefighter Salaries by Department
Starting pay at 12 Kansas fire departments, taken from the pay figures each department published in its own job postings over the last two years. Across 13 current Kansas listings with annual pay, the average starting salary is $56,484.
Highest recent entry-level starting pay in Kansas
- 1. Allen County Rural Volunteer Fire Department $56,151 (Firefighter/Paramedic, September 2026)
- 2. Iola Fire Department $56,151 (Firefighter/Paramedic, September 2026)
- 3. Fort Riley Fire Department $55,882 (Lead Firefighter, September 2026)
- 4. Shawnee Fire Department $54,550 (Firefighter-EMT, October 2026)
- 5. Salina Fire Department $49,878 (Firefighter / EMT, May 2026)
All Kansas departments with posted pay
| Department | Starting pay posted | Top of range | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Fire Department · Shawnee | $54,550 to $60,005 | $86,510 | 2 |
| Winfield Fire/EMS Department · Winfield | $41,171 to $43,162 | $59,796 | 2 |
| Allen County Rural Volunteer Fire Department · Iola | $56,151 | $75,978 | 1 |
| Cherryvale Fire Department · Cherryvale | $45,000 | Not listed | 1 |
| Fort Leavenworth Fire & Emergency Services · Fort Leavenworth | $37,003 | $66,670 | 1 |
| Fort Riley Fire Department · Fort Riley | $55,882 | $72,644 | 1 |
| Iola Fire Department · Iola | $56,151 | $75,978 | 1 |
| Salina Fire Department · Salina | $49,878 | $52,416 | 1 |
| Shawnee Heights Fire District · Tecumseh | $41,000 | $52,000 | 1 |
| Arkansas City Fire Department · Arkansas City | $14.90/hr | Not listed | 1 |
| Consolidated Fire District #2 · Prairie Village | $20.00/hr | Not listed | 1 |
| Wellington Fire/ EMS Department · Wellington | $17.42/hr | Not listed | 1 |
Figures are as each department listed them in closed postings. Current openings show their pay to FireJobs members.