Kansas Firefighter Salaries by Department
Starting pay at 7 Kansas fire departments, taken from the pay figures each department published in its own job postings over the last two years. Across 6 current Kansas listings with annual pay, the average starting salary is $49,215.
Highest recent entry-level starting pay in Kansas
- 1. Cherryvale Fire Department $45,000 (Firefighter/Paramedic, May 2026)
- 2. Arkansas City Fire Department $43,508 (Firefighter/Paramedic, May 2026)
- 3. Winfield Fire/EMS Department $43,162 (FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC, May 2026)
- 4. Shawnee Heights Fire District $41,000 (Firefighter/EMT, May 2026)
All Kansas departments with posted pay
| Department | Starting pay posted | Top of range | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas City Fire Department · Arkansas City | $43,508 | $68,766 | 2 |
| Winfield Fire/EMS Department · Winfield | $41,171 to $43,162 | $59,796 | 2 |
| Cherryvale Fire Department · Cherryvale | $45,000 | Not listed | 1 |
| Shawnee Heights Fire District · Tecumseh | $41,000 | $52,000 | 1 |
| Consolidated Fire District #2 · Prairie Village | $20.00/hr | Not listed | 1 |
| Wellington Fire/ EMS Department · Wellington | $17.42/hr | Not listed | 1 |
| Wichita Fire Department · Wichita | $23.17/hr | Not listed | 1 |
Figures are as each department listed them in closed postings. Current openings show their pay to FireJobs members.