Kentucky Firefighter Salaries by Department
Starting pay at 6 Kentucky fire departments, taken from the pay figures each department published in its own job postings over the last two years. Across 6 current Kentucky listings with annual pay, the average starting salary is $51,008.
Highest recent entry-level starting pay in Kentucky
- 1. City of Radcliff Fire Department $54,621 (Fire Fighter, September 2026)
- 2. Hopkinsville Fire Department $54,359 (Paramedic or Critical Care Paramedic, October 2026)
- 3. Henderson Fire Department $53,332 (Firefighter in Training, August 2026)
Kentucky departments with official pay schedules
- Louisville Division of Fire $67,217 entry pay a year (Source: Recruiting page, 2026-07 (as of July 2026) · FY2027)
All Kentucky departments with posted pay
| Department | Starting pay posted | Top of range | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkinsville Fire Department · Hopkinsville | $45,003 to $54,359 | $73,142 | 2 |
| City of Radcliff Fire Department · Radcliff | $54,621 | Not listed | 1 |
| Henderson Fire Department · Henderson | $53,332 | Not listed | 1 |
| Kyrock Volunteer Fire Department · Sweeden | $106,882 | $170,195 | 1 |
| Ashland Fire Department · Ashland | $21.26/hr | Not listed | 1 |
| Nicholasville Fire Department · Nicholasville | $43.52/hr | Not listed | 1 |
Figures are as each department listed them in closed postings. Current openings show their pay to FireJobs members.