Hopkinsville Fire Department Firefighter Salary
Hopkinsville, Kentucky · Christian County · 70 career firefighters · 4 stations
What Hopkinsville Fire Department pays
Entry-level starting pay
$45,003 to $54,359
a year
Top of posted range
$73,142
a year
Entry-level postings
2 postings
October 2026 to October 2026
Hopkinsville Fire Department listed starting pay of $45,003 to $54,359 a year in 2 entry-level postings between October 2026 and October 2026, with a top of range up to $73,142. The most recent, Paramedic or Critical Care Paramedic in October 2026, started at $54,359 (up to $73,142).
Past Hopkinsville Fire Department postings with pay
Closed postings FireJobs recorded in the last two years. Figures are as the department listed them.
| Position | Posted | Starting | Top of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paramedic or Critical Care Paramedic | October 2026 | $54,359 | $73,142 |
| Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or AEMT | October 2026 | $45,003 | $62,903 |
Hopkinsville Fire Department pay questions
- How much does a firefighter at Hopkinsville Fire Department make?
- Hopkinsville Fire Department listed starting pay of $45,003 to $54,359 a year in 2 entry-level postings between October 2026 and October 2026, with a top of range up to $73,142. The most recent, Paramedic or Critical Care Paramedic in October 2026, started at $54,359 (up to $73,142).
- How does Hopkinsville Fire Department pay compare with other Kentucky departments?
- The average starting salary across 6 current Kentucky firefighter listings on FireJobs is $51,008. Hopkinsville Fire Department's most recent starting figure of $54,359 is 7% above it.
- Is Hopkinsville Fire Department hiring right now?
- No openings from Hopkinsville Fire Department are listed on FireJobs today. Departments with 70 career firefighters usually post once or twice a year. Free weekly alerts for Kentucky cover it when they do.
Source: pay figures the department published in its own job postings, recorded by FireJobs when each posting was live. Pay changes with contracts and steps; the posting for a current opening is the figure that applies.