Maryland Firefighter Salaries by Department
Starting pay at 11 Maryland fire departments, taken from the pay figures each department published in its own job postings over the last two years. Across 6 current Maryland listings with annual pay, the average starting salary is $62,303.
Highest recent entry-level starting pay in Maryland
- 1. Department of Public Safety, Fire & Emergency Services $70,623 (SUPERVISORY FIREFIGHTER (HAZMAT/BLS), September 2026)
- 2. Fort Meade Fire & Emergency Services $70,623 (Supervisory Firefighter (HAZMAT/BLS), September 2026)
- 3. National Naval Medical Center $70,623 (SUPERVISORY FIREFIGHTER (HAZMAT/BLS), September 2026)
- 4. Naval District Washington Fire & EMS $70,623 (SUPERVISORY FIREFIGHTER (HAZMAT/BLS), September 2026)
- 5. Annapolis Fire Department $63,620 (Emergency Responder Paramedic II/III (F11/F12), September 2026)
All Maryland departments with posted pay
| Department | Starting pay posted | Top of range | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore City Fire Department · Baltimore | $48,559 to $67,051 | $97,071 | 2 |
| Prince George's Fire/EMS Department · Largo | $60,000 to $80,000 | $108,573 | 2 |
| Annapolis Fire Department · Annapolis | $63,620 | Not listed | 1 |
| BWI Airport Fire & Rescue Department · BWI Airport | $61,060 | $93,809 | 1 |
| Cape St. Claire Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. (Anne Arundel County Fire Department) · Annapolis | $96,865 | $154,686 | 1 |
| Department of Public Safety, Fire & Emergency Services · Patuxent River | $70,623 | $91,815 | 1 |
| Fort Meade Fire & Emergency Services · Fort Meade | $70,623 | $91,815 | 1 |
| Jessup Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. (Anne Arundel County Fire Department) · Jessup | $96,865 | $154,686 | 1 |
| National Naval Medical Center · Bethesda | $70,623 | $91,815 | 1 |
| Naval District Washington Fire & EMS · Indian Head | $70,623 | $91,815 | 1 |
| Union Bridge Fire Company · Union Bridge | $28.67/hr | Not listed | 1 |
Figures are as each department listed them in closed postings. Current openings show their pay to FireJobs members.