Massachusetts Firefighter Salaries by Department
Starting pay at 11 Massachusetts fire departments, taken from the pay figures each department published in its own job postings over the last two years. Across 9 current Massachusetts listings with annual pay, the average starting salary is $91,065.
Highest recent entry-level starting pay in Massachusetts
- 1. City of Watertown Fire Department $88,015 (Firefighter-Paramedics, May 2026)
- 2. Town of Acton/Fire Department $85,560 (Firefighter/Paramedic, October 2026)
- 3. Norton Fire-Rescue Department $76,000 (Norton - Firefighter/Paramedic, October 2026)
- 4. City of Leominster Fire Department $74,848 (Paramedic - Full Time, October 2026)
- 5. Dennis Fire Department $72,853 (FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC, May 2026)
Massachusetts departments with official pay schedules
- Boston Fire Department $65,000 entry pay a year (Source: Recruiting page, undated (page retrieved 2026-10-10))
All Massachusetts departments with posted pay
| Department | Starting pay posted | Top of range | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Fire Department · West Dennis | $66,230 to $72,853 | $94,029 | 2 |
| Hanscom AFB Fire Department · Hanscom AFB | $51,429 to $57,150 | $74,297 | 2 |
| Boylston Fire Department · Boylston | $155,000 | $170,000 | 1 |
| City of Leominster Fire Department · Leominster | $74,848 | Not listed | 1 |
| City of Watertown Fire Department · Watertown | $88,015 | Not listed | 1 |
| Norton Fire-Rescue Department · Norton | $76,000 | $104,000 | 1 |
| Town of Acton/Fire Department · Acton | $85,560 | Not listed | 1 |
| Town Of Oak Bluffs · Oak Bluffs | $109,620 | $125,280 | 1 |
| Oxford Fire and Emergency Services · Oxford | $31.69/hr | Not listed | 1 |
| Pepperell Fire Department · Pepperell | $19.38/hr | Not listed | 1 |
| Wilbraham Fire Department · Wilbraham | $31.96/hr | Not listed | 1 |
Figures are as each department listed them in closed postings. Current openings show their pay to FireJobs members.