City of Detroit Fire Department Firefighter Salary
Detroit, Michigan · Wayne County · 1,098 career firefighters · 34 stations
Official pay at City of Detroit Fire Department
From the department's budget, effective Jul 2026 (FY2026-27).
Entry pay
$43,043
a year
Top step pay
$70,260
a year
Source: Budget, Jul 2026 (FY2026-27)
City of Detroit Fire Department starting pay over time
Newest first. Official figures come from the department's pay schedules; posting figures are the most recent closed entry level posting with annual pay in each year.
| Date | Starting pay | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 (FY2026-27) | $43,043 a year | Budget |
| Jul 2025 (FY2025-26) | $43,043 a year | Budget |
| Jul 2024 (FY2024-25) | $41,789 a year | Budget |
| Feb 2023 ((posting open date) · FY2022-23) | $39,390 a year | City job posting |
City of Detroit Fire Department pay questions
- What is the official firefighter pay at City of Detroit Fire Department?
- City of Detroit Fire Department's budget, effective 2026-07-01 · FY2026-27, sets entry firefighter pay at $43,043 a year, rising to $70,260 at the top step.
- Is City of Detroit Fire Department hiring right now?
- No openings from City of Detroit Fire Department are listed on FireJobs today. Departments with 1,098 career firefighters usually post once or twice a year. Free weekly alerts for Michigan cover it when they do.
Source: the department's official pay schedule, linked above with its effective date. Pay changes with contracts and steps; the posting for a current opening is the figure that applies.