City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Firefighter Salary
Kalamazoo, Michigan · Kalamazoo County · 268 career firefighters · 6 stations
What City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety pays
Entry-level starting pay
$55,779
a year
Top of posted range
$92,907
a year
Entry-level postings
1 posting
September 2026
City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety listed starting pay of $55,779 a year in its entry-level posting from September 2026, with a top of range up to $92,907. The most recent, Public Safety Officer (PSO) - Hire Date Jan 2027 (80) in September 2026, started at $55,779 (up to $92,907).
Past City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Safety Officer (PSO) - Hire Date Jan 2027 (80) | September 2026 | $55,779 | $92,907 |
City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety pay questions
- How much does a firefighter at City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety make?
- City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety listed starting pay of $55,779 a year in its entry-level posting from September 2026, with a top of range up to $92,907. The most recent, Public Safety Officer (PSO) - Hire Date Jan 2027 (80) in September 2026, started at $55,779 (up to $92,907).
- How does City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety pay compare with other Michigan departments?
- The average starting salary across 33 current Michigan firefighter listings on FireJobs is $61,632. City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety's most recent starting figure of $55,779 is 9% below it.
- Is City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety hiring right now?
- Yes. City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety has 1 open position on FireJobs that list pay. Members see the salary, closing date and the application link.
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.