City of Royal Oak Fire Department Firefighter Salary
Royal Oak, Michigan · Oakland County · 56 career firefighters · 3 stations
What City of Royal Oak Fire Department pays
Entry-level starting pay
$71,009
a year
Top of posted range
$87,571
a year
Entry-level postings
1 posting
May 2026
City of Royal Oak Fire Department listed starting pay of $71,009 a year in its entry-level posting from May 2026, with a top of range up to $87,571. The most recent, Firefighter in May 2026, started at $71,009 (up to $87,571).
Is City of Royal Oak Fire Department hiring right now?
No openings from City of Royal Oak Fire Department are listed on FireJobs today. Departments with 56 career firefighters usually post once or twice a year. Free weekly alerts for Michigan cover it when they do.
Past City of Royal Oak 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | May 2026 | $71,009 | $87,571 |
City of Royal Oak Fire Department pay questions
- How much does a firefighter at City of Royal Oak Fire Department make?
- City of Royal Oak Fire Department listed starting pay of $71,009 a year in its entry-level posting from May 2026, with a top of range up to $87,571. The most recent, Firefighter in May 2026, started at $71,009 (up to $87,571).
- How does City of Royal Oak Fire Department pay compare with other Michigan departments?
- The average starting salary across 11 current Michigan firefighter listings on FireJobs is $61,867. City of Royal Oak Fire Department's most recent starting figure of $71,009 is 15% above it.
- Is City of Royal Oak Fire Department hiring right now?
- No openings from City of Royal Oak Fire Department are listed on FireJobs today. Departments with 56 career firefighters usually post once or twice a year. Free weekly alerts for Michigan 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.