East Grand Rapids Department of Public Safety Firefighter Salary
East Grand Rapids, Michigan · Kent County · 29 career firefighters · 1 station
What East Grand Rapids Department of Public Safety pays
Entry-level starting pay
$69,370
a year
Top of posted range
$84,563
a year
Entry-level postings
1 posting
September 2026
East Grand Rapids Department of Public Safety listed starting pay of $69,370 a year in its entry-level posting from September 2026, with a top of range up to $84,563. The most recent, Public Safety Officer in September 2026, started at $69,370 (up to $84,563).
Past East Grand Rapids 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 | September 2026 | $69,370 | $84,563 |
East Grand Rapids Department of Public Safety pay questions
- How much does a firefighter at East Grand Rapids Department of Public Safety make?
- East Grand Rapids Department of Public Safety listed starting pay of $69,370 a year in its entry-level posting from September 2026, with a top of range up to $84,563. The most recent, Public Safety Officer in September 2026, started at $69,370 (up to $84,563).
- How does East Grand Rapids 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. East Grand Rapids Department of Public Safety's most recent starting figure of $69,370 is 13% above it.
- Is East Grand Rapids Department of Public Safety hiring right now?
- No openings from East Grand Rapids Department of Public Safety are listed on FireJobs today. Departments with 29 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.