Traverse City Fire Department Firefighter Salary
Traverse City, Michigan · Grand Traverse County · 23 career firefighters · 3 stations
What Traverse City Fire Department pays
Entry-level starting pay
$61,265
a year
Top of posted range
$77,333
a year
Entry-level postings
1 posting
September 2026
Traverse City Fire Department listed starting pay of $61,265 a year in its entry-level posting from September 2026, with a top of range up to $77,333. The most recent, Firefighter/Paramedic (Lateral Hire) in September 2026, started at $61,265 (up to $77,333).
Past Traverse City 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/Paramedic (Lateral Hire) | September 2026 | $61,265 | $77,333 |
Traverse City Fire Department pay questions
- How much does a firefighter at Traverse City Fire Department make?
- Traverse City Fire Department listed starting pay of $61,265 a year in its entry-level posting from September 2026, with a top of range up to $77,333. The most recent, Firefighter/Paramedic (Lateral Hire) in September 2026, started at $61,265 (up to $77,333).
- How does Traverse City Fire Department pay compare with other Michigan departments?
- The average starting salary across 27 current Michigan firefighter listings on FireJobs is $62,072. Traverse City Fire Department's most recent starting figure of $61,265 is 1% below it.
- Is Traverse City Fire Department hiring right now?
- Yes. Traverse City Fire Department has 2 open positions 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.