Inver Grove Heights Fire Department Firefighter Salary
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota · Dakota County · 17 career firefighters · 3 stations
What Inver Grove Heights Fire Department pays
Entry-level starting pay
$83,429
a year
Top of posted range
$105,206
a year
Entry-level postings
1 posting
July 2026
Inver Grove Heights Fire Department listed starting pay of $83,429 a year in its entry-level posting from July 2026, with a top of range up to $105,206. The most recent, FT Firefighter in July 2026, started at $83,429 (up to $105,206).
Past Inver Grove Heights 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Lieutenant - Shift Lieutenant (FT) | July 2026 | $98,770 | $125,487 |
| FT Firefighter | July 2026 | $83,429 | $105,206 |
Inver Grove Heights Fire Department pay questions
- How much does a firefighter at Inver Grove Heights Fire Department make?
- Inver Grove Heights Fire Department listed starting pay of $83,429 a year in its entry-level posting from July 2026, with a top of range up to $105,206. The most recent, FT Firefighter in July 2026, started at $83,429 (up to $105,206).
- How does Inver Grove Heights Fire Department pay compare with other Minnesota departments?
- The average starting salary across 5 current Minnesota firefighter listings on FireJobs is $112,441. Inver Grove Heights Fire Department's most recent starting figure of $83,429 is 26% below it.
- Is Inver Grove Heights Fire Department hiring right now?
- Yes. Inver Grove Heights Fire Department 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.