Minneapolis Fire Department Firefighter Salary
Minneapolis, Minnesota · Hennepin County · 434 career firefighters · 19 stations
Official pay at Minneapolis Fire Department
From the department's CBA, effective Jan 2026 (2026).
Entry pay
As published: Fire Cadet $2,177 biweekly (80 hrs); Fire Fighter steps 1-6 $3,110 - $3,784 biweekly (109.2 biweekly hrs)
Top step pay
See the published figures
Source: CBA, Jan 2026 (2026)
Scheduled raises
- Jan 2027 (2027): as published: Fire Cadet $2,243 biweekly (80 hrs); Fire Fighter steps 1-6 $3,204 - $3,898 biweekly (109.2 biweekly hrs). Source: CBA, Jan 2027 (2027)
- Jan 2028 (2028): as published: Fire Cadet $2,310 biweekly (80 hrs); Fire Fighter steps 1-6 $3,300 - $4,015 biweekly (109.2 biweekly hrs). Source: CBA, Jan 2028 (2028)
Minneapolis Fire Department starting pay over time
Newest first. Official figures come from the department's pay schedules; posting figures are the most recent closed entry level posting with annual pay in each year.
| Date | Starting pay | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 (2026) | As published: Fire Cadet $2,177 biweekly (80 hrs); Fire Fighter steps 1-6 $3,110 - $3,784 biweekly (109.2 biweekly hrs) | CBA |
| Jan 2025 (2025) | As published: Fire Cadet $2,094 biweekly (80 hrs); Fire Fighter steps 1-6 $2,991 - $3,639 biweekly (109.2 biweekly hrs) | CBA |
| Jan 2024 (2024) | As published: Fire Cadet $1,964 biweekly (80 hrs); Fire Fighter steps 1-6 $2,806 - $3,414 biweekly (109.2 biweekly hrs) | CBA |
| Jan 2023 (2023) | As published: Fire Cadet $1,879 biweekly (80 hrs); Fire Fighter steps 1-6 $2,685 - $3,267 biweekly (109.2 biweekly hrs) | CBA |
Minneapolis Fire Department pay questions
- What is the official firefighter pay at Minneapolis Fire Department?
- Minneapolis Fire Department's CBA, effective 2026-01-01 · 2026, lists firefighter pay as published: Fire Cadet $2,177 biweekly (80 hrs); Fire Fighter steps 1-6 $3,110 - $3,784 biweekly (109.2 biweekly hrs).
- Is Minneapolis Fire Department hiring right now?
- No openings from Minneapolis Fire Department are listed on FireJobs today. Departments with 434 career firefighters usually post once or twice a year. Free weekly alerts for Minnesota cover it when they do.
Source: the department's official pay schedule, linked above with its effective date. Pay changes with contracts and steps; the posting for a current opening is the figure that applies.