Mississippi Firefighter Salaries by Department
Starting pay at 8 Mississippi fire departments, taken from the pay figures each department published in its own job postings over the last two years. Across 10 current Mississippi listings with annual pay, the average starting salary is $50,499.
Highest recent entry-level starting pay in Mississippi
- 1. Southaven Fire Department $79,545 (Fire Department - Paramedic I, July 2026)
- 2. Laurel Fire Department $44,689 (ENTRY LEVEL FIREFIGHTER CIVIL SERVICE EXAM, July 2026)
- 3. Starkville Fire Department $44,672 (Firefighter - Certified, August 2026)
- 4. Gulfport Fire Department $39,590 (Firefighter Recruit, September 2026)
- 5. Central Mississippi Correctional Facility $35,280 (FIREFIGHTER I/TRAINEE, June 2026)
All Mississippi departments with posted pay
| Department | Starting pay posted | Top of range | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starkville Fire Department · Starkville | $38,629 to $44,672 | $51,140 | 3 |
| Central Mississippi Correctional Facility · Pearl | $35,280 | Not listed | 1 |
| Friendship Volunteer Fire Department · McComb | $46,329 | Not listed | 1 |
| Gulfport Fire Department · Gulfport | $39,590 | $49,657 | 1 |
| Laurel Fire Department · Laurel | $44,689 | Not listed | 1 |
| Southaven Fire Department · Southaven | $79,545 | Not listed | 1 |
| City of Moss Point Fire Department · Moss Point | $14.46/hr | Not listed | 1 |
| Forts Lake-Franklin Creek Volunteer Fire Department · Moss Point | $14.46/hr | Not listed | 1 |
Figures are as each department listed them in closed postings. Current openings show their pay to FireJobs members.