Mississippi Firefighter Salaries by Department
Starting pay at 9 Mississippi fire departments, taken from the pay figures each department published in its own job postings over the last two years.
Highest recent entry-level starting pay in Mississippi
- 1. Southaven Fire Department $79,545 (Fire Department - Paramedic I, July 2026)
- 2. Ridgeland Fire Department $48,822 (Firefighter, May 2026)
- 3. Laurel Fire Department $44,689 (ENTRY LEVEL FIREFIGHTER CIVIL SERVICE EXAM, July 2026)
- 4. Starkville Fire Department $44,672 (Firefighter - Certified, August 2026)
- 5. Gulfport Fire Department $39,590 (Gulfport Firefighter Recruit, May 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 |
| Ridgeland Fire Department · Ridgeland | $48,822 | 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.