Gulfport Fire Department Firefighter Salary
Gulfport, Mississippi · Harrison County · 165 career firefighters · 11 stations
What Gulfport Fire Department pays
Entry-level starting pay
$39,590
a year
Top of posted range
$49,657
a year
Entry-level postings
1 posting
September 2026
Gulfport Fire Department listed starting pay of $39,590 a year in its entry-level posting from September 2026, with a top of range up to $49,657. The most recent, Firefighter Recruit in September 2026, started at $39,590 (up to $49,657).
Past Gulfport 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 Recruit | September 2026 | $39,590 | $49,657 |
Gulfport Fire Department pay questions
- How much does a firefighter at Gulfport Fire Department make?
- Gulfport Fire Department listed starting pay of $39,590 a year in its entry-level posting from September 2026, with a top of range up to $49,657. The most recent, Firefighter Recruit in September 2026, started at $39,590 (up to $49,657).
- How does Gulfport Fire Department pay compare with other Mississippi departments?
- The average starting salary across 10 current Mississippi firefighter listings on FireJobs is $50,499. Gulfport Fire Department's most recent starting figure of $39,590 is 22% below it.
- Is Gulfport Fire Department hiring right now?
- Yes. Gulfport 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.