Missouri Firefighter Salaries by Department
Starting pay at 6 Missouri fire departments, taken from the pay figures each department published in its own job postings over the last two years. Across 5 current Missouri listings with annual pay, the average starting salary is $52,818.
Highest recent entry-level starting pay in Missouri
- 1. Normandy Fire Protection District $95,000 (Full Time Paramedic, May 2026)
- 2. Ash Grove Fire Protection District $30,597 (Student EMT, March 2026)
All Missouri departments with posted pay
| Department | Starting pay posted | Top of range | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Grove Fire Protection District · Ash Grove | $30,597 | $45,885 | 1 |
| Cape Girardeau Fire Department · Cape Girardeau | $97,000 | Not listed | 1 |
| Normandy Fire Protection District · Saint Louis | $95,000 | Not listed | 1 |
| Central Cass County Fire Protection District · Harrisonville | $16.14/hr | Not listed | 1 |
| City of Lebanon Fire Department · LEBANON | $14.45/hr | Not listed | 1 |
| Harrisonville Emergency Services · Harrisonville | $16.14/hr | Not listed | 1 |
Figures are as each department listed them in closed postings. Current openings show their pay to FireJobs members.