Missouri Firefighter Salaries by Department
Starting pay at 9 Missouri fire departments, taken from the pay figures each department published in its own job postings over the last two years. Across 12 current Missouri listings with annual pay, the average starting salary is $64,513.
Highest recent entry-level starting pay in Missouri
- 1. Normandy Fire Protection District $95,000 (Full Time Paramedic, May 2026)
- 2. City of Jefferson/Jefferson City Fire Department $47,889 (Firefighter, September 2026)
- 3. Branson Fire & Rescue $47,599 (Firefighter, May 2026)
- 4. Springfield Fire Department $45,594 (Airport Rescue Fire Fighter (ARFF), September 2026)
- 5. Odessa Fire Rescue Protection District $42,000 (Firefighter/EMT (Full Time), May 2026)
Missouri departments with official pay schedules
- Kansas City Fire Department $53,565 entry pay a year (Source: Pay plan, May 2026 (FY2026-27))
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 |
| Branson Fire & Rescue · Branson | $47,599 | Not listed | 1 |
| City of Jefferson/Jefferson City Fire Department · Jefferson City | $47,889 | $54,755 | 1 |
| Normandy Fire Protection District · Saint Louis | $95,000 | Not listed | 1 |
| Odessa Fire Rescue Protection District · Odessa | $42,000 | $55,000 | 1 |
| Springfield Fire Department · Springfield | $45,594 | $72,842 | 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 | 2 |
| 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.