Nebraska Firefighter Salaries by Department
Starting pay at 3 Nebraska 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 Nebraska
- 1. Gothenburg Volunteer Fire Department $65,328 (Certified Firefighter/AEMT, August 2026)
- 2. Papillion Fire Department $63,696 (Firefighter, July 2026)
All Nebraska departments with posted pay
| Department | Starting pay posted | Top of range | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gothenburg Volunteer Fire Department · Gothenburg | $65,328 to $76,417 | Not listed | 2 |
| Alliance Fire Department · Alliance | $82,000 | $112,223 | 1 |
| Papillion Fire Department · La Vista | $63,696 | Not listed | 1 |
Figures are as each department listed them in closed postings. Current openings show their pay to FireJobs members.