Nevada Firefighter Salaries by Department
Starting pay at 7 Nevada fire departments, taken from the pay figures each department published in its own job postings over the last two years. Across 3 current Nevada listings with annual pay, the average starting salary is $72,218.
Highest recent entry-level starting pay in Nevada
- 1. Storey County Fire Department $86,374 (Firefighter-Paramedic (Lateral Transfer Only), September 2026)
- 2. Nellis AFB Fire Department $63,046 (SUPERVISORY FIREFIGHTER, October 2026)
- 3. Clark County Fire Department $61,838 (FIREFIGHTER I (ROOKIE SCHOOL), September 2026)
All Nevada departments with posted pay
| Department | Starting pay posted | Top of range | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storey County Fire Department · Virginia City | $86,374 | $99,116 | 2 |
| Clark County Fire Department · Las Vegas | $61,838 | Not listed | 1 |
| Nellis AFB Fire Department · Nellis AFB | $63,046 | $81,964 | 1 |
| Reno Fire Department · Reno | $117,266 | Not listed | 1 |
| Las Vegas Fire & Rescue · Las Vegas | $39.08/hr | Not listed | 1 |
| Mesquite Fire & Rescue · Mesquite | $16.80/hr | Not listed | 3 |
| North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District · Incline Village | $36.93/hr | Not listed | 1 |
Figures are as each department listed them in closed postings. Current openings show their pay to FireJobs members.