New York Firefighter Salaries by Department
Starting pay at 8 New York fire departments, taken from the pay figures each department published in its own job postings over the last two years. Across 6 current New York listings with annual pay, the average starting salary is $56,804.
Highest recent entry-level starting pay in New York
- 1. West Point Fire & Emergency Services Division $82,301 (Firefighter (Basic Life Support), October 2026)
- 2. Watervliet Arsenal Fire & Emergency Service $70,124 (Supervisory Firefighter, October 2026)
- 3. Eastchester Fire District $60,710 (Firefighter, May 2026)
- 4. Hornell Fire Department $58,712 (Paramedic (HELPS Program), October 2026)
- 5. Albany Department of Fire and Emergency Services $52,626 (Firefighter- Civil Service Lateral Transfer, March 2026)
New York departments with official pay schedules
- Fire Department City of New York (FDNY) $54,122 entry pay a year (Source: City job posting, Jun 2025 (FY2025))
All New York departments with posted pay
| Department | Starting pay posted | Top of range | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Point Fire & Emergency Services Division · West Point | $72,737 to $82,301 | $118,880 | 2 |
| Albany Department of Fire and Emergency Services · Albany | $52,626 | Not listed | 1 |
| Albany International Airport Fire Department · Albany | $52,626 | Not listed | 1 |
| Apulia Fire Company · Apulia Station | $51,050 | Not listed | 1 |
| Eastchester Fire District · Eastchester | $60,710 | $108,633 | 1 |
| Fuller Road Fire Department · Albany | $52,626 | Not listed | 1 |
| Hornell Fire Department · Hornell | $58,712 | $72,759 | 1 |
| Watervliet Arsenal Fire & Emergency Service · Watervliet | $70,124 | $91,156 | 1 |
Figures are as each department listed them in closed postings. Current openings show their pay to FireJobs members.