New York Firefighter Salaries by Department
Starting pay at 5 New York 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 New York
- 1. Eastchester Fire District $60,710 (Firefighter, May 2026)
- 2. Albany Department of Fire and Emergency Services $52,626 (Firefighter- Civil Service Lateral Transfer, March 2026)
- 3. Albany International Airport Fire Department $52,626 (Firefighter- Civil Service Lateral Transfer, March 2026)
- 4. Fuller Road Fire Department $52,626 (Firefighter- Civil Service Lateral Transfer, July 2026)
- 5. Apulia Fire Company $51,050 (Career Firefighter, March 2026)
All New York departments with posted pay
| Department | Starting pay posted | Top of range | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Figures are as each department listed them in closed postings. Current openings show their pay to FireJobs members.