City of Winston-Salem Fire Department Firefighter Salary
Winston Salem, North Carolina · Forsyth County · 377 career firefighters · 20 stations
What City of Winston-Salem Fire Department pays
Starting pay (officer postings)
$61,991 to $91,589
a year
Top of posted range
$141,962
a year
Postings
2 postings
September 2026 to September 2026
City of Winston-Salem Fire Department listed starting pay of $61,991 to $91,589 a year in 2 posting (officer ranks only; no entry-level posting recorded)s between September 2026 and September 2026, with a top of range up to $141,962. The most recent, Division Fire Chief in September 2026, started at $91,589 (up to $141,962).
Past City of Winston-Salem Fire Department postings with pay
Closed postings FireJobs recorded in the last two years. Figures are as the department listed them.
| Position | Posted | Starting | Top of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division Fire Chief | September 2026 | $91,589 | $141,962 |
| Fire Inspector | September 2026 | $61,991 | Not listed |
City of Winston-Salem Fire Department pay questions
- How much does a firefighter at City of Winston-Salem Fire Department make?
- City of Winston-Salem Fire Department listed starting pay of $61,991 to $91,589 a year in 2 posting (officer ranks only; no entry-level posting recorded)s between September 2026 and September 2026, with a top of range up to $141,962. The most recent, Division Fire Chief in September 2026, started at $91,589 (up to $141,962).
- Is City of Winston-Salem Fire Department hiring right now?
- Yes. City of Winston-Salem Fire Department has 1 open position on FireJobs that list pay. Members see the salary, closing date and the application link.
Source: pay figures the department published in its own job postings, recorded by FireJobs when each posting was live. Pay changes with contracts and steps; the posting for a current opening is the figure that applies.