Forsyth County Fire Department Firefighter Salary
Winston Salem, North Carolina · Forsyth County · 28 career firefighters · 1 station
What Forsyth County Fire Department pays
Starting pay (officer postings)
$62,637
a year
Top of posted range
$72,033
a year
Postings
1 posting
September 2026
Forsyth County Fire Department listed starting pay of $62,637 a year in its posting (officer ranks only; no entry-level posting recorded) from September 2026, with a top of range up to $72,033. The most recent, Fire Captain in September 2026, started at $62,637 (up to $72,033).
Past Forsyth County 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Captain | September 2026 | $62,637 | $72,033 |
Forsyth County Fire Department pay questions
- How much does a firefighter at Forsyth County Fire Department make?
- Forsyth County Fire Department listed starting pay of $62,637 a year in its posting (officer ranks only; no entry-level posting recorded) from September 2026, with a top of range up to $72,033. The most recent, Fire Captain in September 2026, started at $62,637 (up to $72,033).
- Is Forsyth County Fire Department hiring right now?
- Yes. Forsyth County Fire Department has 2 open positions 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.