Onslow County Firefighter Salary
Richlands, North Carolina · Onslow County
What Onslow County pays
Entry-level starting pay
$46,259 to $46,262
a year
Top of posted range
$60,141
a year
Entry-level postings
3 postings
August 2026 to September 2026
Onslow County listed starting pay of $46,259 to $46,262 a year in 3 entry-level postings between August 2026 and September 2026, with a top of range up to $60,141. The most recent, Firefighter Part Time <50 in September 2026, started at $46,259 (up to $60,133).
2 other postings quoted hourly pay of $22.24 an hour.
Past Onslow County 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battalion Chief - MIH | September 2026 | $79,123 | $102,856 |
| Firefighter Part Time <50 | September 2026 | $46,259 | $60,133 |
| Firefighter Part Time <50 | September 2026 | $46,259 | $60,133 |
| Firefighter | August 2026 | $46,262 | $60,141 |
Onslow County pay questions
- How much does a firefighter at Onslow County make?
- Onslow County listed starting pay of $46,259 to $46,262 a year in 3 entry-level postings between August 2026 and September 2026, with a top of range up to $60,141. The most recent, Firefighter Part Time <50 in September 2026, started at $46,259 (up to $60,133).
- How does Onslow County pay compare with other North Carolina departments?
- The average starting salary across 40 current North Carolina firefighter listings on FireJobs is $54,450. Onslow County's most recent starting figure of $46,259 is 15% below it.
- Is Onslow County hiring right now?
- Yes. Onslow County 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.