Pennsylvania Firefighter Salaries by Department
Starting pay at 4 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
- 1. Philadelphia Fire Department $58,028 (Fire Service Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (General), August 2026)
- 2. Letterkenny Fire Department $51,957 (Firefighter (Basic Life Support / HazMat Ops & Tech) - Direct Hire Authority, September 2026)
All Pennsylvania departments with posted pay
| Department | Starting pay posted | Top of range | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Fire Department · Philadelphia | $58,028 to $72,285 | $110,434 | 3 |
| Conshohocken Fire Company #2 · Conshohocken | $73,692 to $78,925 | $119,844 | 2 |
| Letterkenny Fire Department · Chambersburg | $51,957 | $75,059 | 1 |
| Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire · Pittsburgh | $92,995 | Not listed | 1 |
Figures are as each department listed them in closed postings. Current openings show their pay to FireJobs members.