Columbia Fire Department Firefighter Salary
Columbia, South Carolina · Richland County · 500 career firefighters · 32 stations
What Columbia Fire Department pays
Entry-level starting pay
$34,900 to $43,800
a year
Top of posted range
$52,112
a year
Entry-level postings
2 postings
July 2026 to July 2026
Columbia Fire Department listed starting pay of $34,900 to $43,800 a year in 2 entry-level postings between July 2026 and July 2026, with a top of range up to $52,112. The most recent, FIREFIGHTER (NON-CERTIFIED) in July 2026, started at $34,900 (up to $41,523).
Is Columbia Fire Department hiring right now?
Yes. Columbia Fire Department has 1 open position on FireJobs that list pay. Members see the salary, closing date and the application link.
Past Columbia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIREFIGHTER (NON-CERTIFIED) | July 2026 | $34,900 | $41,523 |
| FIREFIGHTER (CERTIFIED) | July 2026 | $43,800 | $52,112 |
Columbia Fire Department pay questions
- How much does a firefighter at Columbia Fire Department make?
- Columbia Fire Department listed starting pay of $34,900 to $43,800 a year in 2 entry-level postings between July 2026 and July 2026, with a top of range up to $52,112. The most recent, FIREFIGHTER (NON-CERTIFIED) in July 2026, started at $34,900 (up to $41,523).
- How does Columbia Fire Department pay compare with other South Carolina departments?
- The average starting salary across 37 current South Carolina firefighter listings on FireJobs is $54,443. Columbia Fire Department's most recent starting figure of $34,900 is 36% below it.
- Is Columbia Fire Department hiring right now?
- Yes. Columbia 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.