Tennessee Firefighter Salaries by Department
Starting pay at 8 Tennessee 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 Tennessee
- 1. Rutherford County Fire-Rescue Department Station 51 $63,913 (Paramedic - FT, August 2026)
- 2. City of Tullahoma Fire Department $48,586 (Firefighter, July 2026)
- 3. Clarksville Fire Rescue $43,066 (Firefighter Recruit (Recruit Class 01-27), July 2026)
- 4. Henrietta Volunteer Fire Department $43,066 (Firefighter New Hire, August 2026)
- 5. Crossville Fire Department $36,234 (Firefighter, May 2026)
All Tennessee departments with posted pay
| Department | Starting pay posted | Top of range | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford County Fire-Rescue Department Station 51 · Murfreesboro | $55,537 to $63,913 | $68,590 | 2 |
| Bartlett Fire Department · Bartlett | $92,486 | $106,924 | 1 |
| City of Tullahoma Fire Department · Tullahoma | $48,586 | $50,549 | 1 |
| Clarksville Fire Rescue · Clarksville | $43,066 | $52,347 | 1 |
| Crossville Fire Department · Crossville | $36,234 | $53,290 | 1 |
| Henrietta Volunteer Fire Department · Clarksville | $43,066 | Not listed | 1 |
| Gallatin Fire Department · Gallatin | $19.56/hr | Not listed | 1 |
| Spring Hill Fire Department · Spring Hill | $18.72/hr | Not listed | 2 |
Figures are as each department listed them in closed postings. Current openings show their pay to FireJobs members.