Memphis Division of Fire Services Firefighter Salary
Memphis, Tennessee · Shelby County · 1,687 career firefighters · 56 stations
Official pay at Memphis Division of Fire Services
From the department's pay plan, effective Jul 2026 (FY2027).
Entry pay
$48,078
a year
Top step pay
$77,688
a year
Source: Pay plan, Jul 2026 (FY2027)
Memphis Division of Fire Services starting pay over time
Newest first. Official figures come from the department's pay schedules; posting figures are the most recent closed entry level posting with annual pay in each year.
Memphis Division of Fire Services pay questions
- What is the official firefighter pay at Memphis Division of Fire Services?
- Memphis Division of Fire Services's pay plan, effective 2026-07-01 · FY2027, sets entry firefighter pay at $48,078 a year, rising to $77,688 at the top step.
- Is Memphis Division of Fire Services hiring right now?
- Yes. Memphis Division of Fire Services has 4 open positions on FireJobs that list pay. Members see the salary, closing date and the application link.
Source: the department's official pay schedule, linked above with its effective date. Pay changes with contracts and steps; the posting for a current opening is the figure that applies.