Texas Firefighter Salaries by Department
Starting pay at 38 Texas fire departments, taken from the pay figures each department published in its own job postings over the last two years. Across 36 current Texas listings with annual pay, the average starting salary is $64,219.
Highest recent entry-level starting pay in Texas
- 1. Allen Fire Department $97,528 (Firefighter/Paramedic, May 2026)
- 2. Grand Prairie Fire Department $85,509 (Fire Fighter, September 2026)
- 3. Baytown Fire Department $84,629 (Firefighter/Paramedic, July 2026)
- 4. Village Fire Department $76,124 (Firefighter/Paramedic, May 2026)
- 5. Anna Fire Department $72,100 (FIREFIGHTER / PARAMEDIC, March 2026)
All Texas departments with posted pay
| Department | Starting pay posted | Top of range | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corsicana Fire Department · Corsicana | $44,112 to $70,716 | Not listed | 7 |
| Abilene Fire Department · Abilene | $62,375 to $75,515 | $77,024 | 2 |
| Circle D Volunteer Fire Department · Bastrop | $56,341 to $60,686 | Not listed | 2 |
| Harris County ESD 12 Fire Department (Cloverleaf Fire Department) · Houston | $36,114 to $57,027 | $80,214 | 2 |
| Allen Fire Department · Allen | $97,528 | $105,825 | 1 |
| Angelina College Fire Academy · Lufkin | $51,305 | Not listed | 1 |
| Anna Fire Department · Anna | $72,100 | $81,149 | 1 |
| Ata-Bexar County Line Volunteer Fire Department · San Antonio | $67,152 | $67,152 | 1 |
| Baytown Fire Department · Baytown | $84,629 | $104,103 | 1 |
| Borger Fire Department · Borger | $42,404 | $49,175 | 1 |
| Central Volunteer Fire Department · Lufkin | $52,844 | Not listed | 1 |
| City of Lufkin Fire Department · Lufkin | $52,844 | Not listed | 1 |
| City of Sweetwater Fire Department · Sweetwater | $53,409 | $64,896 | 1 |
| Eagle Pass Fire Department · Eagle Pass | $93,230 | $128,110 | 1 |
| East Texas Regional Airport Fire Department · Longview | $61,011 | $84,116 | 1 |
| Fulshear Simonton Volunteer Fire Department · Fulshear | $65,520 | Not listed | 1 |
| Geronimo Village Volunteer Fire Department · San Antonio | $67,152 | $67,152 | 1 |
| Grand Prairie Fire Department · Grand Prairie | $85,509 | $105,022 | 1 |
| Highland Village Fire Department · Highland Village | $71,354 | $92,760 | 1 |
| Hillsboro Department of Public Safety · Hillsboro | $65,000 | Not listed | 1 |
| La Marque Fire Department · La Marque | $41,600 | $52,000 | 1 |
| Lewisville Fire Department · Lewisville | $61,863 | $68,986 | 1 |
| Lubbock Fire Department · Lubbock | $164,060 | Not listed | 1 |
| Pantego Fire Department · Pantego | $62,000 | Not listed | 1 |
| Peoria Volunteer Fire Department · Hillsboro | $65,000 | Not listed | 1 |
| Rosenberg Fire Department · Rosenberg | $68,257 | $95,543 | 1 |
| Sachse Fire Rescue · Sachse | $130,258 | $195,387 | 1 |
| San Antonio Fire Department · San Antonio | $46,244 | Not listed | 1 |
| Selma Fire Department · Selma | $59,843 | $78,519 | 1 |
| Village Fire Department · Houston | $76,124 | $86,832 | 1 |
| Colleyville Fire Department · Colleyville | $25.58/hr | Not listed | 1 |
| Lake Worth Fire Department · Lake Worth | $22.77/hr | Not listed | 1 |
| Lone Tree Volunteer Fire Department · Victoria | $19.55/hr | Not listed | 1 |
| Sam Bass Fire Department · Round Rock | $19.15/hr | Not listed | 1 |
| Southlake Department of Public Safety · Southlake | $23.97/hr | Not listed | 1 |
| Temple Fire & Rescue · Temple | $23.36/hr | Not listed | 1 |
| Victoria County Fire Department · Victoria | $19.55/hr | Not listed | 2 |
| Victoria Fire Department · Victoria | $19.55/hr | Not listed | 1 |
Figures are as each department listed them in closed postings. Current openings show their pay to FireJobs members.