Dallas Fire Department Firefighter Salary
Dallas, Texas · Dallas County · 1,950 career firefighters · 58 stations
Official pay at Dallas Fire Department
From the department's pay plan, effective Jan 2026 (FY2025-26).
Entry pay
$81,232
a year
Top step pay
$102,304
a year
Source: Pay plan, Jan 2026 (FY2025-26)
Dallas Fire Department 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.
Dallas Fire Department pay questions
- What is the official firefighter pay at Dallas Fire Department?
- Dallas Fire Department's pay plan, effective 2026-01-01 · FY2025-26, sets entry firefighter pay at $81,232 a year, rising to $102,304 at the top step.
- Is Dallas Fire Department hiring right now?
- No openings from Dallas Fire Department are listed on FireJobs today. Departments with 1,950 career firefighters usually post once or twice a year. Free weekly alerts for Texas cover it when they do.
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.