Houston Fire Department Firefighter Salary
Houston, Texas · Harris County · 3,948 career firefighters · 93 stations
Official pay at Houston Fire Department
From the department's recruiting page, effective FY2026 (probable; see notes).
Entry pay
$37,388
a year
Top step pay
$71,040
a year
Houston 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.
| Date | Starting pay | Source |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 (probable; see notes) | $37,388 a year | Recruiting page |
| FY2025 (probable; labeled 'Beginning 07/8/2023') | $36,000 a year | Recruiting page |
Houston Fire Department pay questions
- What is the official firefighter pay at Houston Fire Department?
- Houston Fire Department's recruiting page, effective FY2026 (probable; see notes), sets entry firefighter pay at $37,388 a year, rising to $71,040 at the top step.
- Is Houston Fire Department hiring right now?
- Yes. Houston Fire Department has 3 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.