Utah Firefighter Salaries by Department
Starting pay at 9 Utah fire departments, taken from the pay figures each department published in its own job postings over the last two years. Across 5 current Utah listings with annual pay, the average starting salary is $58,776.
Highest recent entry-level starting pay in Utah
- 1. Unified Fire Authority $70,901 (Entry Level Paramedic-Only, September 2026)
- 2. Orem Fire Department $67,403 (FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC, July 2026)
- 3. Odgen Fire Department $56,282 (Lateral Firefighter/AEMT/Paramedic, May 2026)
- 4. Layton City Fire Department $55,833 (Lateral or Entry-Level Firefighter EMT/Paramedic, July 2026)
- 5. Park City Fire Service District $49,213 (Fire Prevention Specialist I, August 2026)
All Utah departments with posted pay
| Department | Starting pay posted | Top of range | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Layton City Fire Department · Layton | $55,833 | $99,439 | 1 |
| Odgen Fire Department · Ogden | $56,282 | $80,106 | 1 |
| Orem Fire Department · Orem | $67,403 | $101,982 | 1 |
| Park City Fire Service District · Park City | $49,213 | $57,970 | 1 |
| Trenton Fire Department · Trenton | $152,250 | $178,640 | 1 |
| Unified Fire Authority · Salt Lake City | $70,901 | $70,901 | 1 |
| Apple Valley Fire Department · Apple Valley | $21.25/hr | Not listed | 1 |
| Springville Fire & Rescue · Springville | $19.60/hr | Not listed | 1 |
| West Valley City Fire Department · West Valley City | $31.72/hr | Not listed | 1 |
Figures are as each department listed them in closed postings. Current openings show their pay to FireJobs members.