Vermont Firefighter Salaries by Department
Starting pay at 5 Vermont fire departments, taken from the pay figures each department published in its own job postings over the last two years.
Highest recent entry-level starting pay in Vermont
- 1. Burlington Fire Department $67,556 (Lateral Firefighter/EMT, September 2026)
- 2. Williston Fire Department $65,570 (Career Firefighter/EMT, May 2026)
- 3. South Burlington Fire/EMS & Special Operations Department $55,786 (Firefighter/EMT, August 2026)
- 4. St Johnsbury Fire Department $54,358 (Career Firefighter/EMT, September 2026)
All Vermont departments with posted pay
| Department | Starting pay posted | Top of range | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Fire Department · Burlington | $67,556 | $93,554 | 2 |
| South Burlington Fire/EMS & Special Operations Department · South Burlington | $55,786 | Not listed | 1 |
| St Johnsbury Fire Department · St. Johnsbury | $54,358 | $59,435 | 1 |
| Williston Fire Department · Williston | $65,570 | $80,000 | 1 |
| Morristown Fire Department · Morrisville | $26.00/hr | Not listed | 2 |
Figures are as each department listed them in closed postings. Current openings show their pay to FireJobs members.