Virginia Firefighter Salaries by Department
Starting pay at 9 Virginia fire departments, taken from the pay figures each department published in its own job postings over the last two years. Across 25 current Virginia listings with annual pay, the average starting salary is $56,055.
Highest recent entry-level starting pay in Virginia
- 1. Petersburg Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services $61,734 (Firefighter, July 2026)
- 2. Hampton Division of Fire and Rescue $57,319 (ALS Technician EMT-P or EMT-I, July 2026)
- 3. Frederick County Fire and Rescue $57,108 (Firefighter/EMT, August 2026)
- 4. Newport News Fire Department $55,960 (FIREFIGHTER/MEDIC RECRUIT, July 2026)
- 5. King William County Fire & EMS $47,500 (Firefighter/ EMT - BLS New, September 2026)
All Virginia departments with posted pay
| Department | Starting pay posted | Top of range | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Division of Fire and Rescue · Hampton | $56,510 to $57,319 | $88,133 | 2 |
| Newport News Fire Department · Newport News | $55,960 | Not listed | 2 |
| Alexandria Fire Department · Alexandria | $68,098 | $104,718 | 1 |
| Charlottesville Fire Department · Charlottesville | $162,024 | Not listed | 1 |
| Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department · Fairfax | $60,894 | $106,565 | 1 |
| Frederick County Fire and Rescue · Winchester | $57,108 | Not listed | 1 |
| King William County Fire & EMS · King William | $47,500 | $68,000 | 1 |
| Mangohick Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. · Aylett | $47,500 | $68,000 | 1 |
| Petersburg Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services · Petersburg | $61,734 | Not listed | 1 |
Figures are as each department listed them in closed postings. Current openings show their pay to FireJobs members.