Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department Firefighter Salary
Fairfax, Virginia · Fairfax County · 1,356 career firefighters · 39 stations
What Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department pays
Starting pay (officer postings)
$60,894
a year
Top of posted range
$106,565
a year
Postings
1 posting
August 2026
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department listed starting pay of $60,894 a year in its posting (officer ranks only; no entry-level posting recorded) from August 2026, with a top of range up to $106,565. The most recent, Fire Inspector II in August 2026, started at $60,894 (up to $106,565).
Past Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department postings with pay
Closed postings FireJobs recorded in the last two years. Figures are as the department listed them.
| Position | Posted | Starting | Top of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Inspector II | August 2026 | $60,894 | $106,565 |
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department pay questions
- How much does a firefighter at Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department make?
- Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department listed starting pay of $60,894 a year in its posting (officer ranks only; no entry-level posting recorded) from August 2026, with a top of range up to $106,565. The most recent, Fire Inspector II in August 2026, started at $60,894 (up to $106,565).
- Is Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department hiring right now?
- Yes. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department has 3 open positions on FireJobs that list pay. Members see the salary, closing date and the application link.
Source: pay figures the department published in its own job postings, recorded by FireJobs when each posting was live. Pay changes with contracts and steps; the posting for a current opening is the figure that applies.