Salem Fire & EMS Department Firefighter Salary
Salem, Virginia · Salem County · 65 career firefighters · 3 stations
What Salem Fire & EMS Department pays
Entry-level starting pay
$52,192
a year
Top of posted range
$83,507
a year
Entry-level postings
1 posting
August 2026
Salem Fire & EMS Department listed starting pay of $52,192 a year in its entry-level posting from August 2026, with a top of range up to $83,507. The most recent, Firefighter EMT in August 2026, started at $52,192 (up to $83,507).
Past Salem Fire & EMS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter EMT | August 2026 | $52,192 | $83,507 |
Salem Fire & EMS Department pay questions
- How much does a firefighter at Salem Fire & EMS Department make?
- Salem Fire & EMS Department listed starting pay of $52,192 a year in its entry-level posting from August 2026, with a top of range up to $83,507. The most recent, Firefighter EMT in August 2026, started at $52,192 (up to $83,507).
- How does Salem Fire & EMS Department pay compare with other Virginia departments?
- The average starting salary across 50 current Virginia firefighter listings on FireJobs is $56,162. Salem Fire & EMS Department's most recent starting figure of $52,192 is 7% below it.
- Is Salem Fire & EMS Department hiring right now?
- Yes. Salem Fire & EMS Department has 1 open position 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.