Tappahannock-Essex Volunteer Fire Department Firefighter Salary
Tappahannock, Virginia · Essex County · 3 stations
What Tappahannock-Essex Volunteer Fire Department pays
Entry-level starting pay
$45,029
a year
Top of posted range
$60,000
a year
Entry-level postings
1 posting
May 2026
Tappahannock-Essex Volunteer Fire Department listed starting pay of $45,029 a year in its entry-level posting from May 2026, with a top of range up to $60,000. The most recent, EMT/Firefighter Or Higher Certification in May 2026, started at $45,029 (up to $60,000).
Past Tappahannock-Essex Volunteer Fire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMT/Firefighter Or Higher Certification | May 2026 | $45,029 | $60,000 |
Tappahannock-Essex Volunteer Fire Department pay questions
- How much does a firefighter at Tappahannock-Essex Volunteer Fire Department make?
- Tappahannock-Essex Volunteer Fire Department listed starting pay of $45,029 a year in its entry-level posting from May 2026, with a top of range up to $60,000. The most recent, EMT/Firefighter Or Higher Certification in May 2026, started at $45,029 (up to $60,000).
- How does Tappahannock-Essex Volunteer Fire Department pay compare with other Virginia departments?
- The average starting salary across 50 current Virginia firefighter listings on FireJobs is $56,162. Tappahannock-Essex Volunteer Fire Department's most recent starting figure of $45,029 is 20% below it.
- Is Tappahannock-Essex Volunteer Fire Department hiring right now?
- Yes. Tappahannock-Essex Volunteer Fire 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.