City of Bellingham Fire Department Firefighter Salary
Bellingham, Washington · Whatcom County · 138 career firefighters · 8 stations
What City of Bellingham Fire Department pays
Entry-level starting pay
$96,144 to $108,444
a year
Top of posted range
Not listed
a year
Entry-level postings
3 postings
May 2026 to September 2026
City of Bellingham Fire Department listed starting pay of $96,144 to $108,444 a year in 3 entry-level postings between May 2026 and September 2026. The most recent, Entry Firefighter and Entry Firefighter/Paramedic (NTN FireTeam Testing Window Open) in September 2026, started at $96,144.
Past City of Bellingham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Firefighter and Entry Firefighter/Paramedic (NTN FireTeam Testing Window Open) | September 2026 | $96,144 | Not listed |
| Experienced Firefighter and Experienced Firefighter/Paramedic | August 2026 | $108,444 | Not listed |
| Entry Firefighter and Entry Firefighter/Paramedic | May 2026 | $96,144 | Not listed |
City of Bellingham Fire Department pay questions
- How much does a firefighter at City of Bellingham Fire Department make?
- City of Bellingham Fire Department listed starting pay of $96,144 to $108,444 a year in 3 entry-level postings between May 2026 and September 2026. The most recent, Entry Firefighter and Entry Firefighter/Paramedic (NTN FireTeam Testing Window Open) in September 2026, started at $96,144.
- How does City of Bellingham Fire Department pay compare with other Washington departments?
- The average starting salary across 38 current Washington firefighter listings on FireJobs is $79,391. City of Bellingham Fire Department's most recent starting figure of $96,144 is 21% above it.
- Is City of Bellingham Fire Department hiring right now?
- No openings from City of Bellingham Fire Department are listed on FireJobs today. Departments with 138 career firefighters usually post once or twice a year. Free weekly alerts for Washington cover it when they do.
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.