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
$108,444
a year
Top of posted range
Not listed
a year
Entry-level postings
1 posting
August 2026
City of Bellingham Fire Department listed starting pay of $108,444 a year in its entry-level posting from August 2026. The most recent, Experienced Firefighter and Experienced Firefighter/Paramedic in August 2026, started at $108,444.
Is City of Bellingham Fire Department hiring right now?
Yes. City of Bellingham Fire Department has 1 open position on FireJobs that list pay. Members see the salary, closing date and the application link.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Experienced Firefighter and Experienced Firefighter/Paramedic | August 2026 | $108,444 | 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 $108,444 a year in its entry-level posting from August 2026. The most recent, Experienced Firefighter and Experienced Firefighter/Paramedic in August 2026, started at $108,444.
- How does City of Bellingham Fire Department pay compare with other Washington departments?
- The average starting salary across 23 current Washington firefighter listings on FireJobs is $90,457. City of Bellingham Fire Department's most recent starting figure of $108,444 is 20% above it.
- Is City of Bellingham Fire Department hiring right now?
- Yes. City of Bellingham 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.