Kirkland Fire Department Firefighter Salary
Kirkland, Washington · King County · 81 career firefighters · 6 stations
What Kirkland Fire Department pays
Entry-level starting pay
$99,048
a year
Top of posted range
$133,849
a year
Entry-level postings
1 posting
September 2026
Kirkland Fire Department listed starting pay of $99,048 a year in its entry-level posting from September 2026, with a top of range up to $133,849. The most recent, Lateral Firefighter (Multiple Vacancies) in September 2026, started at $99,048 (up to $133,849).
Past Kirkland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lateral Firefighter (Multiple Vacancies) | September 2026 | $99,048 | $133,849 |
Kirkland Fire Department pay questions
- How much does a firefighter at Kirkland Fire Department make?
- Kirkland Fire Department listed starting pay of $99,048 a year in its entry-level posting from September 2026, with a top of range up to $133,849. The most recent, Lateral Firefighter (Multiple Vacancies) in September 2026, started at $99,048 (up to $133,849).
- How does Kirkland Fire Department pay compare with other Washington departments?
- The average starting salary across 38 current Washington firefighter listings on FireJobs is $79,391. Kirkland Fire Department's most recent starting figure of $99,048 is 25% above it.
- Is Kirkland Fire Department hiring right now?
- Yes. Kirkland Fire Department has 2 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.