Seattle Fire Department Firefighter Salary
Seattle, Washington · King County · 1,013 career firefighters · 35 stations
Official pay at Seattle Fire Department
From the department's recruiting page, effective 2026 (rates on page as of 2026-10-10; matches posting opened 10/06/2026) · 2026.
Entry pay
$102,048
a year
Top step pay
Not stated in this source
Source: Recruiting page, 2026 (rates on page as of 2026-10-10; matches posting opened 10/06/2026) · 2026
Seattle Fire Department starting pay over time
Newest first. Official figures come from the department's pay schedules; posting figures are the most recent closed entry level posting with annual pay in each year.
| Date | Starting pay | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (rates on page as of 2026-10-10; matches posting opened 10/06/2026) · 2026 | $102,048 a year | Recruiting page |
| posting 10/06/2026-11/17/2026 · 2026 | As published: $43.22 - $53.52 Hourly; Monthly $8,504 (start) to $10,529 (42 months) | City job posting |
| Dec 2023 (2024) | As published: Monthly: Start $7,310; 42 mos $9,137 | CBA |
| Dec 2021 (2022) | As published: Monthly: Start $6,858; 42 mos $8,572 | CBA |
Seattle Fire Department pay questions
- What is the official firefighter pay at Seattle Fire Department?
- Seattle Fire Department's recruiting page, effective 2026 (rates on page as of 2026-10-10; matches posting opened 10/06/2026) · 2026, sets entry firefighter pay at $102,048 a year.
- Is Seattle Fire Department hiring right now?
- Yes. Seattle Fire Department has 1 open position on FireJobs that list pay. Members see the salary, closing date and the application link.
Source: the department's official pay schedule, linked above with its effective date. Pay changes with contracts and steps; the posting for a current opening is the figure that applies.