Wisconsin Firefighter Salaries by Department
Starting pay at 9 Wisconsin fire departments, taken from the pay figures each department published in its own job postings over the last two years. Across 9 current Wisconsin listings with annual pay, the average starting salary is $64,374.
Highest recent entry-level starting pay in Wisconsin
- 1. Cudahy Fire Department $66,080 (Firefighter Paramedic, August 2026)
- 2. Sun Prairie Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. $65,897 (Paramedic - Full-Time, September 2026)
- 3. Sheboygan Fire Department $58,361 (Firefighter/Paramedic, May 2026)
Wisconsin departments with official pay schedules
- Milwaukee Fire Department $41,571 entry pay a year (Source: Pay plan, Jun 2026 (2026))
All Wisconsin departments with posted pay
| Department | Starting pay posted | Top of range | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Onalaska Fire Department · Onalaska | $90,500 | $118,704 | 1 |
| Cudahy Fire Department · Cudahy | $66,080 | $90,876 | 1 |
| Janesville Fire Department · Janesville | $79,811 | $89,788 | 1 |
| Sheboygan Fire Department · Sheboygan | $58,361 | Not listed | 1 |
| Sun Prairie Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. · Sun Prairie | $65,897 | $81,782 | 1 |
| Wauwatosa Fire Department · Wauwatosa | $153,753 | $196,477 | 1 |
| City of Wausau Fire Department · Wausau | $14.00/hr | Not listed | 1 |
| Racine Fire Department · Racine | $17.74/hr | Not listed | 1 |
| Superior Fire Department · Superior | $22.41/hr | Not listed | 1 |
Figures are as each department listed them in closed postings. Current openings show their pay to FireJobs members.