Wisconsin Firefighter Salaries by Department
Starting pay at 7 Wisconsin fire departments, taken from the pay figures each department published in its own job postings over the last two years. Across 3 current Wisconsin listings with annual pay, the average starting salary is $70,341.
Highest recent entry-level starting pay in Wisconsin
- 1. Cudahy Fire Department $66,080 (Firefighter Paramedic, August 2026)
- 2. La Crosse Fire Department $65,316 (Firefighter, May 2026)
- 3. Sheboygan Fire Department $58,361 (Firefighter/Paramedic, May 2026)
All Wisconsin departments with posted pay
| Department | Starting pay posted | Top of range | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cudahy Fire Department · Cudahy | $66,080 | $90,876 | 1 |
| La Crosse Fire Department · La Crosse | $65,316 | Not listed | 1 |
| Sheboygan Fire Department · Sheboygan | $58,361 | Not listed | 1 |
| Wauwatosa Fire Department · Wauwatosa | $153,753 | $196,477 | 1 |
| City of Monona Fire Department · Monona | $22.00/hr | Not listed | 2 |
| City of Wausau Fire Department · Wausau | $14.00/hr | Not listed | 1 |
| Janesville Fire Department · Janesville | $21.37/hr | Not listed | 1 |
Figures are as each department listed them in closed postings. Current openings show their pay to FireJobs members.