Milwaukee Fire Department Firefighter Salary
Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Milwaukee County · 950 career firefighters · 36 stations
Official pay at Milwaukee Fire Department
From the department's pay plan, effective Jun 2026 (2026).
Entry pay
$41,571
a year
Top step pay
$92,249
a year
Source: Pay plan, Jun 2026 (2026)
Milwaukee 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 (2026) | $41,571 a year | Pay plan |
| Dec 2025 (2026) | $41,159 a year | Pay plan |
| Dec 2024 (2025) | $40,752 a year | Pay plan |
| Jun 2023 (2023) | $38,413 a year | City job posting |
Milwaukee Fire Department pay questions
- What is the official firefighter pay at Milwaukee Fire Department?
- Milwaukee Fire Department's pay plan, effective 2026-06-21 · 2026, sets entry firefighter pay at $41,571 a year, rising to $92,249 at the top step.
- Is Milwaukee Fire Department hiring right now?
- No openings from Milwaukee Fire Department are listed on FireJobs today. Departments with 950 career firefighters usually post once or twice a year. Free weekly alerts for Wisconsin cover it when they do.
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.