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Firefighter Salary in Alabama (2026)
$22.89 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,237/year ($3,186/month) for a single filer
Firefighter pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,770 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,150 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,600 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,520 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $76,190 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,260 Firefighter jobs in Alabama (occupation code 33-2011, “Firefighters”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Firefighter salary of $47,600 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Alabama state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,237 — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
| Gross (median) | $47,600 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,532 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,641 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$2,190 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,237 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,186 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Firefighter make in Alabama?
- The median Firefighter salary in Alabama is $47,600 per year ($22.89 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,150 and $59,520.
- What is the take-home pay for a Firefighter in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $47,600, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $38,237 per year ($3,186 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
- How many Firefighter jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 7,260 Firefighter jobs in Alabama in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alabama state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alabama.