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Firefighter Salary in Arizona (2026)
$28.50 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,732/year ($4,061/month) for a single filer
Firefighter pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,700 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,750 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,280 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $77,690 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $88,220 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,500 Firefighter jobs in Arizona (occupation code 33-2011, “Firefighters”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Firefighter salary of $59,280 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,732 — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
| Gross (median) | $59,280 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,934 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,535 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$1,080 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,732 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,061 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arizona paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Firefighter make in Arizona?
- The median Firefighter salary in Arizona is $59,280 per year ($28.50 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,750 and $77,690.
- What is the take-home pay for a Firefighter in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $59,280, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $48,732 per year ($4,061 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
- How many Firefighter jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 7,500 Firefighter jobs in Arizona 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 Arizona 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 Arizona.