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Firefighter Salary in Colorado (2026)
$35.66 per hour · take-home ≈ $58,454/year ($4,871/month) for a single filer
Firefighter pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,000 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $60,970 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $74,170 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $101,260 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $114,170 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,510 Firefighter jobs in Colorado (occupation code 33-2011, “Firefighters”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Firefighter salary of $74,170 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $58,454 — an effective tax rate of 21.2%.
| Gross (median) | $74,170 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,487 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,674 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$2,555 |
| Take-home (annual) | $58,454 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,871 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Colorado paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Firefighter make in Colorado?
- The median Firefighter salary in Colorado is $74,170 per year ($35.66 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $60,970 and $101,260.
- What is the take-home pay for a Firefighter in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $74,170, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $58,454 per year ($4,871 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.2%.
- How many Firefighter jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 6,510 Firefighter jobs in Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado.