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Firefighter Salary in Florida (2026)
$28.15 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,225/year ($4,102/month) for a single filer
Firefighter pay range in Florida
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,260 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,900 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,550 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $75,840 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $93,310 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 24,570 Firefighter jobs in Florida (occupation code 33-2011, “Firefighters”).
Gross vs. take-home in Florida
A median Firefighter salary of $58,550 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Florida), a single filer keeps about $49,225 — an effective tax rate of 15.9%.
| Gross (median) | $58,550 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,846 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,479 |
| Florida state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,225 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,102 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Florida paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Firefighter make in Florida?
- The median Firefighter salary in Florida is $58,550 per year ($28.15 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,900 and $75,840.
- What is the take-home pay for a Firefighter in Florida?
- On the median salary of $58,550, a single filer in Florida takes home about $49,225 per year ($4,102 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.9%.
- How many Firefighter jobs are there in Florida?
- BLS counts 24,570 Firefighter jobs in Florida 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 Florida 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 Florida.