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Firefighter Salary in Georgia (2026)
$22.38 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,790/year ($3,149/month) for a single filer
Firefighter pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,000 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,100 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,550 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $55,390 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $61,510 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,700 Firefighter jobs in Georgia (occupation code 33-2011, “Firefighters”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median Firefighter salary of $46,550 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Georgia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,790 — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
| Gross (median) | $46,550 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,406 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,561 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$1,793 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,790 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,149 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Georgia paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Firefighter make in Georgia?
- The median Firefighter salary in Georgia is $46,550 per year ($22.38 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,100 and $55,390.
- What is the take-home pay for a Firefighter in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $46,550, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $37,790 per year ($3,149 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
- How many Firefighter jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 12,700 Firefighter jobs in Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia.