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Firefighter Salary in Illinois (2026)
$37.68 per hour · take-home ≈ $60,091/year ($5,008/month) for a single filer
Firefighter pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,900 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,910 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $78,380 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $103,530 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $106,060 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 18,400 Firefighter jobs in Illinois (occupation code 33-2011, “Firefighters”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Firefighter salary of $78,380 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Illinois state income tax, a single filer keeps about $60,091 — an effective tax rate of 23.3%.
| Gross (median) | $78,380 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,414 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,996 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$3,880 |
| Take-home (annual) | $60,091 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,008 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Illinois paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Firefighter make in Illinois?
- The median Firefighter salary in Illinois is $78,380 per year ($37.68 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,910 and $103,530.
- What is the take-home pay for a Firefighter in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $78,380, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $60,091 per year ($5,008 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.3%.
- How many Firefighter jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 18,400 Firefighter jobs in Illinois 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 Illinois 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 Illinois.