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Firefighter Salary in Indiana (2026)
$30.18 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,772/year ($4,231/month) for a single filer
Firefighter pay range in Indiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,460 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,300 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,780 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $75,860 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,890 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,530 Firefighter jobs in Indiana (occupation code 33-2011, “Firefighters”).
Gross vs. take-home in Indiana
A median Firefighter salary of $62,780 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Indiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $50,772 — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
| Gross (median) | $62,780 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,354 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,803 |
| Indiana state income tax | −$1,852 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,772 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,231 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Indiana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Firefighter make in Indiana?
- The median Firefighter salary in Indiana is $62,780 per year ($30.18 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,300 and $75,860.
- What is the take-home pay for a Firefighter in Indiana?
- On the median salary of $62,780, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $50,772 per year ($4,231 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
- How many Firefighter jobs are there in Indiana?
- BLS counts 8,530 Firefighter jobs in Indiana 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 Indiana 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 Indiana.