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Firefighter Salary in Maryland (2026)
$35.49 per hour · take-home ≈ $57,461/year ($4,788/month) for a single filer
Firefighter pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,030 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $57,160 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $73,810 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $90,760 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $98,770 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,340 Firefighter jobs in Maryland (occupation code 33-2011, “Firefighters”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Firefighter salary of $73,810 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $57,461 — an effective tax rate of 22.2%.
| Gross (median) | $73,810 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,408 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,646 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$3,294 |
| Take-home (annual) | $57,461 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,788 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maryland paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Firefighter make in Maryland?
- The median Firefighter salary in Maryland is $73,810 per year ($35.49 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $57,160 and $90,760.
- What is the take-home pay for a Firefighter in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $73,810, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $57,461 per year ($4,788 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.2%.
- How many Firefighter jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 5,340 Firefighter jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.