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Firefighter Salary in New Hampshire (2026)
$27.22 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,674/year ($3,973/month) for a single filer
Firefighter pay range in New Hampshire
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,450 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,050 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $56,620 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $63,650 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $78,570 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,700 Firefighter jobs in New Hampshire (occupation code 33-2011, “Firefighters”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Hampshire
A median Firefighter salary of $56,620 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in New Hampshire), a single filer keeps about $47,674 — an effective tax rate of 15.8%.
| Gross (median) | $56,620 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,614 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,331 |
| New Hampshire state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,674 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,973 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New Hampshire paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Firefighter make in New Hampshire?
- The median Firefighter salary in New Hampshire is $56,620 per year ($27.22 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,050 and $63,650.
- What is the take-home pay for a Firefighter in New Hampshire?
- On the median salary of $56,620, a single filer in New Hampshire takes home about $47,674 per year ($3,973 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.8%.
- How many Firefighter jobs are there in New Hampshire?
- BLS counts 2,700 Firefighter jobs in New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire.