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Firefighter Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$40.45 per hour · take-home ≈ $64,781/year ($5,398/month) for a single filer
Firefighter pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,920 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $61,340 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $84,130 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $106,330 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $123,940 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,500 Firefighter jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 33-2011, “Firefighters”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Firefighter salary of $84,130 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $64,781 — an effective tax rate of 23.0%.
| Gross (median) | $84,130 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,679 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,436 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$3,235 |
| Take-home (annual) | $64,781 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,398 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Firefighter make in New Jersey?
- The median Firefighter salary in New Jersey is $84,130 per year ($40.45 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $61,340 and $106,330.
- What is the take-home pay for a Firefighter in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $84,130, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $64,781 per year ($5,398 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.0%.
- How many Firefighter jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 7,500 Firefighter jobs in New Jersey 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 Jersey 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 Jersey.