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Firefighter Salary in New York (2026)
$48.54 per hour · take-home ≈ $74,939/year ($6,245/month) for a single filer
Firefighter pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $56,390 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $65,420 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $100,960 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $106,430 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $106,440 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,950 Firefighter jobs in New York (occupation code 33-2011, “Firefighters”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Firefighter salary of $100,960 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $74,939 — an effective tax rate of 25.8%.
| Gross (median) | $100,960 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,381 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,723 |
| New York state income tax | −$4,916 |
| Take-home (annual) | $74,939 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,245 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Firefighter make in New York?
- The median Firefighter salary in New York is $100,960 per year ($48.54 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $65,420 and $106,430.
- What is the take-home pay for a Firefighter in New York?
- On the median salary of $100,960, a single filer in New York takes home about $74,939 per year ($6,245 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.8%.
- How many Firefighter jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 12,950 Firefighter jobs in New York 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 York 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 York.