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Firefighter Salary in Utah (2026)

Firefighter pay range in Utah

Percentile	Annual wage	Meaning
10th percentile (entry)	$27,660	Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile	$37,590	A quarter earn less
Median (50th)	$48,310	Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile	$60,880	Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top)	$80,320	Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 2,870 Firefighter jobs in Utah (occupation code 33-2011, “Firefighters”).

Gross vs. take-home in Utah

A median Firefighter salary of $48,310 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Utah state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,823 — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.

Gross (median)	$48,310
Federal income tax	−$3,617
Social Security + Medicare	−$3,696
Utah state income tax	−$2,174
Take-home (annual)	$38,823
Take-home (monthly)	$3,235

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Firefighter make in Utah?

The median Firefighter salary in Utah is $48,310 per year ($23.23 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,590 and $60,880.

What is the take-home pay for a Firefighter in Utah?

On the median salary of $48,310, a single filer in Utah takes home about $38,823 per year ($3,235 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.

How many Firefighter jobs are there in Utah?

BLS counts 2,870 Firefighter jobs in Utah in the latest survey (May 2025).

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