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Firefighter Salary in Virginia (2026)
$28.21 per hour · take-home ≈ $46,708/year ($3,892/month) for a single filer
Firefighter pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,310 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,200 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,670 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $70,530 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $77,310 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,160 Firefighter jobs in Virginia (occupation code 33-2011, “Firefighters”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Firefighter salary of $58,670 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $46,708 — an effective tax rate of 20.4%.
| Gross (median) | $58,670 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,860 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,488 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$2,613 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,708 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,892 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Virginia paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Firefighter make in Virginia?
- The median Firefighter salary in Virginia is $58,670 per year ($28.21 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,200 and $70,530.
- What is the take-home pay for a Firefighter in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $58,670, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $46,708 per year ($3,892 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.4%.
- How many Firefighter jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 11,160 Firefighter jobs in Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia.