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Firefighter Salary in Washington (2026)
$45.44 per hour · take-home ≈ $75,325/year ($6,277/month) for a single filer
Firefighter pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,640 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $72,300 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $94,520 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $105,540 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $123,980 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,560 Firefighter jobs in Washington (occupation code 33-2011, “Firefighters”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Firefighter salary of $94,520 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $75,325 — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
| Gross (median) | $94,520 |
| Federal income tax | −$11,964 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,231 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $75,325 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,277 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Firefighter make in Washington?
- The median Firefighter salary in Washington is $94,520 per year ($45.44 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $72,300 and $105,540.
- What is the take-home pay for a Firefighter in Washington?
- On the median salary of $94,520, a single filer in Washington takes home about $75,325 per year ($6,277 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
- How many Firefighter jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 7,560 Firefighter jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.