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Firefighter Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$22.53 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,513/year ($3,209/month) for a single filer
Firefighter pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,390 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,490 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,850 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,660 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $77,050 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,120 Firefighter jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 33-2011, “Firefighters”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Firefighter salary of $46,850 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,513 — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
| Gross (median) | $46,850 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,442 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,584 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$1,311 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,513 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,209 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Wisconsin paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Firefighter make in Wisconsin?
- The median Firefighter salary in Wisconsin is $46,850 per year ($22.53 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,490 and $62,660.
- What is the take-home pay for a Firefighter in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $46,850, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $38,513 per year ($3,209 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
- How many Firefighter jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 8,120 Firefighter jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.