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How much does a firefighter make in Augusta?

$47,540a year

Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area. That is $22.86 an hour or $3,962 a month.

Hourly
$22.86
Vs. national median
-20%
Rank among cities
222 of 347
Jobs in the area
510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,210Median: $47,540Highest 10%: $77,950
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$33,210$15.97
25th$39,420$18.95
Median$47,540$22.86
75th$60,050$28.87
90th$77,950$37.48

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for firefighters.

Savannah, GA$50,470
Hinesville, GA$49,210
Columbus, GA$48,770
Dalton, GA$48,110
Atlanta, GA$47,300
Gainesville, GA$46,870
Albany, GA$46,540
Chattanooga, TN$46,060
Macon, GA$45,660
Rome, GA$44,780
Warner Robins, GA$40,330
Valdosta, GA$34,600
Firefighter salary in Georgia Firefighter salary in all states

Related jobs in Augusta

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$82,740
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$74,580
Transportation Security Screener$65,170
Detective and Criminal Investigator$64,980
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$61,530
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$58,390
Correctional Officer and Jailer$53,390
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$42,810
Private Detective and Investigator$41,330
Security Guard$33,450
Salaries for every job in Augusta, GA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a firefighter make an hour in Augusta?

The median hourly pay in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area is $22.86 ($47,540 a year).

Do firefighters make more in Augusta than the national average?

No: $47,540 against $59,280 nationally, 20% less.

How does Augusta compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $46,550, so Augusta pays 2% more.

Where does Augusta rank for firefighter pay?

222 of 347 metro areas with data.

How much does a firefighter make starting out in Augusta?

The lowest-paid 10% make $33,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,950 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.