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How much does a firefighter make in Burlington?

$54,990a year

Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area. That is $26.44 an hour or $4,583 a month.

Hourly
$26.44
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
165 of 347
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,480Median: $54,990Highest 10%: $79,530
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,480$17.54
25th$45,690$21.97
Median$54,990$26.44
75th$61,580$29.61
90th$79,530$38.24

Other cities in Vermont

Median yearly pay for firefighters.

No other city in the state with data.
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Related jobs in Burlington

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$114,800
Detective and Criminal Investigator$111,500
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$74,400
Private Detective and Investigator$70,190
Transportation Security Screener$65,460
Security Guard$51,170
Correctional Officer and Jailer$50,230
Crossing Guard and Flagger$45,980
Lifeguard$33,390
Salaries for every job in Burlington, VT

Frequently asked questions

How much does a firefighter make an hour in Burlington?

The median hourly pay in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area is $26.44 ($54,990 a year).

Do firefighters make more in Burlington than the national average?

No: $54,990 against $59,280 nationally, 7% less.

How does Burlington compare with the rest of Vermont?

The median in Vermont is $46,430, so Burlington pays 18% more.

Where does Burlington rank for firefighter pay?

165 of 347 metro areas with data.

How much does a firefighter make starting out in Burlington?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,530 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.