How much does a firefighter make in Champaign?
$62,190a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Champaign-Urbana, IL metro area. That is $29.90 an hour or $5,183 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.90
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 107 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,010Median: $62,190Highest 10%: $90,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,010 | $16.83 | |
| 25th | $46,270 | $22.25 | |
| Median | $62,190 | $29.90 | |
| 75th | $77,030 | $37.03 | |
| 90th | $90,900 | $43.70 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Chicago, IL | $82,820 |
| Rockford, IL | $77,150 |
| Peoria, IL | $73,670 |
| Bloomington, IL | $69,270 |
| St. Louis, MO | $68,970 |
| Springfield, IL | $65,330 |
| Decatur, IL | $62,430 |
| Davenport, IA | $60,080 |
| Kankakee, IL | $59,850 |
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Salaries for every job in Champaign, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Champaign?
The median hourly pay in the Champaign-Urbana, IL metro area is $29.90 ($62,190 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Champaign than the national average?
Yes: $62,190 against $59,280 nationally, 5% more.
How does Champaign compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $78,380, so Champaign pays 21% less.
Where does Champaign rank for firefighter pay?
107 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Champaign?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,900 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.