How much does a firefighter make in Charlottesville?
$46,860a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Charlottesville, VA metro area. That is $22.53 an hour or $3,905 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.53
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among cities
- 231 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,520Median: $46,860Highest 10%: $60,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,520 | $12.75 | |
| 25th | $29,540 | $14.20 | |
| Median | $46,860 | $22.53 | |
| 75th | $50,530 | $24.29 | |
| 90th | $60,520 | $29.10 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Washington, DC | $66,980 |
| Richmond, VA | $60,790 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $56,940 |
| Staunton, VA | $49,410 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $45,450 |
| Kingsport, TN | $44,110 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $43,900 |
| Roanoke, VA | $39,310 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $38,380 |
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Salaries for every job in Charlottesville, VAFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Charlottesville?
The median hourly pay in the Charlottesville, VA metro area is $22.53 ($46,860 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Charlottesville than the national average?
No: $46,860 against $59,280 nationally, 21% less.
How does Charlottesville compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $58,670, so Charlottesville pays 20% less.
Where does Charlottesville rank for firefighter pay?
231 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Charlottesville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,520 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.