How much does a firefighter make in Denver?
$87,980a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $42.30 an hour or $7,332 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.30
- Vs. national median
- +48%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 3,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,980Median: $87,980Highest 10%: $122,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,980 | $29.32 | |
| 25th | $73,020 | $35.11 | |
| Median | $87,980 | $42.30 | |
| 75th | $103,900 | $49.97 | |
| 90th | $122,800 | $59.01 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Fort Collins, CO | $99,930 |
| Boulder, CO | $79,390 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $70,190 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $63,110 |
| Greeley, CO | $62,640 |
| Pueblo, CO | $61,560 |
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Salaries for every job in Denver, COFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $42.30 ($87,980 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $87,980 against $59,280 nationally, 48% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $74,170, so Denver pays 19% more.
Where does Denver rank for firefighter pay?
14 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $122,800 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.