How much does a firefighter make in Hartford?
$75,990a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area. That is $36.53 an hour or $6,333 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.53
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 51 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,120Median: $75,990Highest 10%: $85,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,120 | $23.62 | |
| 25th | $61,900 | $29.76 | |
| Median | $75,990 | $36.53 | |
| 75th | $81,810 | $39.33 | |
| 90th | $85,500 | $41.11 |
Other cities in Connecticut
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Bridgeport, CT | $81,680 |
| New Haven, CT | $79,380 |
| Waterbury, CT | $77,630 |
| Norwich, CT | $62,850 |
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Salaries for every job in Hartford, CTFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Hartford?
The median hourly pay in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area is $36.53 ($75,990 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Hartford than the national average?
Yes: $75,990 against $59,280 nationally, 28% more.
How does Hartford compare with the rest of Connecticut?
The median in Connecticut is $77,630, so Hartford pays 2% less.
Where does Hartford rank for firefighter pay?
51 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Hartford?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,500 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.