How much does a firefighter make in Illinois?
$78,380a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in Illinois. That is $37.68 an hour or $6,532 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.68
- Vs. national median
- +32%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 18,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,900Median: $78,380Highest 10%: $106,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,900 | $18.70 | |
| 25th | $47,910 | $23.03 | |
| Median | $78,380 | $37.68 | |
| 75th | $103,500 | $49.77 | |
| 90th | $106,100 | $50.99 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Champaign, IL | $62,190 |
| Davenport, IA | $60,080 |
| Kankakee, IL | $59,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for firefighters.
| 2. Washington | $94,520 |
| 3. California | $85,120 |
| 4. New Jersey | $84,130 |
| 5. Illinois | $78,380 |
| 6. Connecticut | $77,630 |
| 7. District of Columbia | $75,870 |
| 8. Colorado | $74,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $37.68 ($78,380 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $78,380 against $59,280 nationally, 32% more.
Where does Illinois rank for firefighter pay?
Illinois ranks 5 of 50 states.
Which city in Illinois pays firefighters the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $82,820 a year.
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.