How much does a firefighter make in Kankakee?
$59,850a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Kankakee, IL metro area. That is $28.77 an hour or $4,988 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.77
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 133 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,730Median: $59,850Highest 10%: $95,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,730 | $16.70 | |
| 25th | $44,950 | $21.61 | |
| Median | $59,850 | $28.77 | |
| 75th | $70,900 | $34.09 | |
| 90th | $95,390 | $45.86 |
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 |
| Champaign, IL | $62,190 |
| Davenport, IA | $60,080 |
Related jobs in Kankakee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer | $78,840 |
| Security Guard | $35,380 |
| School Bus Monitor | $31,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Kankakee?
The median hourly pay in the Kankakee, IL metro area is $28.77 ($59,850 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Kankakee than the national average?
Yes: $59,850 against $59,280 nationally, 1% more.
How does Kankakee compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $78,380, so Kankakee pays 24% less.
Where does Kankakee rank for firefighter pay?
133 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Kankakee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,390 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.