How much does a firefighter make in Louisville?
$45,160a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area. That is $21.71 an hour or $3,763 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.71
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among cities
- 258 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 1,640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,700Median: $45,160Highest 10%: $65,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,700 | $17.16 | |
| 25th | $37,120 | $17.85 | |
| Median | $45,160 | $21.71 | |
| 75th | $56,560 | $27.19 | |
| 90th | $65,720 | $31.60 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Cincinnati, OH | $58,570 |
| Clarksville, TN | $54,950 |
| Lexington, KY | $36,490 |
| Huntington, WV | $36,060 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $35,240 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $34,030 |
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Salaries for every job in Louisville, KYFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Louisville?
The median hourly pay in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area is $21.71 ($45,160 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Louisville than the national average?
No: $45,160 against $59,280 nationally, 24% less.
How does Louisville compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $37,150, so Louisville pays 22% more.
Where does Louisville rank for firefighter pay?
258 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,720 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.