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How much does a firefighter make in New Haven?

$79,380a year

Median yearly pay for firefighters in the New Haven, CT metro area. That is $38.16 an hour or $6,615 a month.

Hourly
$38.16
Vs. national median
+34%
Rank among cities
35 of 347
Jobs in the area
570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,600Median: $79,380Highest 10%: $86,150
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$63,600$30.58
25th$74,590$35.86
Median$79,380$38.16
75th$80,660$38.78
90th$86,150$41.42

Other cities in Connecticut

Median yearly pay for firefighters.

Bridgeport, CT$81,680
Waterbury, CT$77,630
Hartford, CT$75,990
Norwich, CT$62,850
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Related jobs in New Haven

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$106,400
Detective and Criminal Investigator$96,790
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$95,620
Fire Inspector and Investigator$93,430
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$82,170
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$66,540
Private Detective and Investigator$65,030
Security Guard$45,060
Crossing Guard and Flagger$43,460
Protective Service Worker$36,120
Salaries for every job in New Haven, CT

Frequently asked questions

How much does a firefighter make an hour in New Haven?

The median hourly pay in the New Haven, CT metro area is $38.16 ($79,380 a year).

Do firefighters make more in New Haven than the national average?

Yes: $79,380 against $59,280 nationally, 34% more.

How does New Haven compare with the rest of Connecticut?

The median in Connecticut is $77,630, so New Haven pays 2% more.

Where does New Haven rank for firefighter pay?

35 of 347 metro areas with data.

How much does a firefighter make starting out in New Haven?

The lowest-paid 10% make $63,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,150 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.