How much does a firefighter make in Peoria?
$73,670a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Peoria, IL metro area. That is $35.42 an hour or $6,139 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.42
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 61 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,150Median: $73,670Highest 10%: $103,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,150 | $17.38 | |
| 25th | $40,130 | $19.29 | |
| Median | $73,670 | $35.42 | |
| 75th | $103,000 | $49.50 | |
| 90th | $103,000 | $49.50 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Chicago, IL | $82,820 |
| Rockford, IL | $77,150 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Peoria
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker | $101,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective | $99,310 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer | $76,670 |
| Detective and Criminal Investigator | $73,700 |
| Correctional Officer and Jailer | $64,540 |
| Security Guard | $38,530 |
| School Bus Monitor | $37,140 |
| Bailiff | $31,200 |
| Lifeguard | $31,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Peoria?
The median hourly pay in the Peoria, IL metro area is $35.42 ($73,670 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Peoria than the national average?
Yes: $73,670 against $59,280 nationally, 24% more.
How does Peoria compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $78,380, so Peoria pays 6% less.
Where does Peoria rank for firefighter pay?
61 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,000 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.