How much does a firefighter make in Rockford?
$77,150a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Rockford, IL metro area. That is $37.09 an hour or $6,429 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.09
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among cities
- 47 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,430Median: $77,150Highest 10%: $88,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,430 | $16.55 | |
| 25th | $57,050 | $27.43 | |
| Median | $77,150 | $37.09 | |
| 75th | $77,150 | $37.09 | |
| 90th | $88,910 | $42.75 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Chicago, IL | $82,820 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Rockford
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Detective and Criminal Investigator | $104,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective | $96,910 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer | $78,510 |
| Correctional Officer and Jailer | $56,650 |
| Security Guard | $36,960 |
| Lifeguard | $31,200 |
| School Bus Monitor | $31,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Rockford?
The median hourly pay in the Rockford, IL metro area is $37.09 ($77,150 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Rockford than the national average?
Yes: $77,150 against $59,280 nationally, 30% more.
How does Rockford compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $78,380, so Rockford pays 2% less.
Where does Rockford rank for firefighter pay?
47 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Rockford?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $88,910 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.