How much does a firefighter make in Springfield?
$65,330a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $31.41 an hour or $5,444 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.41
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 83 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,830Median: $65,330Highest 10%: $94,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,830 | $17.23 | |
| 25th | $48,800 | $23.46 | |
| Median | $65,330 | $31.41 | |
| 75th | $72,730 | $34.97 | |
| 90th | $94,850 | $45.60 |
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 |
| Decatur, IL | $62,430 |
| Champaign, IL | $62,190 |
| Davenport, IA | $60,080 |
| Kankakee, IL | $59,850 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective | $110,100 |
| Detective and Criminal Investigator | $88,790 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer | $82,740 |
| Correctional Officer and Jailer | $60,590 |
| Security Guard | $42,240 |
| Lifeguard | $31,250 |
| School Bus Monitor | $31,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $31.41 ($65,330 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $65,330 against $59,280 nationally, 10% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $78,380, so Springfield pays 17% less.
Where does Springfield rank for firefighter pay?
83 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,850 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.