Firefighters Salary in Illinois

Median Salary

$78,380

per year

Hourly Rate

$37.68

per hour

Employment

18,400

in Illinois

vs. National Avg

+32.2%

National: $59,280

📊 Compared to the national median of $59,280, Illinois pays 32.2% MORE for Firefighters positions.

Purchasing Power

$80,472

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

97.4

3% below national avg

Rent/Income

20%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in Illinois

10th

$38,900

25th

$47,910

Median

$78,380

75th

$103,530

90th

$106,060

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).