Firefighters Salary in Illinois
Firefighters in Illinois earn a median of $78,380 a year, +32% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,380
- vs. U.S. median
- +32% ($59,280)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 18,400
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,900; the top 10% earn over $106,060. Nationally the range is $34,910 to $101,040.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$36,730 median in Illinois
- Aircraft Service Attendants$39,070 median in Illinois
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$69,600 median in Illinois
- Bridge and Lock Tenders$70,890 median in Illinois
- Motorboat Operators$68,380 median in Illinois
Firefighters pay in Illinois
How much do firefighters make in Illinois?
The median is $78,380 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,900 and the top 10% earn over $106,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for firefighters?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 50 (+32% vs. the national median of $59,280). Living costs are not included.