Firefighter salary after taxes, by state
Median pay for firefighters and what's left after 2026 taxes. Of the states we cover, New York leaves the most: about $74,461 a year.
| State | Median gross | Take-home / year | Per month | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $100,960 | $74,461 | $6,205 | 12,950 |
| Washington | $94,520 | $74,014 | $6,168 | 7,560 |
| New Jersey | $84,130 | $63,973 | $5,331 | 7,500 |
| California | $85,120 | $63,567 | $5,297 | 31,470 |
| Illinois | $78,380 | $60,235 | $5,020 | 18,400 |
| Pennsylvania | $73,460 | $58,254 | $4,854 | 5,020 |
| Massachusetts | $72,800 | $56,390 | $4,699 | 11,940 |
| Nevada | $66,570 | $55,662 | $4,639 | 2,640 |
| Texas | $60,180 | $50,535 | $4,211 | 28,170 |
| Alaska | $58,830 | $49,450 | $4,121 | 1,040 |
| Florida | $58,550 | $49,225 | $4,102 | 24,570 |
| Wyoming | $58,090 | $48,855 | $4,071 | 680 |
| Ohio | $59,370 | $48,490 | $4,041 | 18,100 |
| New Hampshire | $56,620 | $47,674 | $3,973 | 2,700 |
| Virginia | $58,670 | $46,762 | $3,897 | 11,160 |
| Michigan | $54,640 | $44,012 | $3,668 | 6,610 |
| Tennessee | $49,300 | $41,793 | $3,483 | 7,020 |
| South Dakota | $48,160 | $40,877 | $3,406 | 610 |
| Georgia | $46,550 | $38,009 | $3,167 | 12,700 |
| North Carolina | $37,940 | $31,625 | $2,635 | 19,410 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.