salary$70,840 a year$34 an hour · median pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,660per year
Top pay (top 10%)$82,190per year
Jobs in the area480people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Albany?
OK. Rent of $1,656 a month takes 28.1% of the median firefighter salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make in Albany, NY?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area is $70,840 a year ($34 an hour). Most earn between $46,660 and $82,190.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Albany?
Typical rent of $1,656 a month takes 28.1% of the median firefighter salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area.