salary$47,300 a year$23 an hour · median pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,920per year
Top pay (top 10%)$68,680per year
Jobs in the area6,350people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Atlanta?
Expensive. Rent of $1,999 a month takes 50.7% of the median firefighter salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make in Atlanta, GA?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA area is $47,300 a year ($23 an hour). Most earn between $36,920 and $68,680.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Atlanta?
Typical rent of $1,999 a month takes 50.7% of the median firefighter salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area.