salary$68,480 a year$33 an hour · median pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$43,410per year
Top pay (top 10%)$89,060per year
Jobs in the area3,740people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Carmel?
Expensive. Rent of $2,004 a month takes 35.1% 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 Carmel, IN?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN area is $68,480 a year ($33 an hour). Most earn between $43,410 and $89,060.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Carmel?
Typical rent of $2,004 a month takes 35.1% 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 Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area.