salary$87,980 a year$42 an hour · median pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$60,980per year
Top pay (top 10%)$122,750per year
Jobs in the area3,010people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Centennial?
Expensive. Rent of $2,264 a month takes 30.9% 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 Centennial, CO?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO area is $87,980 a year ($42 an hour). Most earn between $60,980 and $122,750.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Centennial?
Typical rent of $2,264 a month takes 30.9% 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 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area.