salary$38,700 a year$19 an hour · median pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$30,410per year
Top pay (top 10%)$79,960per year
Jobs in the area4,700people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Charlotte?
Expensive. Rent of $1,881 a month takes 58.3% 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 Charlotte, NC?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC area is $38,700 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $30,410 and $79,960.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Charlotte?
Typical rent of $1,881 a month takes 58.3% 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 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area.