salary$58,570 a year$28 an hour · median pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,080per year
Top pay (top 10%)$75,820per year
Jobs in the area3,380people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Cincinnati?
OK. Rent of $1,379 a month takes 28.3% 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 Cincinnati, OH?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN area is $58,570 a year ($28 an hour). Most earn between $36,080 and $75,820.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Cincinnati?
Typical rent of $1,379 a month takes 28.3% 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 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area.