salary$62,720 a year$30 an hour · median pay in the Cleveland, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$35,770per year
Top pay (top 10%)$78,650per year
Jobs in the area3,660people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Cleveland?
OK. Rent of $1,277 a month takes 24.4% 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 Cleveland, OH?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Cleveland, OH area is $62,720 a year ($30 an hour). Most earn between $35,770 and $78,650.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Cleveland?
Typical rent of $1,277 a month takes 24.4% 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 Cleveland, OH metro area.