salary$57,400 a year$28 an hour · median pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$34,430per year
Top pay (top 10%)$78,110per year
Jobs in the area1,260people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Dayton?
OK. Rent of $1,140 a month takes 23.8% 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 Dayton, OH?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH area is $57,400 a year ($28 an hour). Most earn between $34,430 and $78,110.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Dayton?
Typical rent of $1,140 a month takes 23.8% 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 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area.