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 Denver?
OK. Rent of $2,065 a month takes 28.2% 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 Denver, 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 Denver?
Typical rent of $2,065 a month takes 28.2% 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 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area.