salary$99,930 a year$48 an hour · median pay in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$58,330per year
Top pay (top 10%)$108,250per year
Jobs in the area300people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Fort Collins?
OK. Rent of $1,853 a month takes 22.3% 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 Fort Collins, CO?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO area is $99,930 a year ($48 an hour). Most earn between $58,330 and $108,250.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Fort Collins?
Typical rent of $1,853 a month takes 22.3% 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 Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area.