salary$75,860 a year$36 an hour · median pay in the Fort Wayne, IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$53,520per year
Top pay (top 10%)$76,390per year
Jobs in the area420people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Fort Wayne?
Cheap. Rent of $1,242 a month takes 19.6% 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 Wayne, IN?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Fort Wayne, IN area is $75,860 a year ($36 an hour). Most earn between $53,520 and $76,390.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Fort Wayne?
Typical rent of $1,242 a month takes 19.6% of the median firefighter salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Fort Wayne, IN metro area.