salary$75,990 a year$37 an hour · median pay in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$49,120per year
Top pay (top 10%)$85,500per year
Jobs in the area930people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Hartford?
OK. Rent of $1,532 a month takes 24.2% 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 Hartford, CT?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT area is $75,990 a year ($37 an hour). Most earn between $49,120 and $85,500.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Hartford?
Typical rent of $1,532 a month takes 24.2% 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 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area.