salary$68,480 a year$33 an hour · median pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$43,410per year
Top pay (top 10%)$89,060per year
Jobs in the area3,740people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Indianapolis?
OK. Rent of $1,465 a month takes 25.7% 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 Indianapolis, IN?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN area is $68,480 a year ($33 an hour). Most earn between $43,410 and $89,060.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Indianapolis?
Typical rent of $1,465 a month takes 25.7% 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 Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area.