salary$36,490 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Lexington-Fayette, KY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$29,460per year
Top pay (top 10%)$58,170per year
Jobs in the area940people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Lexington-Fayette?
Expensive. Rent of $1,463 a month takes 48.1% of the median firefighter salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make in Lexington-Fayette, KY?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Lexington-Fayette, KY area is $36,490 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $29,460 and $58,170.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Lexington-Fayette?
Typical rent of $1,463 a month takes 48.1% of the median firefighter salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area.