salary$58,560 a year$28 an hour · median pay in the Manchester-Nashua, NH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,290per year
Top pay (top 10%)$80,190per year
Jobs in the area760people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Manchester?
Expensive. Rent of $2,055 a month takes 42.1% 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 Manchester, NH?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Manchester-Nashua, NH area is $58,560 a year ($28 an hour). Most earn between $37,290 and $80,190.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Manchester?
Typical rent of $2,055 a month takes 42.1% 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 Manchester-Nashua, NH metro area.