salary$106,420 a year$51 an hour · median pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$56,390per year
Top pay (top 10%)$115,380per year
Jobs in the area14,960people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Newark?
OK. Rent of $1,867 a month takes 21.1% 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 Newark, NJ?
The median pay for a firefighter in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area is $106,420 a year ($51 an hour). Most earn between $56,390 and $115,380.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Newark?
Typical rent of $1,867 a month takes 21.1% 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 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area.