salary$73,670 a year$35 an hour · median pay in the Peoria, IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,150per year
Top pay (top 10%)$102,960per year
Jobs in the area490people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Peoria?
Cheap. Rent of $1,152 a month takes 18.8% 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 Peoria, IL?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Peoria, IL area is $73,670 a year ($35 an hour). Most earn between $36,150 and $102,960.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Peoria?
Typical rent of $1,152 a month takes 18.8% of the median firefighter salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Peoria, IL metro area.