salary$78,050 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$47,580per year
Top pay (top 10%)$89,190per year
Jobs in the area3,970people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Philadelphia?
OK. Rent of $1,814 a month takes 27.9% 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 Philadelphia, PA?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD area is $78,050 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $47,580 and $89,190.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Philadelphia?
Typical rent of $1,814 a month takes 27.9% 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area.