salary$72,230 a year$35 an hour · median pay in the Pittsburgh, PA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$49,160per year
Top pay (top 10%)$76,070per year
Jobs in the area950people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Pittsburgh?
OK. Rent of $1,621 a month takes 26.9% 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 Pittsburgh, PA?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Pittsburgh, PA area is $72,230 a year ($35 an hour). Most earn between $49,160 and $76,070.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Pittsburgh?
Typical rent of $1,621 a month takes 26.9% 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 Pittsburgh, PA metro area.