salary$77,150 a year$37 an hour · median pay in the Rockford, IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$34,430per year
Top pay (top 10%)$88,910per year
Jobs in the area410people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Rockford?
Cheap. Rent of $1,218 a month takes 18.9% 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 Rockford, IL?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Rockford, IL area is $77,150 a year ($37 an hour). Most earn between $34,430 and $88,910.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Rockford?
Typical rent of $1,218 a month takes 18.9% 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 Rockford, IL metro area.