salary$94,080 a year$45 an hour · median pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$54,120per year
Top pay (top 10%)$151,020per year
Jobs in the area2,590people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Sacramento?
OK. Rent of $2,152 a month takes 27.4% 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 Sacramento, CA?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA area is $94,080 a year ($45 an hour). Most earn between $54,120 and $151,020.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Sacramento?
Typical rent of $2,152 a month takes 27.4% 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 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area.