salary$65,330 a year$31 an hour · median pay in the Springfield, IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$35,830per year
Top pay (top 10%)$94,850per year
Jobs in the area240people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Springfield?
OK. Rent of $1,264 a month takes 23.2% 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 Springfield, IL?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Springfield, IL area is $65,330 a year ($31 an hour). Most earn between $35,830 and $94,850.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Springfield?
Typical rent of $1,264 a month takes 23.2% 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 Springfield, IL metro area.