salary$57,570 a year$28 an hour · median pay in the Topeka, KS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$33,510per year
Top pay (top 10%)$75,930per year
Jobs in the area220people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Topeka?
OK. Rent of $1,148 a month takes 23.9% 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 Topeka, KS?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Topeka, KS area is $57,570 a year ($28 an hour). Most earn between $33,510 and $75,930.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Topeka?
Typical rent of $1,148 a month takes 23.9% 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 Topeka, KS metro area.