salary$35,730 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Winston-Salem, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$28,580per year
Top pay (top 10%)$45,390per year
Jobs in the area990people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Winston-Salem?
Expensive. Rent of $1,457 a month takes 48.9% of the median firefighter salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
Firefighter pay in similar cities
Other jobs in Winston-Salem
Registered NurseNurse PractitionerLicensed Practical NurseNursing AssistantMedical AssistantPharmacistPhysician AssistantDental HygienistElementary School TeacherSoftware DeveloperComputer Systems AnalystAccountantMarket Research AnalystOperations Manager
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make in Winston-Salem, NC?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Winston-Salem, NC area is $35,730 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $28,580 and $45,390.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Winston-Salem?
Typical rent of $1,457 a month takes 48.9% of the median firefighter salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Winston-Salem, NC metro area.