Firefighter

Firefighter Salary in Decatur, IL

Q: How much does a Firefighter make in Decatur, IL?

The average annual pay for a firefighter in Decatur, IL is $57,816 a year — that works out to approximately $27.80 an hour. That is 3.0% below the national average of $59,606. The middle 80% of Firefighters earn between $37,343 (10th percentile) and $85,842 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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$57,816

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Firefighter Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$59,606

Decatur

Illinois

$57,816

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How much does a Firefighter make in Decatur, Illinois?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average annual pay for a Firefighter in Decatur is $57,816 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $27.80 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,111/week or $4,818/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $96,997 and as low as $27,644, the majority of Firefighter salaries currently range between $44,100 (25th percentile) to $66,900 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $85,842 annually in Decatur. The average pay range for a Firefighter varies greatly (by as much as 22800), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Firefighter jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Firefighter Jobs in Decatur

We found a few jobs that pay more than jobs in the Firefighter category in Decatur, IL.

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Infographic detailing Firefighter salary in Decatur, IL as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a city average salary of $44,100 to $85,842 or $27.80 an hour, and top 5 highest paying related Firefighter Jobs in Decatur.

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