Firefighters Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Firefighters in Illinois earn a median salary of $62,615 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +5.2% vs the national median of $59,530. An estimated 14,350 firefighters are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $42,070 to $88,290 depending on location.
$62,615
Avg median salary in Illinois
$88,290
Highest paying metro
$42,070
Lowest paying metro
14,350
Employed in Illinois
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Firefighters salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $88,290 | $54,600 | $107,120 | 10,560 |
| Rockford, IL | $78,060 | $34,480 | $78,060 | 360 |
| Bloomington, IL | $68,480 | $30,930 | $78,350 | 130 |
| Springfield, IL | $64,610 | $48,260 | $71,930 | 200 |
| Decatur, IL | $63,170 | $63,170 | $74,270 | 100 |
| Peoria, IL | $61,360 | $37,500 | $79,850 | 330 |
| Champaign, IL | $61,340 | $39,050 | $74,970 | 290 |
| Kankakee, IL | $60,560 | $50,980 | $68,860 | 90 |
| Northwest Illinois | $58,930 | $31,520 | $75,100 | 500 |
| East Central Illinois | $52,260 | $35,260 | $75,240 | 430 |
| West Central Illinois | $52,250 | $31,190 | $74,140 | 820 |
| South Illinois | $42,070 | $29,780 | $58,050 | 540 |