How much does a Firefighter make in Connecticut?

The average Firefighter salary in Connecticut is around $80,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Connecticut state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $61,335 annually ($5,111/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Firefighter in Connecticut?

On a $80,000 salary in Connecticut, your take-home pay is approximately $61,335/year or $5,111/month. Federal tax: $8,770. State tax: $3,775. FICA: $0.00.

Is $80,000 a good Firefighter salary?

$80,000 is a competitive salary for a Firefighter — above the national median. In Connecticut, demand for this role is active.

How do Connecticut taxes affect Firefighter salaries?

Connecticut levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $80,000 is $3,775. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 23.3%.

What are the career growth prospects for Firefighters?

4% growth through 2032 (about as fast as average); EMT/paramedic dual-cert growing faster. Related roles include: Fire Captain, Fire Engineer, Paramedic Firefighter, Battalion Chief, Fire Marshal, HazMat Specialist.

How can a Firefighter in Connecticut reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Firefighter Salary in Connecticut (2026)

The average Firefighter in Connecticut earns around $80,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $61,335/year ($5,111/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$61,335
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$5,111
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,359
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$29/hr
Federal Tax	$8,770
State Tax	$3,775
FICA Taxes	$6,120
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	23.33%

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Firefighter Salary Ranges in Connecticut

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$52,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$80,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$135,000

/year

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Not all Firefighters earn the same — not even close

Connecticut's firefighter market is anchored by CT urban career fire (New Haven Fire Department + Hartford Fire Department + Bridgeport Fire + Stamford Fire + Waterbury Fire + Norwalk Fire + Danbury Fire + the substantial CT urban career fire + IAFF Local 825 New Haven + Local 760 Hartford + Local 884 Bridgeport + Local 786 Stamford collective bargaining), Fairfield County affluent suburb fire (Greenwich Fire + New Canaan + Darien + Westport + Wilton + Easton + Weston + the substantial Fairfield County affluent suburb fire), CT ARFF aviation fire (Bradley International Airport Hartford BDL + Tweed New Haven HVN ARFF), CT federal civilian fire (Naval Submarine Base New London Groton + US Coast Guard Academy New London + the substantial CT federal civilian fire), Pratt & Whitney + Electric Boat + Sikorsky industrial fire brigade (cleared industrial fire), CT wildland fire (the substantial post-2024 CT wildfire seasons + CT DEEP forestry + the substantial CT wildland-urban interface), plus CT Municipal Employees Retirement System MERS + the substantial CT firefighter pension.

Sr Captain / Battalion Chief (NH / Hartford / Bridgeport)

$118,000–$185,000+ OT

Sr officer at New Haven Fire + Hartford Fire + Bridgeport + Stamford

Sr Firefighter (Step 10+ / Urban)

$85,000–$132,000+ OT

Senior FF at CT urban career fire · top-of-scale + OT premium

Sr Paramedic-Firefighter

$92,000–$148,000+ OT

Dual-cert FF/Paramedic · NH + Hartford + Bridgeport + Stamford

Sr Firefighter (Fairfield County Affluent)

$88,000–$135,000+ OT

Greenwich + New Canaan + Darien + Westport · suburb career fire

Sr ARFF (Bradley BDL / Tweed HVN)

$85,000–$135,000+ OT

Bradley International + Tweed New Haven ARFF · CT aviation fire

Sr Federal Firefighter (Naval Sub Base / Coast Guard)

$82,000–$125,000+ OT

Naval Sub Base New London + Coast Guard Academy · federal civilian

Sr Industrial Firefighter (P&W / EB / Sikorsky)

$88,000–$142,000+ OT

P&W East Hartford + EB Groton + Sikorsky industrial fire brigade · cleared

Sr Fire Marshal / Investigator

$95,000–$148,000+ OT

CT State Fire Marshal + municipal investigations + arson + substantial

Sr Wildland Firefighter (CT DEEP Forestry)

$58,000–$92,000+ OT + hazard

CT DEEP forestry + Connecticut State Parks + post-2024 CT wildfire

New Career Firefighter (Step 1-4)

$58,000–$78,000+ OT

New career FF · CT MERS Public Safety membership at hire

Worth knowing: CT urban career fire (New Haven + Hartford + Bridgeport + Stamford) + Fairfield County affluent suburb fire + ARFF Bradley BDL + Naval Sub Base New London + Pratt & Whitney + Electric Boat industrial fire tetra-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state urban + affluent suburb + ARFF + federal + cleared industrial firefighter cluster and a feature most national firefighter surveys understate for CT. CT urban career fire (New Haven Fire Department + Hartford Fire Department + Bridgeport Fire Department + Stamford Fire Department + Waterbury Fire + Norwalk Fire + Danbury Fire + IAFF Local 825 NH + Local 760 Hartford + Local 884 Bridgeport + Local 786 Stamford collective bargaining). Fairfield County affluent suburb fire (Greenwich + New Canaan + Darien + Westport + Wilton + the substantial Fairfield affluent suburb fire compensation premium). Bradley International Airport BDL ARFF + Tweed New Haven HVN ARFF (the substantial post-2023 Tweed Avelo Airlines expansion driving substantial Tweed ARFF growth). Naval Submarine Base New London Groton + US Coast Guard Academy New London federal civilian fire. Pratt & Whitney East Hartford ~16K+ + Electric Boat Groton ~17K+ + Sikorsky Stratford industrial fire brigade (cleared industrial fire). post-2024 CT wildfire seasons + CT DEEP forestry. CT MERS Municipal Employees Retirement System Public Safety pension. The 2025 No Tax on Overtime federal deduction applies through 2028. CT NOT a RTW state + CT progressive top 6.99% anchor the CT firefighter proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Firefighters in Connecticut and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Connecticut 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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