How much does a Firefighter make in Maine?

The average Firefighter salary in Maine is around $80,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Maine state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $60,507 annually ($5,042/month).

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

On a $80,000 salary in Maine, your take-home pay is approximately $60,507/year or $5,042/month. Federal tax: $8,770. State tax: $4,603. FICA: $0.00.

Is $80,000 a good Firefighter salary?

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

How do Maine taxes affect Firefighter salaries?

Maine levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $80,000 is $4,603. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 24.4%.

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 Maine 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 Maine (2026)

The average Firefighter in Maine earns around $80,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $60,507/year ($5,042/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$60,507
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$5,042
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,327
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$29/hr
Federal Tax	$8,770
State Tax	$4,603
FICA Taxes	$6,120
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	24.37%

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Firefighter Salary Ranges in Maine

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

Maine's firefighter market is anchored by Portland Fire Department (~205 sworn + IAFF Local 740 + the largest ME career fire department + the substantial PFD post-2020 Portland growth + the substantial PFD ARFF Portland Jetport), Lewiston Fire Department (~85 sworn + IAFF Local 785) + Bangor Fire Department (~85 sworn + IAFF Local 772) + South Portland Fire + Auburn Fire + Augusta Fire + Brunswick Fire + Sanford Fire, the substantial ME wildland response (Maine Forest Service + the substantial Allagash Wilderness + Acadia NPS + the substantial Maine post-2024 wildfire response), Bath Iron Works General Dynamics Bath shipyard fire + Pratt & Whitney + Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Kittery federal civilian fire + ME ANG 101st ARW Bangor ANGB facility fire + post-2023 Lonza Brunswick biologics facility fire, plus MainePERS Public Employees Retirement System pension.

Senior Captain / Battalion Chief (Portland / Lewiston)

$78,000–$125,000+ OT

Senior officer at Portland + Lewiston + Bangor + Augusta · IAFF leadership + OBBBA OT

Senior Firefighter (Step 10+ / PFD / LFD)

$58,000–$85,000+ OT

Senior FF at ME career fire departments · top-of-scale + OT premium

Senior Paramedic-Firefighter

$68,000–$102,000+ OT

Dual-cert FF/Paramedic · Portland + Lewiston + Bangor + Augusta · NREMT-Paramedic

Senior Wildland Firefighter

$55,000–$92,000+ OT + hazard

Maine Forest Service + Allagash Wilderness + the substantial post-2024 ME wildfire

Senior Acadia NPS Firefighter

$58,000–$92,000+ OT + hazard

Acadia National Park + Mount Desert Island NPS · wildland fire + structural protection

Senior ARFF (Portland Jetport / Bangor International)

$68,000–$108,000+ OT

PWM Portland International Jetport + BGR Bangor International airport ARFF

Senior Industrial Firefighter (Bath Iron Works)

$72,000–$115,000+ OT

BIW General Dynamics Bath shipyard industrial fire brigade + Kennebec River response

Senior Federal Firefighter (Pratt & Whitney / Portsmouth Naval)

$72,000–$108,000+ OT

Pratt & Whitney North Berwick + Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Kittery · federal civilian

Senior Federal Firefighter (ME ANG 101st ARW Bangor)

$72,000–$108,000+ OT

ME ANG 101st ARW Bangor ANGB · federal civilian + KC-135R facility fire

New Career Firefighter (Step 1-4)

$45,000–$62,000+ OT

New career FF · MainePERS Public Safety membership at hire · Step 1-4 band

Worth knowing: Bath Iron Works General Dynamics shipyard industrial fire + Portsmouth Naval Shipyard cross-border + Acadia NPS wildland tri-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state shipyard industrial + nuclear submarine + NPS wildland firefighter anchor and a feature most national firefighter surveys understate for ME. Bath Iron Works General Dynamics Bath shipyard industrial fire brigade (~6.5K + the substantial BIW shipyard industrial fire brigade + the substantial BIW Kennebec River response + the substantial BIW industrial hazmat + the substantial BIW post-2024 substantial DDG-51 Flight III facility fire response + the substantial BIW IAM Local S6 + IBEW Local 1900 + IUPAT collective bargaining shipyard response). Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Fire Kittery ME-NH cross-border (~7K+ submarine maintenance + the substantial Portsmouth Naval Shipyard nuclear submarine fire response + the substantial cleared nuclear fire + DOE Q clearance premium). Acadia National Park ~4M+ annual visitors + Mount Desert Island NPS wildland firefighter (the substantial Acadia substantial NPS wildland fire response + the substantial Acadia structural protection + the substantial Acadia post-2024 substantial wildfire response). Portland Fire + Lewiston Fire + Bangor Fire + the substantial ME career fire departments + Maine Forest Service + Allagash Wilderness + Pratt & Whitney + ME ANG 101st ARW Bangor federal civilian + post-2023 Lonza Brunswick biologics facility fire. MainePERS Public Safety pension. The 2025 No Tax on Overtime federal deduction applies through 2028. ME progressive top 7.15% + ME is NOT a RTW state anchor the ME firefighter proposition.