How much does a Firefighter make in New Hampshire?

BLS puts the average Firefighter pay in New Hampshire at $55,730 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in New Hampshire, after federal taxes, FICA, and New Hampshire state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $46,959 annually ($3,913/month).

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

On a $55,730 salary in New Hampshire, your take-home pay is approximately $46,959/year or $3,913/month. Federal tax: $4,508. State tax: $0. FICA: $4,263.

Is $55,730 a good Firefighter salary?

$55,730 is the BLS average Firefighter pay in New Hampshire, 12% below the US average of $63,630 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in New Hampshire earn between $45,050 and $63,650.

How do New Hampshire taxes affect Firefighter salaries?

New Hampshire levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $55,730 is $0. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 15.7%.

What are the career growth prospects for Firefighters?

In New Hampshire, the top 10% earn over $78,570 and the bottom 10% under $35,450 (BLS, May 2025). 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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire (2026)

Average Firefighter pay in New Hampshire

$55,730/year

≈ $27/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $45,050–$63,650

US average: $63,630

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$46,959/year

$3,913/month · effective tax rate 15.74%

Federal $4,508
FICA $4,263
Take-home

Pay by role in New Hampshire

Battalion / District Chief (Manchester metro)BLS · Manchester-Nashua, NH · 75th–90th percentile$108,040–$128,820
Engineer / Paramedic / Specialty FFBLS · 75th–90th percentile$63,650–$78,570
Firefighter (any department)BLS · middle 50%$45,050–$63,650
Fire Marshal / InspectorBLS · middle 50%$65,170–$82,570
Probationary FirefighterBLS · 10th–25th percentile$35,450–$45,050

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$46,959
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$3,913
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$1,806
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$23/hr
Federal Tax	$4,508
State Tax	$0
FICA Taxes	$4,263
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	15.74%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Firefighters earn the same — not even close

New Hampshire's firefighter market is anchored by Manchester Fire Department (~215 sworn + IAFF Local 856 + the largest NH career fire department), Nashua Fire Rescue (~165 sworn + IAFF Local 789) + Concord Fire Department (~95 sworn + IAFF Local 1045) + Portsmouth Fire Department (~95 sworn + IAFF Local 1313) + Salem Fire + Derry Fire + Bedford Fire + the substantial NH career fire departments, the substantial NH wildland response (US Forest Service White Mountain National Forest + NH Forest Service + the substantial post-2024 NH wildfire response + the substantial NH White Mountains + Pemigewasset Wilderness fire), NH ANG Pease ANGB Fire + Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Fire Kittery (federal civilian + cleared), the substantial NH ski + outdoor recreation + Manchester-Boston Regional Airport ARFF, plus NHRS Group II pension.

Battalion / District Chief (Manchester metro)

$108,040–$128,820

Senior officer at Manchester + Nashua + Concord + Portsmouth · IAFF leadership + OBBBA OT

Source: BLS May 2025 · First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Manchester-Nashua, NH · 75th–90th percentile

Engineer / Paramedic / Specialty FF

$63,650–$78,570

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

Source: BLS May 2025 · Firefighters · New Hampshire · 75th–90th percentile

Firefighter (any department)

$45,050–$63,650

Loon + Bretton Woods + Cannon · the substantial NH ski resort fire + medical response

Source: BLS May 2025 · Firefighters · New Hampshire · middle 50%

Fire Marshal / Inspector

$65,170–$82,570

Fire prevention bureau · plan review + inspection + arson investigation · NFPA inspector

Source: BLS May 2025 · Fire Inspectors and Investigators · New Hampshire · middle 50%

Probationary Firefighter

$35,450–$45,050

New career FF · NHRS Group II Public Safety pension membership at hire · Step 1-4 band

Source: BLS May 2025 · Firefighters · New Hampshire · 10th–25th percentile

Worth knowing: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Fire + Pease ANGB Fire federal civilian dual-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state federal civilian cleared firefighter anchor and a feature most national firefighter surveys understate for NH. 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 + the substantial Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Fire Department federal civilian + the substantial post-2024 substantial submarine maintenance fire response demand) supports substantial NH federal civilian fire. Pease ANGB Fire (~3K Pease + the substantial 157th Air Refueling Wing KC-46A Pegasus facility fire + the substantial Pease International Tradeport former Pease AFB redeveloped + the substantial Pease ANGB federal civilian + cleared premium) supports substantial NH federal civilian fire. Senior Portsmouth Naval Shipyard + Pease ANGB federal firefighters clear $72-115K+ OT with cleared premium. Manchester Fire Department + Nashua Fire Rescue + Concord Fire + Portsmouth Fire + the substantial NH career fire departments + the substantial NH wildland response at White Mountain National Forest + Pemigewasset Wilderness + the substantial NH ski resort fire + medical response + Manchester-Boston Regional Airport MHT ARFF + the substantial post-2020 NH UHNW migration driving substantial NH residential + commercial fire demand. NHRS Group II Public Safety pension. The 2025 No Tax on Overtime federal deduction applies through 2028. NH 0% wage income tax + post-2025 NH I&D tax repeal + NH 0% sales tax + NH is NOT a RTW state anchor the NH firefighter proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Firefighters in New Hampshire and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and no state income tax (New Hampshire levies none). Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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