How much does a Firefighter make in Oregon?

The average Firefighter salary in Oregon is around $80,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Oregon state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $59,427 annually ($4,952/month).

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

On a $80,000 salary in Oregon, your take-home pay is approximately $59,427/year or $4,952/month. Federal tax: $8,770. State tax: $5,683. FICA: $0.00.

Is $80,000 a good Firefighter salary?

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

How do Oregon taxes affect Firefighter salaries?

Oregon levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $80,000 is $5,683. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 25.7%.

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 Oregon 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 Oregon (2026)

The average Firefighter in Oregon earns around $80,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $59,427/year ($4,952/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$59,427
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,952
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,286
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$29/hr
Federal Tax	$8,770
State Tax	$5,683
FICA Taxes	$6,120
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	25.72%

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Firefighter Salary Ranges in Oregon

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

Oregon's firefighter market is anchored by Portland Fire & Rescue (~700 sworn firefighters, IAFF Local 43 ~700 members), Salem Fire Department (~210 sworn), Eugene-Springfield Fire (~330 combined), substantial suburban fire departments (Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue + Clackamas Fire District 1 + Gresham Fire + Hillsboro Fire + Lake Oswego + Beaverton-Tualatin), plus Tri-Met Transit Police + Port of Portland Fire ARFF + Medford Fire + Bend Fire. The Oregon PERS Tier 1/Tier 2/OPSRP protective service pension supports OR public safety retirement.

Senior Captain / Battalion Chief

$108,000–$155,000+ OT

PF&R + Salem + Eugene + TVF&R senior officer · IAFF leadership · OBBBA OT applies

Senior Firefighter (Step 10+)

$85,000–$118,000+ OT

Senior FF at PF&R + TVF&R + suburban districts · top-of-scale + OT premium

Senior Paramedic-Firefighter

$92,000–$130,000+ OT

Dual-cert FF/Paramedic · PF&R + TVF&R · NREMT-Paramedic credential premium

Senior Hazmat / Technical Rescue

$92,000–$135,000+ OT

PF&R + TVF&R specialized response · hazmat + confined space + USAR + rope rescue specialty

Senior ARFF (PDX Airport)

$95,000–$135,000+ OT

Portland International Airport ARFF · Port of Portland Fire · IAFF represented

Senior Wildland Firefighter (ODF)

$85,000–$125,000+ OT

OR Department of Forestry + Type 1/2 IMT · seasonal wildland · overtime + premium pay

Mid-Career Firefighter (Step 5-9)

$72,000–$92,000+ OT

Mid-career career FF · Step 5-9 at PF&R + Salem + Eugene + TVF&R departments

New Career Firefighter (Step 1-4)

$58,000–$72,000+ OT

New career FF · OR PERS protective service pension membership starts at hire · Step 1-4 band

Senior Fire Inspector / Prevention

$78,000–$108,000

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

Fire Chief (Suburban)

$135,000–$215,000

Suburban fire chief · TVF&R + Hillsboro + Beaverton-Tualatin · senior administrative band

Worth knowing: Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) wildland firefighting is the structural feature most national firefighter-career surveys understate for OR. ODF (Oregon Department of Forestry, ~1,000 permanent + ~1,500 seasonal wildland firefighters, the country's most active state forestry firefighting agency outside California) operates substantial wildland firefighting + initial attack + extended attack + Type 1/Type 2 incident management team support — OR's wildland fire season has extended substantially post-2017 (record 2017 + 2020 + 2023 + 2024 wildfire years) supporting senior wildland firefighters at $85-125K TC including substantial OT premium during fire season. The OR PERS Tier 1/Tier 2/OPSRP three-tier pension system provides protective service benefits — Tier 1 (members hired before 1996, closed) provided substantially more generous retirement; OPSRP protective service hired since 2003 provides intermediate benefits at age 53 normal retirement for police + fire + protective service after 25+ years. IAFF Local 43 Portland (~700 members representing PF&R + adjacent districts) anchors PDX career firefighter bargaining. IAFF Local 851 represents Salem-area. OR is non-RTW with substantial public-safety union density. The Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake risk + extended wildfire season are distinctive OR fire/rescue priorities — substantial OR fire department investment in seismic response + wildland-urban interface preparedness exceeds peer-state programs. The 2025 No Tax on Overtime federal deduction applies to OR firefighter OT for tax years 2025-2028 — cap $12,500 single / $25,000 above-the-line.