How much does a Firefighter make in Vermont?

BLS puts the average Firefighter pay in Vermont at $49,570 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in Vermont, after federal taxes, FICA, and Vermont state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $40,793 annually ($3,399/month).

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

On a $49,570 salary in Vermont, your take-home pay is approximately $40,793/year or $3,399/month. Federal tax: $3,768. State tax: $1,217. FICA: $3,792.

Is $49,570 a good Firefighter salary?

$49,570 is the BLS average Firefighter pay in Vermont, 22% below the US average of $63,630 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Vermont earn between $37,100 and $59,600.

How do Vermont taxes affect Firefighter salaries?

Vermont levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $49,570 is $1,217. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 17.7%.

What are the career growth prospects for Firefighters?

In Vermont, the top 10% earn over $77,200 and the bottom 10% under $29,790 (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 Vermont 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 Vermont (2026)

Average Firefighter pay in Vermont

$49,570/year

≈ $24/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $37,100–$59,600

US average: $63,630

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$40,793/year

$3,399/month · effective tax rate 17.71%

Federal $3,768
State $1,217
FICA $3,792
Take-home

Pay by role in Vermont

Engineer / Paramedic / Specialty FFBLS · 75th–90th percentile$59,600–$77,200
Firefighter (any department)BLS · middle 50%$37,100–$59,600
Firefighter (any department) (Burlington metro)BLS · Burlington-South Burlington, VT · middle 50%$45,690–$61,580
Probationary FirefighterBLS · 10th–25th percentile$29,790–$37,100

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$40,793
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$3,399
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$1,569
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$20/hr
Federal Tax	$3,768
State Tax	$1,217
FICA Taxes	$3,792
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	17.71%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Firefighters earn the same — not even close

Vermont's firefighter market is anchored by VT urban + suburb career fire (Burlington Fire Department + South Burlington Fire + Colchester Fire + Rutland City Fire + Brattleboro Fire + Bennington Fire + Saint Albans + Barre + Montpelier + the substantial VT urban + suburb career fire + IAFF Local 3044 Burlington + Local 1283 Rutland collective bargaining), VT volunteer + on-call fire (the substantial VT volunteer + on-call fire service across rural VT + the substantial VT firefighter ~7K+ across career + volunteer), VT wildland fire (Green Mountain National Forest + VT Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation + the substantial post-2024 VT wildfire seasons + the substantial VT wildland-urban interface), VT ARFF aviation fire (Burlington International Airport BTV ARFF), VT federal civilian fire (VT Air National Guard 158th Fighter Wing Burlington F-35 + Vermont National Guard + the substantial VT federal civilian fire), GlobalFoundries Essex Junction + Beta Technologies industrial fire brigade (the substantial GF semiconductor fab industrial fire + cleared industrial), plus VT Municipal Employees Retirement System VMERS + the substantial VT firefighter pension.

Engineer / Paramedic / Specialty FF

$59,600–$77,200

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

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

Firefighter (any department)

$37,100–$59,600

Green Mountain NF + VT FPR + post-2024 VT wildfire substantial

Source: BLS May 2025 · Firefighters · Vermont · middle 50%

Firefighter (any department) (Burlington metro)

$45,690–$61,580

Burlington International BTV ARFF · the substantial VT aviation fire

Source: BLS May 2025 · Firefighters · Burlington-South Burlington, VT · middle 50%

Probationary Firefighter

$29,790–$37,100

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

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

Worth knowing: VT urban + suburb career fire (Burlington + Rutland + South Burlington) + VT wildland fire (Green Mountain National Forest) + VT ARFF Burlington International BTV + VT ANG 158th Fighter Wing F-35 + GlobalFoundries + Beta industrial fire tetra-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state urban + wildland + ARFF + federal F-35 + cleared industrial firefighter cluster and a feature most national firefighter surveys understate for VT. VT urban + suburb career fire (Burlington Fire Department + South Burlington + Colchester + Rutland City Fire + Brattleboro Fire + Bennington + Saint Albans + Barre + Montpelier + IAFF Local 3044 Burlington + Local 1283 Rutland collective bargaining). VT volunteer + on-call fire (the substantial VT volunteer + on-call fire service across rural VT). Green Mountain National Forest + VT Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation wildland fire + the substantial post-2024 VT wildfire seasons + the substantial VT wildland-urban interface. Burlington International Airport BTV ARFF (the substantial post-2020 BTV substantial growth). Vermont Air National Guard 158th Fighter Wing Burlington (post-2019 F-35 transition as the first Air National Guard unit to transition to F-35 Lightning II + the substantial VT ANG F-35 + cleared federal civilian fire). GlobalFoundries Essex Junction + Beta Technologies industrial fire brigade (cleared industrial fire). VT MERS Public Safety pension. The 2025 No Tax on Overtime federal deduction applies through 2028. VT NOT a RTW state + VT progressive top 8.75% anchor the VT firefighter proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Firefighters in Vermont and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Vermont 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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