How much does a Firefighter make in Vermont?

The average Firefighter salary in Vermont is around $80,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Vermont state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $61,940 annually ($5,162/month).

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

On a $80,000 salary in Vermont, your take-home pay is approximately $61,940/year or $5,162/month. Federal tax: $8,770. State tax: $3,170. FICA: $0.00.

Is $80,000 a good Firefighter salary?

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

How do Vermont taxes affect Firefighter salaries?

Vermont levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $80,000 is $3,170. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 22.6%.

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 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)

The average Firefighter in Vermont earns around $80,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $61,940/year ($5,162/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$61,940
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$5,162
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,382
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$30/hr
Federal Tax	$8,770
State Tax	$3,170
FICA Taxes	$6,120
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	22.57%

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Firefighter Salary Ranges in Vermont

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

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.

Sr Captain / Battalion Chief (Burlington / Rutland)

$95,000–$148,000+ OT

Sr officer at Burlington + South Burlington + Rutland + Colchester

Sr Firefighter (Step 10+ / Career)

$68,000–$108,000+ OT

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

Sr Paramedic-Firefighter

$78,000–$122,000+ OT

Dual-cert FF/Paramedic · Burlington + Rutland + South Burlington

Sr Wildland Firefighter (Green Mountain NF / VT Forests)

$52,000–$92,000+ OT + hazard

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

Sr ARFF (Burlington International BTV)

$72,000–$118,000+ OT

Burlington International BTV ARFF · the substantial VT aviation fire

Sr Federal Firefighter (VT ANG F-35 / Burlington ANGB)

$72,000–$115,000+ OT

VT ANG 158th FW Burlington F-35 · federal civilian + first ANG F-35 unit

Sr Industrial Firefighter (GF / Beta)

$78,000–$125,000+ OT

GF Essex Junction + Beta South Burlington · industrial fire brigade

Sr Volunteer Captain / Chief (Rural VT)

$15,000–$45,000+ stipend

Volunteer + on-call fire chief · rural VT towns · stipend + per-call

Sr Fire Marshal / Investigator

$78,000–$125,000+ OT

VT Division of Fire Safety + municipal investigations + arson

New Career Firefighter (Step 1-4)

$45,000–$62,000+ OT

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

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.