How much does a Firefighter make in Wyoming?

The average Firefighter salary in Wyoming is around $80,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Wyoming state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $65,110 annually ($5,426/month).

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

On a $80,000 salary in Wyoming, your take-home pay is approximately $65,110/year or $5,426/month. Federal tax: $8,770. State tax: $0. FICA: $0.00.

Is $80,000 a good Firefighter salary?

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

How do Wyoming taxes affect Firefighter salaries?

Wyoming levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $80,000 is $0. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 18.6%.

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 Wyoming 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 Wyoming (2026)

The average Firefighter in Wyoming earns around $80,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $65,110/year ($5,426/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$65,110
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$5,426
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,504
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$31/hr
Federal Tax	$8,770
State Tax	$0
FICA Taxes	$6,120
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	18.61%

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Firefighter Salary Ranges in Wyoming

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

Wyoming's firefighter market is anchored by Cheyenne Fire and Rescue (~125 sworn + IAFF Local 279 + the largest WY career fire department), Casper Fire and EMS (~95 sworn + IAFF Local 904) + Gillette Fire Department + Sheridan Fire + Rock Springs Fire Department, the substantial WY wildland response (USFS Bridger-Teton + Shoshone + Bighorn + Medicine Bow National Forests + BLM Wyoming + the substantial post-2024 WY wildfire response + the substantial WY Black Hills + Bighorn Mountain wildfire), Yellowstone NP + Grand Teton NP wildland firefighter, F.E. Warren Air Force Base Fire Department federal civilian fire + post-2024 Sentinel facility fire + WY ANG 153rd AW Cheyenne C-130H facility fire, the substantial Indian Health Service IHS Wind River + tribal fire (Eastern Shoshone + Northern Arapaho), plus WY Retirement System WRS Group II Public Safety pension.

Senior Captain / Battalion Chief (Cheyenne / Casper)

$72,000–$118,000+ OT

Senior officer at Cheyenne + Casper + Gillette + Sheridan · IAFF leadership + OBBBA OT

Senior Firefighter (Step 10+ / Cheyenne / Casper)

$52,000–$78,000+ OT

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

Senior Paramedic-Firefighter

$62,000–$92,000+ OT

Dual-cert FF/Paramedic · Cheyenne + Casper + Gillette + Sheridan · NREMT-Paramedic

Senior Wildland Firefighter / Hotshot

$55,000–$92,000+ OT + hazard

USFS Bridger-Teton + Shoshone + Bighorn + Medicine Bow + BLM WY · hotshot

Senior Yellowstone / Grand Teton NPS Firefighter

$58,000–$92,000+ OT + hazard

Yellowstone + Grand Teton NPS · wildland fire + structural protection

Senior Federal Firefighter (F.E. Warren AFB)

$72,000–$108,000+ OT

F.E. Warren federal civilian + cleared premium · 90th MW + post-2024 Sentinel facility

Senior Federal Firefighter (WY ANG 153rd AW)

$68,000–$102,000+ OT

153rd Airlift Wing Cheyenne ANGB C-130H · federal civilian + ANG

Senior IHS Wind River / Tribal Firefighter

$52,000–$82,000+ OT + hazard

Wind River Eastern Shoshone + Northern Arapaho · IHS + tribal fire response

Senior Fire Inspector / Prevention

$58,000–$82,000

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

New Career Firefighter (Step 1-4)

$42,000–$55,000+ OT

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

Worth knowing: Yellowstone NP + Grand Teton NP wildland firefighter + Bridger-Teton + Shoshone + Bighorn + Medicine Bow National Forest wildfire response + F.E. Warren AFB post-2024 Sentinel facility fire dual-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state NPS wildland + cleared aerospace facility firefighter anchor and a feature most national firefighter surveys understate for WY. The substantial WY wildland fire response (the substantial USFS Bridger-Teton National Forest ~3.4M acres + Shoshone National Forest substantial wildland + Bighorn National Forest + Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest + the substantial Yellowstone National Park ~2.2M acres + Grand Teton National Park ~310K acres wildland firefighter + the substantial post-2024 WY wildfire response + the substantial WY-MT-ID-CO-SD interagency wildfire response coordination + the substantial Bridger-Teton + Shoshone National Forest substantial wildland-urban interface response in the substantial Jackson Hole + Cody + Lander growth corridor + the substantial post-2022 Yellowstone cross-state flood + wildfire response) supports substantial WY wildland firefighter work. F.E. Warren AFB Fire Department federal civilian fire (substantial F.E. Warren + post-2024 Sentinel facility fire + the substantial 90th Missile Wing facility fire + the substantial cleared federal civilian fire) + WY ANG 153rd AW Cheyenne C-130H + the substantial IHS Wind River + tribal fire + Cheyenne Fire and Rescue + Casper Fire and EMS + the substantial post-2020 Jackson Hole UHNW migration driving substantial WY residential + commercial fire demand. WRS Group II Public Safety pension. The 2025 No Tax on Overtime federal deduction applies through 2028. WY 0% state income tax + WY RTW since 1963 anchor the WY firefighter proposition.