Public Safety · California
Firefighter Salary in California (2025)
Estimated pay for Firefighters working in California, based on national median adjusted for local cost of living.
$72,000
Annual in CA
$34.6/hr
Hourly Rate
$6,000
Monthly
$1,385
Weekly
California vs. National Median
$72,000
California
$52,500
National Median
+$19,500 (+37%) vs. national
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