Firefighters pay in Louisville/Jefferson County
In Louisville/Jefferson County (KY), the median pay for firefighters is $21.71 an hour ($45,160 a year). About 1,640 people work in this job there.
That is 24% lower than the U.S. median ($59,280). It is 22% higher than the Kentucky median ($37,150).
Pay range for firefighters in Louisville/Jefferson County (KY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.16 | $35,700 |
| 25% of workers | $17.84 | $37,120 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.71 | $45,160 |
| 75% of workers | $27.19 | $56,560 |
| 90% of workers | $31.60 | $65,720 |
Firefighters pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County (this page) | $45,160 | 1,640 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $36,490 | 940 |
| Bowling Green | $35,240 | 250 |
| Elizabethtown | $34,030 | 130 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for firefighters
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 26,800 openings a year (BLS)
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