Firefighters pay range in Augusta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,210 a year or less, while the top 10% make $77,950 or more. The middle half of firefighters in Augusta earn between $39,420 and $60,050.
- $33K10th
- $39K25th
- $48KMedian
- $60K75th
- $78K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $48,820 | $4,068 | $23.47 |
| Median | $47,540 | $3,962 | $22.86 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,420 | $3,285 | $18.95 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $60,050 | $5,004 | $28.87 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Firefighters pay in Augusta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Firefighters in Augusta earn 3% more than the Georgia average ($47,170) and 23% less than the U.S. average ($63,630). At the median the gap is -20% against the U.S. median of $59,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $48,820 | $47,540 | $33,210 | $77,950 | 510 |
| Georgia | $47,170 | $46,550 | $33,000 | $61,510 | 12,700 |
| United States | $63,630 | $59,280 | $34,910 | $101,040 | 345,990 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Firefighters salary after taxes in Augusta
On the average salary of $48,820, a single filer in Augusta takes home about $39,719 a year, or $3,310 a month and $1,528 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SC | $40,486 | $3,374 |
| Working in GA | $39,719 | $3,310 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Augusta a good place for firefighters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Augusta area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $48,820 buys what about $53,121 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Augusta ($45,990). A typical home costs $253,524, or 5.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Firefighters salary in other Georgia cities
Augusta ranks 4th of 12 Georgia metro areas for this job; Columbus pays the most ($51,480).
- Columbus$51,480
- Savannah$50,520
- Atlanta$50,410
- Augusta$48,820
- Gainesville$46,360
- Hinesville$46,360
- Macon$44,900
- Dalton$44,590
- Albany$44,530
- Warner Robins$43,640
Highest-paying cities for firefighters
Bakersfield, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($199,490).
- Bakersfield, CA$199,490
- San Jose, CA$134,270
- San Francisco, CA$110,590
- Los Angeles, CA$108,860
- Seattle, WA$100,450
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Firefighters salary in Augusta: questions
How much do firefighters make an hour in Augusta?
$23.47 an hour on average, and $22.86 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level firefighters salary in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,210 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,420, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the firefighters take-home pay in Augusta?
About $39,719 a year ($3,310 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $48,820.
Do firefighters earn more in Augusta than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% less than the U.S. average for this job ($63,630).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-2011; area Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (12260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.99, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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