▼28%
$61,211
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$35k
MEDIAN
$61k
90%
$100k
The average salary for a Fire Lieutenant is $61,211 in 2025
Base Salary
$35k - $100k
Bonus
$1k - $9k
Total Pay
$34k - $87k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Fire Lieutenants?
What Do Fire Lieutenants Do?
Fire Lieutenant Tasks
- Supervise and direct fire ground and emergency operations for assigned company.
- Conduct fire, occupational license and complaint inspections and re-inspections.
- Maintains and enforce departmental rules and regulations.
- Oversee assigned personnel in daily work schedule and routine station duties including maintenance of vehicles and apparatus.
- Supervise, train and evaluate assigned personnel.
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Common Health Benefits for a Fire Lieutenant
Medical
71%
Dental
71%
Vision
29%
None
29%
Gender Breakdown for Fire Lieutenants
Male
83.3%
Female
16.7%
This data is based on 6 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Fire Lieutenants
What is the highest pay for Fire Lieutenants?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Fire Lieutenant is $100k / year
What is the lowest pay for Fire Lieutenants?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Fire Lieutenant is $35k / year
How can Fire Lieutenants increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Fire Lieutenant is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Fire Lieutenant that oversees more junior Fire Lieutenants, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.