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Firefighter salary in Alabama

Firefighters in Alabama earn a median $47,600 a year across all employers.

$47,600
median pay in AL, all employers
7,260
workers in AL (SOC 33-2011)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pay in Alabama, all employers Sourced

Firefighters (SOC 33-2011) in Alabama, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.

MeasureAL
Workers7,260
10th percentile$29,770
Median$47,600
90th percentile$76,190
National median, government employers$60,050

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pension in Alabama

State employees: State public safety

PlanAccrualNormal retirementEmployee paysSocial Security
Employees' Retirement System of Alabama - Tier 2 firefighters, law enforcement, correctional officers and EMS personnel (FLC)
Tier 2 FLC
1.65%age 56 with 10 years of service7%Covered

Local employees: Local police and firefighters

PlanAccrualNormal retirementEmployee paysSocial Security
Employees' Retirement System of Alabama - Tier 2 firefighters, law enforcement, correctional officers and EMS personnel (FLC)
Tier 2 FLC
1.65%age 56 with 10 years of service7%Covered

The statewide plan a new hire usually joins. Some cities and counties run their own plans; check with the employer. Each plan's formula, vesting, cost-of-living adjustment and retiree health are on the Alabama pension plans list.

Source: State retirement systems, Official state retirement system pages, member handbooks and statutes. Data captured October 2, 2026.

Employers in Alabama

171 fire departments in Alabama, largest Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service Department, Mobile Fire-Rescue Department, Montgomery Fire/Rescue.

Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA), National Fire Department Registry. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Free practice tests for Alabama

Source: Open Exam Prep, Open Exam Prep free practice tests. Data captured October 1, 2026. Each link was opened and its exam title checked on the date shown.

More about this job

Requirements, hiring process, training, schedule and day-to-day work are on the national Firefighter page.

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