Public Service Aurora, IL Pop. 197,757

Firefighter Salary in Aurora, Illinois

The median firefighter salary in Aurora, IL is $49,096 per year, which is 5% below the national median and 0.0% above the Illinois state average.

City Median
$49,096
vs State Avg
+$0
vs National
$-2,584
Cost of Living
95%

Firefighter Salary in Aurora by Experience

In Aurora, an entry-level firefighter earns around $30,400, while experienced professionals earn up to $77,900 per year. The local cost of living index is 95% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$30,400
$-1,600 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$49,400
$-2,600 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$77,900
$-4,100 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Aurora, IL

Percentile Aurora
10th Percentile $28,120
25th Percentile $36,670
Median (50th) $49,096
75th Percentile $67,640
90th Percentile $88,160

Firefighter Salary in Other Illinois Cities

Naperville, IL
$55,814
Pop. 149,540
Chicago, IL
$55,298
Pop. 2,693,976
Springfield, IL
$43,928
Pop. 114,394
Rockford, IL
$42,378
Pop. 148,655

How to Become a Firefighter in Aurora

Education

Most firefighter positions require a postsecondary nondegree award. Aurora and the surrounding Illinois area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

FirefightingEmergency MedicalHazmatPhysical FitnessTeamworkEquipment Operation

Job Outlook

Nationally, firefighter employment is projected to grow 4% over the next decade (as fast as average). Demand in Aurora may vary based on local industry and population growth.