New York Firefighter Benefits and Salary

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Benefits and Salary

THE BEST JOB IN THE WORLD HAS THE BEST BENEFITS IN THE WORLD

As a New York City Firefighter, you will receive an incredible benefits package and a competitive salary that more than doubles in your first five years on the job.

But act now, the chance to join only comes every four years.

Benefits include:

• Lifelong medical coverage for you and your family;
• Growth opportunities;
• Flexible work schedules;
• Up to four weeks paid vacation per year;
• Generous pension

Firefighter Salary:	BASE	FRINGE*	TOTAL
STARTING SALARY	$39,370	$3,704	$43,074
AFTER 1 YEAR	$41,311	$8,159	$49,470
AFTER 2 YEARS	$44,995	$8,886	$53,881
AFTER 3 YEARS	$49,494	$9,775	$59,629
AFTER 4 YEARS	$54,556	$10,775	$65,331
AFTER 5 YEARS	$76,488	$22,616	$99,104
Promotion Opportunities:
Lieutenant	$94,300	$31,548	$125,848
Captain	$108,244	$40,919	$149,163
Battalion Chief	$140,945	$20,336	$161,281
* Fringe benefits reflect overtime, holiday pay and other differentials

Firefighter Benefits and Salary