Firefighter Recruit Salary in Clifton, NJ

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How much does a Firefighter Recruit make in Clifton, NJ?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Firefighter Recruit in Clifton, NJ is $73,558. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $66,131 to $81,128, with most professionals earning between $59,369 and $88,021.

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Average Salary Range for Firefighter Recruit in Clifton, NJ

Average Base Salary

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81128
73558

Average Total Cash Compensation

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67329
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75230
What is the average salary for Firefighter Recruit in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Firefighter Recruit in Clifton, NJ. The base salary for Firefighter Recruit ranges from $66,131 to $81,128 with the average base salary of $73,558. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $67,329 to $83,524 with the average total cash compensation of $75,230.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $73,558 $66,131 - $81,128
Bonus $1,672 $1,198 - $2,396
Total Pay $75,230 $67,329 - $83,524
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Firefighter Recruit Salary Near Clifton, NJ

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Clifton, NJ
CITY, STATE Passaic, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,131 - $81,128 COMPARE TO Clifton, NJ 0%
CITY, STATE Paterson, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,131 - $81,128 COMPARE TO Clifton, NJ 0%
CITY, STATE Bloomfield, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,131 - $81,128 COMPARE TO Clifton, NJ 0%
CITY, STATE Hackensack, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,073 - $81,057 COMPARE TO Clifton, NJ
CITY, STATE Paramus, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,189 - $81,199 COMPARE TO Clifton, NJ
CITY, STATE East Orange, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,552 - $80,418 COMPARE TO Clifton, NJ
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About Clifton, New Jersey    Clifton is a city in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city had a total population of 84,136, retain....More

Clifton, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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