Volunteer Firefighter Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Volunteer Firefighter make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Volunteer Firefighter in Chicago, IL is $72,050. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $66,064 to $90,134, with most professionals earning between $60,615 and $106,599.

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Average Salary Range for Volunteer Firefighter in Chicago, IL

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What is the average salary for Volunteer Firefighter in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Volunteer Firefighter in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Volunteer Firefighter ranges from $66,064 to $90,134 with the average base salary of $72,050. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $66,272 to $91,669 with the average total cash compensation of $73,569.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $72,050 $66,064 - $90,134
Bonus $1,519 $208 - $1,535
Total Pay $73,569 $66,272 - $91,669
* 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.

Volunteer Firefighter Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,064 - $90,134 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,064 - $90,134 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,987 - $90,029 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,038 - $90,099 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,038 - $90,099 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,683 - $88,250 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
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