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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 after 20 years of service.
Firefighter Salary: |
BASE |
FRINGE* |
TOTAL |
STARTING SALARY |
$36,400 |
$4,090 |
$40,490 |
AFTER 1 YEAR |
$38,194 |
$6,153 |
$44,347 |
AFTER 2 YEARS |
$41,600 |
$6,702 |
$48,302 |
AFTER 3 YEARS |
$45,760 |
$7,372 |
$53,132 |
AFTER 4 YEARS |
$50,440 |
$8,126 |
$58,566 |
AFTER 5 YEARS |
$68,475 |
$18,043 |
$86,518 |
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Promotion Opportunities: |
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Lieutenant |
$84,421 |
$35,250 |
$119,671 |
Captain |
$96,903 |
$43,270 |
$140,173 |
Battalion Chief |
$126,178 |
$19,467 |
$145,645 |
* Fringe benefits reflect overtime, holiday pay and other differentials |
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