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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 |
$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 |
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Promotion Opportunities: |
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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 |
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