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City of Charlotte / Cfd Operations / Fire Fighter I

Job-title file

Fire Fighter I

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

245 employees hold this title in Cfd Operations. Median total compensation for the role is $65,649, below the department median of $87,975.

Employees
245
Total payroll
$16.3M
Role median
$65,649
Agency median
$87,975
Comparison
Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$56,710$75,496+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 245 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Fire Fighter I pay vs. the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC area

Across all employers in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC area, the median wage for Firefighters — about 4,700 people — is $38,700. Cfd Operations pays a median base salary of $72,214 for this role, 87% above that figureabout the 85th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Cfd Operations sits in the local pay range

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$30,410
$34,900
$38,700
$57,950
$79,960
Cfd Operations median · $72,214

The bar is the range of annual wages for Firefighters across every employer in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC area, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Cfd Operations’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Firefighters — about 345,990 people — is $59,280. Cfd Operations’s median base salary is 22% above that national figure, about the 68th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$34,910
$44,490
$59,280
$77,250
$101,040
Cfd Operations median · $72,214

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 541 of 542 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Cfd Operations is $72,214, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across City of Charlotte

Fire Fighter I is held in 2 City of Charlotte departments. In Cfd Operations, the median of $65,649 ranks #1 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Cfd Aviation
$62,523 · 9

Median total compensation for the Fire Fighter I role in other City of Charlottedepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Fire Fighter beyond City of Charlotte

This role is reported in 8 jurisdictions. In City of Charlotte, the median of $72,378 ranks #6 of 8. See Fire Fighter across all of City of Charlotte

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Los Angeles County
$245,350 · 1,400
City of San Jose
$230,171 · 232
City of Boston
$165,008 · 803
City of Worcester
$104,666 · 319
California
$77,895 · 7,302
Metro Nashville
$59,990 · 1,767
City of Greensboro
$58,691 · 265

Median total compensation for comparable Fire Fighterroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Christopher Irvine

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$65,649
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$65,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,649
Hourly rate
$23
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
65649.15
Quarter
2
Record ID
6,181
Year
2,026

Christopher Irvine holds the role of Fire Fighter I at Cfd Operations within Fire. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,649.

Michael Kennedy

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$65,649
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$65,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,649
Hourly rate
$23
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
65649.15
Quarter
2
Record ID
6,182
Year
2,026

Michael Kennedy holds the role of Fire Fighter I at Cfd Operations within Fire. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,649.

David Mccrimmon

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$65,649
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$65,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,649
Hourly rate
$23
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
65649.15
Quarter
2
Record ID
6,184
Year
2,026

David Mccrimmon is a Fire Fighter I at Cfd Operations within Fire. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,649.

Dustin Peck

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$65,649
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$65,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,649
Hourly rate
$23
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
65649.15
Quarter
2
Record ID
6,186
Year
2,026

Dustin Peck is a Fire Fighter I at Cfd Operations within Fire. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,649.

Kyle Potochar

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$65,649
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$65,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,649
Hourly rate
$23
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
65649.15
Quarter
2
Record ID
6,187
Year
2,026

Kyle Potochar holds the role of Fire Fighter I at Cfd Operations within Fire. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,649.

Benjamin Shue

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$65,649
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$65,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,649
Hourly rate
$23
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
65649.15
Quarter
2
Record ID
6,189
Year
2,026

Benjamin Shue works as a Fire Fighter I for Cfd Operations within Fire. Their status is full-time. Benjamin earned $65,649 in 2026.

Jordan Soyars

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$65,649
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$65,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,649
Hourly rate
$23
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
65649.15
Quarter
2
Record ID
6,191
Year
2,026

Jordan Soyars holds the role of Fire Fighter I at Cfd Operations within Fire. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,649.

Gavin Spires

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$65,649
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$65,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,649
Hourly rate
$23
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
65649.15
Quarter
2
Record ID
6,192
Year
2,026

Gavin Spires holds the role of Fire Fighter I at Cfd Operations within Fire. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,649.

Charity Visnic

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$65,649
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$65,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,649
Hourly rate
$23
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
65649.15
Quarter
2
Record ID
6,193
Year
2,026

At Cfd Operations, Charity Visnic serves as a Fire Fighter I within Fire. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,649.

Matthew Sondermann

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$65,649
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$65,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,649
Hourly rate
$23
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
65649.15
Quarter
2
Record ID
6,190
Year
2,026

Matthew Sondermann is a Fire Fighter I at Cfd Operations within Fire. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,649.

Chantal Williams

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$65,649
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$65,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,649
Hourly rate
$23
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
65649.15
Quarter
2
Record ID
6,194
Year
2,026

Chantal Williams works as a Fire Fighter I for Cfd Operations within Fire. Their status is full-time. Chantal earned $65,649 in 2026.

Paul Parks

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$65,649
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$65,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,649
Hourly rate
$23
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
65649.15
Quarter
2
Record ID
6,185
Year
2,026

Paul Parks works as a Fire Fighter I for Cfd Operations within Fire. Their status is full-time. Paul earned $65,649 in 2026.

Brandon Eddins

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$65,649
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$65,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,649
Hourly rate
$23
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
65649.15
Quarter
2
Record ID
6,179
Year
2,026

Brandon Eddins holds the role of Fire Fighter I at Cfd Operations within Fire. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,649.

Sebastian Boyd

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$65,649
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$65,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,649
Hourly rate
$23
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
65649.15
Quarter
2
Record ID
6,174
Year
2,026

At Cfd Operations, Sebastian Boyd serves as a Fire Fighter I within Fire. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,649.

David Chapman

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$65,649
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$65,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,649
Hourly rate
$23
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
65649.15
Quarter
2
Record ID
6,175
Year
2,026

David Chapman is a Fire Fighter I at Cfd Operations within Fire. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,649.

Justin Crabtree

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$65,649
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$65,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,649
Hourly rate
$23
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
65649.15
Quarter
2
Record ID
6,176
Year
2,026

Justin Crabtree is a Fire Fighter I at Cfd Operations within Fire. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,649.

Jaime Diaz Rodriguez

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$65,649
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$65,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,649
Hourly rate
$23
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
65649.15
Quarter
2
Record ID
6,177
Year
2,026

Jaime Diaz Rodriguez holds the role of Fire Fighter I at Cfd Operations within Fire. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,649.

Brayden Dingus

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$65,649
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$65,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,649
Hourly rate
$23
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
65649.15
Quarter
2
Record ID
6,178
Year
2,026

Brayden Dingus holds the role of Fire Fighter I at Cfd Operations within Fire. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,649.

Nicholas Fink

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$65,649
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$65,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,649
Hourly rate
$23
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
65649.15
Quarter
2
Record ID
6,180
Year
2,026

Nicholas Fink is a Fire Fighter I at Cfd Operations within Fire. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,649.

Graham Settlemyre

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$65,649
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$65,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,649
Hourly rate
$23
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
65649.15
Quarter
2
Record ID
6,188
Year
2,026

Graham Settlemyre is a Fire Fighter I at Cfd Operations within Fire. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,649.

Steven Luisa

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$65,649
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$65,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,649
Hourly rate
$23
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
65649.15
Quarter
2
Record ID
6,183
Year
2,026

Steven Luisa works as a Fire Fighter I for Cfd Operations within Fire. Their status is full-time. Steven earned $65,649 in 2026.

Connor Runde

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$65,649
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$65,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,649
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
65649.0
Quarter
2
Record ID
6,226
Year
2,026

Connor Runde holds the role of Fire Fighter I at Cfd Operations within Fire. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,649.

Steven Salvatore

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$65,649
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$65,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,649
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
65649.0
Quarter
2
Record ID
6,227
Year
2,026

At Cfd Operations, Steven Salvatore serves as a Fire Fighter I within Fire. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,649.

Tommy Shields

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$65,649
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$65,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,649
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
65649.0
Quarter
2
Record ID
6,228
Year
2,026

Tommy Shields works as a Fire Fighter I for Cfd Operations within Fire. Their status is full-time. Tommy earned $65,649 in 2026.

Jerome Taylor

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$65,649
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$65,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,649
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
65649.0
Quarter
2
Record ID
6,232
Year
2,026

At Cfd Operations, Jerome Taylor serves as a Fire Fighter I within Fire. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,649.

Christopher Warren

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$65,649
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$65,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,649
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
65649.0
Quarter
2
Record ID
6,234
Year
2,026

Christopher Warren works as a Fire Fighter I for Cfd Operations within Fire. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $65,649 in 2026.

Jordan Weeks

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$65,649
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$65,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,649
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
65649.0
Quarter
2
Record ID
6,235
Year
2,026

Jordan Weeks works as a Fire Fighter I for Cfd Operations within Fire. Their status is full-time. Jordan earned $65,649 in 2026.

Kevin Quick

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$65,649
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$65,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,649
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
65649.0
Quarter
2
Record ID
6,223
Year
2,026

At Cfd Operations, Kevin Quick serves as a Fire Fighter I within Fire. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,649.

Kyle Baker

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$65,649
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$65,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,649
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
65649.0
Quarter
2
Record ID
6,196
Year
2,026

Kyle Baker holds the role of Fire Fighter I at Cfd Operations within Fire. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,649.

Brice Bennett

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$65,649
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$65,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,649
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
65649.0
Quarter
2
Record ID
6,197
Year
2,026

At Cfd Operations, Brice Bennett serves as a Fire Fighter I within Fire. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,649.

Robert Brennan

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$65,649
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$65,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,649
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
65649.0
Quarter
2
Record ID
6,199
Year
2,026

At Cfd Operations, Robert Brennan serves as a Fire Fighter I within Fire. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,649.

Matthew Chirik

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$65,649
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$65,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,649
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
65649.0
Quarter
2
Record ID
6,200
Year
2,026

At Cfd Operations, Matthew Chirik serves as a Fire Fighter I within Fire. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,649.

Madison Conner

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$65,649
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$65,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,649
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
65649.0
Quarter
2
Record ID
6,201
Year
2,026

At Cfd Operations, Madison Conner serves as a Fire Fighter I within Fire. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,649.

Brent Copenhaver

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$65,649
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$65,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,649
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
65649.0
Quarter
2
Record ID
6,202
Year
2,026

Brent Copenhaver holds the role of Fire Fighter I at Cfd Operations within Fire. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,649.

Donald Andrews

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$65,649
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$65,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,649
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
65649.0
Quarter
2
Record ID
6,195
Year
2,026

Donald Andrews works as a Fire Fighter I for Cfd Operations within Fire. Their status is full-time. Donald earned $65,649 in 2026.

Austin Denice

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$65,649
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$65,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,649
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
65649.0
Quarter
2
Record ID
6,204
Year
2,026

Austin Denice is a Fire Fighter I at Cfd Operations within Fire. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,649.

Sean Hurst

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$65,649
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$65,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,649
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
65649.0
Quarter
2
Record ID
6,209
Year
2,026

Sean Hurst works as a Fire Fighter I for Cfd Operations within Fire. Their status is full-time. Sean earned $65,649 in 2026.

Zachariah Johnson

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$65,649
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$65,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,649
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
65649.0
Quarter
2
Record ID
6,210
Year
2,026

Zachariah Johnson works as a Fire Fighter I for Cfd Operations within Fire. Their status is full-time. Zachariah earned $65,649 in 2026.

Michael Korsch

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$65,649
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$65,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,649
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
65649.0
Quarter
2
Record ID
6,211
Year
2,026

Michael Korsch is a Fire Fighter I at Cfd Operations within Fire. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,649.

Bradley Martin

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$65,649
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$65,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,649
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
65649.0
Quarter
2
Record ID
6,213
Year
2,026

Bradley Martin holds the role of Fire Fighter I at Cfd Operations within Fire. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,649.