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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

Gene Mcmanus

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$72,378
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$72,378
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,378
Hourly rate
$33
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
72377.55
Quarter
2
Record ID
5,267
Year
2,026

At Cfd Operations, Gene Mcmanus serves as a Fire Fighter I within Fire. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,378.

Marvin Asencio

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$72,214
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$72,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,214
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
72213.9
Quarter
2
Record ID
5,299
Year
2,026

Marvin Asencio is a Fire Fighter I at Cfd Operations within Fire. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,214.

David Baptiste

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$72,214
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$72,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,214
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
72213.9
Quarter
2
Record ID
5,300
Year
2,026

At Cfd Operations, David Baptiste serves as a Fire Fighter I within Fire. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,214.

Eric Blankfield

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$72,214
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$72,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,214
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
72213.9
Quarter
2
Record ID
5,301
Year
2,026

Eric Blankfield is a Fire Fighter I at Cfd Operations within Fire. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,214.

Kurt Brey

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$72,214
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$72,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,214
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
72213.9
Quarter
2
Record ID
5,303
Year
2,026

Kurt Brey holds the role of Fire Fighter I at Cfd Operations within Fire. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,214.

John Carruthers

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$72,214
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$72,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,214
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
72213.9
Quarter
2
Record ID
5,308
Year
2,026

John Carruthers holds the role of Fire Fighter I at Cfd Operations within Fire. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,214.

Christopher Casey

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$72,214
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$72,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,214
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
72213.9
Quarter
2
Record ID
5,309
Year
2,026

At Cfd Operations, Christopher Casey serves as a Fire Fighter I within Fire. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,214.

Thomas Caudill

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$72,214
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$72,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,214
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
72213.9
Quarter
2
Record ID
5,310
Year
2,026

At Cfd Operations, Thomas Caudill serves as a Fire Fighter I within Fire. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,214.

Robert Clontz

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$72,214
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$72,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,214
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
72213.9
Quarter
2
Record ID
5,312
Year
2,026

Robert Clontz is a Fire Fighter I at Cfd Operations within Fire. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,214.

Nicholas Coats

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$72,214
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$72,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,214
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
72213.9
Quarter
2
Record ID
5,313
Year
2,026

Nicholas Coats works as a Fire Fighter I for Cfd Operations within Fire. Their status is full-time. Nicholas earned $72,214 in 2026.

Monique Connors

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$72,214
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$72,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,214
Hourly rate
$32
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
72213.9
Quarter
2
Record ID
5,315
Year
2,026

Monique Connors holds the role of Fire Fighter I at Cfd Operations within Fire. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,214.

Brandon Cleary

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$72,214
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$72,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,214
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
72213.9
Quarter
2
Record ID
5,311
Year
2,026

At Cfd Operations, Brandon Cleary serves as a Fire Fighter I within Fire. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,214.

Dontae Caldwell

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$72,214
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$72,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,214
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
72213.9
Quarter
2
Record ID
5,307
Year
2,026

Dontae Caldwell works as a Fire Fighter I for Cfd Operations within Fire. Their status is full-time. Dontae earned $72,214 in 2026.

Blake Culler

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$72,214
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$72,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,214
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
72213.9
Quarter
2
Record ID
5,317
Year
2,026

Blake Culler holds the role of Fire Fighter I at Cfd Operations within Fire. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,214.

James Mengel

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$72,214
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$72,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,214
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
72213.9
Quarter
2
Record ID
5,334
Year
2,026

James Mengel is a Fire Fighter I at Cfd Operations within Fire. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,214.

Benjamin Delshad

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$72,214
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$72,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,214
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
72213.9
Quarter
2
Record ID
5,319
Year
2,026

Benjamin Delshad is a Fire Fighter I at Cfd Operations within Fire. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,214.

Matthew Foster

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$72,214
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$72,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,214
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
72213.9
Quarter
2
Record ID
5,321
Year
2,026

Matthew Foster works as a Fire Fighter I for Cfd Operations within Fire. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $72,214 in 2026.

Kiefer Gourdie

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$72,214
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$72,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,214
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
72213.9
Quarter
2
Record ID
5,324
Year
2,026

At Cfd Operations, Kiefer Gourdie serves as a Fire Fighter I within Fire. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,214.

Colby Gunter

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$72,214
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$72,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,214
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
72213.9
Quarter
2
Record ID
5,325
Year
2,026

Colby Gunter holds the role of Fire Fighter I at Cfd Operations within Fire. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,214.

Brandon Hill

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$72,214
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$72,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,214
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
72213.9
Quarter
2
Record ID
5,326
Year
2,026

At Cfd Operations, Brandon Hill serves as a Fire Fighter I within Fire. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,214.

Quentin Hooker

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$72,214
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$72,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,214
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
72213.9
Quarter
2
Record ID
5,328
Year
2,026

Quentin Hooker works as a Fire Fighter I for Cfd Operations within Fire. Their status is full-time. Quentin earned $72,214 in 2026.

Jeffrey Johnson

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$72,214
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$72,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,214
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
72213.9
Quarter
2
Record ID
5,329
Year
2,026

Jeffrey Johnson is a Fire Fighter I at Cfd Operations within Fire. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,214.

Jonathan Lessey

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$72,214
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$72,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,214
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
72213.9
Quarter
2
Record ID
5,332
Year
2,026

Jonathan Lessey is a Fire Fighter I at Cfd Operations within Fire. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,214.

Michael Mcguire

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$72,214
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$72,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,214
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
72213.9
Quarter
2
Record ID
5,333
Year
2,026

At Cfd Operations, Michael Mcguire serves as a Fire Fighter I within Fire. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,214.

Charles Phelps

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$72,214
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$72,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,214
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
72213.9
Quarter
2
Record ID
5,337
Year
2,026

Charles Phelps is a Fire Fighter I at Cfd Operations within Fire. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,214.

Christian Robinson

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$72,214
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$72,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,214
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
72213.9
Quarter
2
Record ID
5,339
Year
2,026

Christian Robinson holds the role of Fire Fighter I at Cfd Operations within Fire. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,214.

Thomas Rusling

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$72,214
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$72,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,214
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
72213.9
Quarter
2
Record ID
5,341
Year
2,026

At Cfd Operations, Thomas Rusling serves as a Fire Fighter I within Fire. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,214.

Kyle Scott-Conroy

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$72,214
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$72,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,214
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
72213.9
Quarter
2
Record ID
5,344
Year
2,026

Kyle Scott-Conroy works as a Fire Fighter I for Cfd Operations within Fire. Their status is full-time. Kyle earned $72,214 in 2026.

Tyree Simmons

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$72,214
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$72,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,214
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
72213.9
Quarter
2
Record ID
5,347
Year
2,026

At Cfd Operations, Tyree Simmons serves as a Fire Fighter I within Fire. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,214.

Cullen Stanbery

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$72,214
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$72,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,214
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
72213.9
Quarter
2
Record ID
5,350
Year
2,026

At Cfd Operations, Cullen Stanbery serves as a Fire Fighter I within Fire. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,214.

Chaston Solomon

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$72,214
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$72,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,214
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
72213.9
Quarter
2
Record ID
5,349
Year
2,026

Chaston Solomon is a Fire Fighter I at Cfd Operations within Fire. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,214.

Sydney Rowe

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$72,214
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$72,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,214
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
72213.9
Quarter
2
Record ID
5,340
Year
2,026

Sydney Rowe works as a Fire Fighter I for Cfd Operations within Fire. Their status is full-time. Sydney earned $72,214 in 2026.

Max Silvestri

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$72,214
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$72,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,214
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
72213.9
Quarter
2
Record ID
5,346
Year
2,026

Max Silvestri works as a Fire Fighter I for Cfd Operations within Fire. Their status is full-time. Max earned $72,214 in 2026.

Matthew Vaughn

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$72,214
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$72,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,214
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
72213.9
Quarter
2
Record ID
5,356
Year
2,026

At Cfd Operations, Matthew Vaughn serves as a Fire Fighter I within Fire. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,214.

Dustin Wagoner

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$72,214
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$72,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,214
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
72213.9
Quarter
2
Record ID
5,358
Year
2,026

At Cfd Operations, Dustin Wagoner serves as a Fire Fighter I within Fire. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,214.

Joshua Wallace

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$72,214
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$72,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,214
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
72213.9
Quarter
2
Record ID
5,359
Year
2,026

Joshua Wallace works as a Fire Fighter I for Cfd Operations within Fire. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $72,214 in 2026.

Harley Whitham

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$72,214
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$72,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,214
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
72213.9
Quarter
2
Record ID
5,361
Year
2,026

Harley Whitham holds the role of Fire Fighter I at Cfd Operations within Fire. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,214.

Mark Wilson

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$72,214
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$72,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,214
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
72213.9
Quarter
2
Record ID
5,362
Year
2,026

Mark Wilson works as a Fire Fighter I for Cfd Operations within Fire. Their status is full-time. Mark earned $72,214 in 2026.

Camden Wisner

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$72,214
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$72,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,214
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
72213.9
Quarter
2
Record ID
5,363
Year
2,026

Camden Wisner holds the role of Fire Fighter I at Cfd Operations within Fire. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,214.

Jeremy Zdanek

Fire Fighter I/Cfd Operations

2026 total comp
$72,214
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$72,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,214
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
72213.9
Quarter
2
Record ID
5,365
Year
2,026

Jeremy Zdanek is a Fire Fighter I at Cfd Operations within Fire. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,214.