How Much Do Firefighters Get Paid?

How Much Do Firefighters Get Paid?. Part of the series: Firefighter Jobs. Only about 10 percent of American firefighters get paid for what they do, but those that do get paid average between $30,000 and $55,000 a year. Discover how career firefighters can receive benefits, such as health insurance and pension, with help from a street firefighter in this free video on firefighter jobs and salaries. Read more: http://www.ehow.com/video_5103566_much-do-firefighters-paid_.html