Firefighters pay range in Weirton
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,650 a year or less, while the top 10% make $60,590 or more. The middle half of firefighters in Weirton earn between $35,650 and $58,720.
- $36K10th
- $36K25th
- $48KMedian
- $59K75th
- $61K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $46,810 | $3,901 | $22.50 |
| Median | $48,070 | $4,006 | $23.11 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,650 | $2,971 | $17.14 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $58,720 | $4,893 | $28.23 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Firefighters pay in Weirton vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Firefighters in Weirton earn 17% more than the West Virginia average ($40,100) and 26% less than the U.S. average ($63,630). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $59,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weirton | $46,810 | $48,070 | $35,650 | $60,590 | 110 |
| West Virginia | $40,100 | $37,350 | $29,020 | $51,390 | 900 |
| United States | $63,630 | $59,280 | $34,910 | $101,040 | 345,990 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Firefighters salary after taxes in Weirton
On the average salary of $46,810, a single filer in Weirton takes home about $38,482 a year, or $3,207 a month and $1,480 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in OH | $38,947 | $3,246 |
| Working in WV | $38,482 | $3,207 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Weirton a good place for firefighters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Weirton area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.0), so the average $46,810 buys what about $52,581 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Weirton ($45,840). A typical home costs $135,893, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Firefighters salary in other West Virginia cities
Weirton ranks 1st of 5 West Virginia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Weirton$46,810
- Beckley$43,920
- Wheeling$43,120
- Charleston$39,710
- Huntington$37,790
Highest-paying cities for firefighters
Bakersfield, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($199,490).
- Bakersfield, CA$199,490
- San Jose, CA$134,270
- San Francisco, CA$110,590
- Los Angeles, CA$108,860
- Seattle, WA$100,450
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Firefighters salary in Weirton: questions
How much do firefighters make an hour in Weirton?
$22.51 an hour on average, and $23.11 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level firefighters salary in Weirton?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,650 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,650, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the firefighters take-home pay in Weirton?
About $38,482 a year ($3,207 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $46,810.
Do firefighters earn more in Weirton than elsewhere?
The average here is 26% less than the U.S. average for this job ($63,630).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-2011; area Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH (48260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.40, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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