Fire Captain
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| A | $5,934 to $7,694 | $71,208 to $92,328 |
| B | $6,513 to $8,483 | $78,156 to $101,796 |
| C | $6,354 to $8,234 | $76,248 to $98,808 |
Representation
CAL FIRE Local 2881 represents Bargaining Unit R08, Firefighter.
Where these jobs are
2,305 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Forestry & Fire Protection, California Department of | 2,305 |
Against the market
The BLS median wage for Firefighters across all California employers was $85,120 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $71,208 to $101,796 a year.
Footnotes
- Footnote 01 Used in Pay Letters to designate 12-month probationary period. In the Alphabetic and Schematic Pay Scales Listings, a column is provided for designating the months of the probationary period. (Reinstituted 12/78)
- Footnote 19 Rule of three ranks certification. (Effective 1/1/79, all open examinations are rule of three ranks per Government Code 19057.1.)
- Footnote 34 Classes not eligible for Night Shift Differential.
- Footnote R4 Range 4 designation — refer to applicable classification specification.