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Fire Fighter

Class code 8979 · Bargaining Unit R07

Authorized salary ranges

What CalHR authorizes this class to be paid.
MonthlyAnnual
$4,841 to $6,454$58,092 to $77,448

Representation

California Statewide Law Enforcement Association represents Bargaining Unit R07, Protective Services and Public Safety.

Where these jobs are

34 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.

DepartmentEmployees
Hospitals, Department of State22
Military Department (California National Guard)9
Department of Developmental Services3

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 $58,092 to $77,448 a year.

Footnotes

  • Footnote 34 Classes not eligible for Night Shift Differential.
  • Footnote R3 Range 3 designation — refer to applicable classification specification.

Pay scale effective . Payroll data through 2025.