Municipal fire department

Wichita Falls Fire Department

Wichita Falls, Texas • Wichita County • North Texas (DFW)

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Firefighter base salary
$61,405
$21.09/hr/ hour*

*Effective hourly based on 2,912 scheduled annual hours.

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Compensation

Salary at a glance

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Recruit pay$52,487Starting / academy
Firefighter entry$61,405Base salary
Midpoint pay$69,683Base salary
Top firefighter pay$81,112Base salary
Top pay premium+$19,707+32.1% over starting pay
Years to top pay11 yrReported
Assumed annual hours2,912hours not reported
Effective hourly (entry)$21.09/hrBase ÷ assumed hours

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Pay-step plan

Full pay schedule

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StepTime in serviceBase annual
Step 1Start$61,405
Step 21 yr$62,981
Step 32 yr$64,618
Step 43 yr$66,255
Step 54 yr$67,954
Step 65 yr$69,683
Step 76 yr$71,475
Step 87 yr$73,297
Step 98 yr$75,181
Step 109 yr$77,096
Step 1110 yr$79,104
Step 1211 yr$81,112
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Pay plan effective09/20/2025
Civil serviceYes
Department typeMunicipal fire department
ZIP76301

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