Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
Top paying industries
The top 3 paying industries for Fire Engineer in United States are Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $111,746, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $87,203 and Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $85,312.
Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services
Top paying companies in Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services for Fire Engineer are Arup and Jensen Hughes.
Frequently asked questions about Fire Engineer salaries
The average salary for Fire Engineer is $136,892 per year or $66 per hour, with top earners making up to $240,168 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $102,669 (25th percentile) to $184,867 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 152 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Fire Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Fire Engineer is $184,867 per year, $15,406 per month or $89 per hour.
The lowest salary for Fire Engineer is $102,669 per year, $8,556 per month or $49 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Fire Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $69,835 per year (estimate) and goes up to $378,731 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
Recent salaries shared by Fire Engineer
49 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Fire Engineer
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15+ years
$115K/yr
($115K • $0)
Charlotte, NC
submitted on Jan 14, 2025
$115K/yr
$115K • $0
Fire Engineer
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1-3 years
$64K/yr
($64K • $0)
Juneau, AK
submitted on Jul 31, 2024
$64K/yr
$64K • $0
Fire Engineer
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4-6 years
$106K/yr
($106K • $0)
Loveland, CO
submitted on Jul 12, 2024
$106K/yr
$106K • $0
Fire Engineer
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7-9 years
$79K/yr
($79K • $0)
Bakersfield, CA
submitted on Jul 2, 2024
$79K/yr
$79K • $0
Fire Engineer
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7-9 years
$66K/yr
($66K • $0)
Smyrna, GA
submitted on Jun 12, 2024
$66K/yr
$66K • $0
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