FDNY safety inspectors earn a slightly higher starting salary than firefighters. While the minimum starting salary for fire protection inspectors stood at $39,401 in 2009, the starting salary for a firefighter in 2011 stands at $39,370. First-year firefighters earn fringe benefits of $3,704, ...
FDNY Salary and Benefits If you successfully pass the firefighter exam and get hired as a firefighter, the benefits of the job are extremely rewarding. The starting salary for a firefighter is over $43,000, and after only five years, it grows to over $100,000, including overtime and ...