First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers Salary in Indiana

First-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers in Indiana earn the most in Indianapolis (average $95,180 a year) and the least in South Bend ($75,610), across the 4 Indiana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers average at $88,300 and the median at $88,310 for 1,290 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $96,930.

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers average salary by city in Indiana

Indianapolis$95,180
Fort Wayne$92,110
Elkhart$79,260
South Bend$75,610

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Indianapolis	$95,180	$98,890	$77,080	$71,061	96
Fort Wayne	$92,110	$92,310	$85,880	$69,447	93
Elkhart	$79,260	$74,290	$72,620	$60,676	90
South Bend	$75,610	$73,600	$65,730	$58,478	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary in other states

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary by city and state

More about pay in Indiana

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-1021.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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