First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers pay range in Cincinnati
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,790 a year or less, while the top 10% make $123,630 or more. The middle half of first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers in Cincinnati earn between $73,740 and $100,880.
- $61K10th
- $74K25th
- $87KMedian
- $101K75th
- $124K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $87,760 | $7,313 | $42.19 |
| Median | $86,770 | $7,231 | $41.72 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $73,740 | $6,145 | $35.45 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $100,880 | $8,407 | $48.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers pay in Cincinnati vs. Ohio and the U.S.
First-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers in Cincinnati earn about the same as the Ohio average ($86,040) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($96,930). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $93,530.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | $87,760 | $86,770 | $60,790 | $123,630 | 820 |
| Ohio | $86,040 | $84,490 | $55,340 | $123,630 | 3,960 |
| United States | $96,930 | $93,530 | $53,430 | $140,010 | 99,140 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary after taxes in Cincinnati
On the average salary of $87,760, a single filer in Cincinnati takes home about $67,011 a year, or $5,584 a month and $2,577 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $67,966 | $5,664 |
| Working in KY | $67,615 | $5,635 |
| Working in OH | $67,011 | $5,584 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Is Cincinnati a good place for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Cincinnati area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.4), so the average $87,760 buys what about $92,021 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Cincinnati ($50,170). A typical home costs $311,270, or 3.5 years of this average salary before tax.
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary in other Ohio cities
Cincinnati ranks 4th of 10 Ohio metro areas for this job; Columbus pays the most ($97,700).
All First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salaries in Ohio
Highest-paying cities for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers
Bakersfield, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($390,450).
- Bakersfield, CA$390,450
- San Jose, CA$173,940
- Los Angeles, CA$172,750
- San Francisco, CA$158,360
- Riverside, CA$144,080
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary by city
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First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary in Cincinnati: questions
How much do first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers make an hour in Cincinnati?
$42.19 an hour on average, and $41.72 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers salary in Cincinnati?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,790 a year and the 25th percentile is $73,740, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers take-home pay in Cincinnati?
About $67,011 a year ($5,584 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $87,760. Includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Do first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers earn more in Cincinnati than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% less than the U.S. average for this job ($96,930).
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; area Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN (17140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.17, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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