First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers pay range in Cleveland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,960 a year or less, while the top 10% make $117,180 or more. The middle half of first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers in Cleveland earn between $78,000 and $99,220.
- $63K10th
- $78K25th
- $86KMedian
- $99K75th
- $117K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $89,650 | $7,471 | $43.10 |
| Median | $86,250 | $7,188 | $41.47 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $78,000 | $6,500 | $37.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $99,220 | $8,268 | $47.70 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers pay in Cleveland vs. Ohio and the U.S.
First-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers in Cleveland earn 4% more than the Ohio average ($86,040) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($96,930). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $93,530.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | $89,650 | $86,250 | $62,960 | $117,180 | 1,010 |
| 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 Cleveland
On the average salary of $89,650, a single filer in Cleveland takes home about $67,627 a year, or $5,636 a month and $2,601 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Cleveland's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Is Cleveland a good place for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Cleveland area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.9), so the average $89,650 buys what about $95,451 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Cleveland ($50,140). A typical home costs $252,210, or 2.8 years of this average salary before tax.
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary in other Ohio cities
Cleveland ranks 3rd of 10 Ohio metro areas for this job; Columbus pays the most ($97,700).
- Columbus$97,700
- Toledo$92,090
- Cleveland$89,650
- Cincinnati$87,760
- Dayton$84,910
- Akron$82,410
- Mansfield$72,940
- Sandusky$71,660
- Canton$66,250
- Youngstown$61,830
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 Cleveland: questions
How much do first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers make an hour in Cleveland?
$43.10 an hour on average, and $41.46 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers salary in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,960 a year and the 25th percentile is $78,000, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers take-home pay in Cleveland?
About $67,627 a year ($5,636 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $89,650. Includes Cleveland's local income tax (2.5%); 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 Cleveland than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Cleveland, OH (17410). 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 Cleveland's local income tax (2.5%); 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 1.53, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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