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

First-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers in Virginia earn the most in Richmond (average $101,930 a year) and the least in Roanoke ($62,970), across the 5 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers average at $93,750 and the median at $97,780 for 3,300 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $96,930.

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

Richmond$101,930
Virginia Beach$88,700
Charlottesville$76,430
Harrisonburg$68,750
Roanoke$62,970

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Richmond	$101,930	$100,210	$85,330	$75,491	98
Virginia Beach	$88,700	$87,530	$75,480	$66,944	98
Charlottesville	$76,430	$69,680	$67,190	$59,018	99
Harrisonburg	$68,750	$63,550	$58,450	$54,057	95
Roanoke	$62,970	$58,300	$48,420	$49,970	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Virginia

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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