First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers Salary
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers in Decatur, IL make a median of $81,470 a year, or about $39.17 an hour. The range runs from $65K at the entry level to $92K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 88.42), which stretches that salary to about $92,140 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,063/month, or 20.6% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $81K get you in Decatur?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Decatur’s Regional Price Parity (88.42). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Decatur
Pay for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers in Decatur runs about 13% below the U.S. median of $94K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,063/month, 20.7% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 88.42 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 12% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Lower pay, lower costs, Decatur can be a reasonable trade-off for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workerss who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers in metros near Decatur, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $126K | $122K |
| Champaign-Urbana | $94K | $102K |
| Peoria | $101K | $111K |
| Springfield | $116K | $125K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Decatur, IL
Entry-level first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers (10th percentile) start around $65K. Mid-career wages sit at $81K. Top earners bring in $92K or more, a $26K spread from bottom to top.
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $133K | +42% | 2,210 |
| New York | $133K | +42% | 4,100 |
| Washington | $129K | +38% | 3,350 |
| California | $128K | +36% | 8,170 |
| District of Columbia | $127K | +35% | 380 |
| Illinois | $124K | +32% | 3,240 |
| Maryland | $121K | +29% | 2,380 |
| Colorado | $103K | +10% | 1,900 |
| Pennsylvania | $101K | +8% | 1,340 |
| Utah | $100K | +7% | 770 |
| Oregon | $100K | +7% | 1,160 |
| Florida | $99K | +5% | 9,540 |
| Connecticut | $99K | +5% | 1,310 |
| Virginia | $98K | +5% | 3,300 |
| Massachusetts | $97K | +3% | 3,370 |
| Arizona | $96K | +3% | 2,670 |
| Nevada | $94K | +0% | 1,080 |
| New Hampshire | $94K | +0% | 450 |
| Alaska | $93K | -1% | 310 |
| Idaho | $93K | -1% | 520 |
| Indiana | $88K | -6% | 1,290 |
| Oklahoma | $85K | -9% | 2,000 |
| Rhode Island | $85K | -9% | 770 |
| Ohio | $84K | -10% | 3,960 |
| Wisconsin | $83K | -11% | 1,330 |
| Vermont | $83K | -11% | 90 |
| North Dakota | $83K | -11% | 130 |
| Montana | $83K | -11% | 320 |
| Texas | $82K | -13% | 8,660 |
| Nebraska | $81K | -14% | 370 |
| Wyoming | $80K | -14% | 150 |
| Kansas | $79K | -16% | 1,450 |
| Minnesota | $79K | -16% | 1,120 |
| Tennessee | $78K | -17% | 2,210 |
| Michigan | $78K | -17% | 1,830 |
| Iowa | $76K | -19% | 600 |
| Missouri | $76K | -19% | 1,950 |
| Maine | $75K | -20% | 410 |
| Delaware | $75K | -20% | N/A |
| Alabama | $73K | -22% | 1,440 |
| South Dakota | $72K | -23% | 120 |
| Georgia | $67K | -28% | 3,730 |
| South Carolina | $65K | -30% | 1,450 |
| Arkansas | $62K | -34% | 920 |
| Kentucky | $61K | -35% | 1,250 |
| Louisiana | $60K | -36% | 1,810 |
| North Carolina | $60K | -36% | 5,050 |
| New Mexico | $58K | -38% | 820 |
| West Virginia | $55K | -41% | 180 |
| Mississippi | $48K | -48% | 1,550 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention worker afford a 2BR apartment alone in Decatur?
Yes — at the median salary of $81K, rent takes 20.7% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,063/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers in Decatur?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers typically earn — is $65K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,920/month. At HUD’s $1,063/month FMR, rent would take 27% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention worker a high-paying job in Decatur?
Local pay runs 13% below the national median — $81K here vs. $94K nationally. Cost of living is 12% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Decatur compare to the national average for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers?
Decatur pays $81K median vs. the U.S. average of $94K — that’s -13%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 88.42), the purchasing-power equivalent is $92K — below the national median.
How much do first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers make in Decatur, IL?
The median is $81,470 a year, that works out to about $39 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $65,330, and experienced first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers can clear $91,620. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $81K enough to live in Decatur?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,139/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,063/month, which eats 20.7% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers salary go in Decatur?
Decatur has a Regional Price Parity of 88.42 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers salary is worth about $92,140 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.