First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers Salary
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers in Rockford, IL make a median of $98,260 a year, or about $47.24 an hour. The range runs from $75K at the entry level to $133K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 92.15), which stretches that salary to about $106,630 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,175/month, or 18.9% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $98K get you in Rockford?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Rockford’s Regional Price Parity (92.15). 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 Rockford
First-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers pay in Rockford tracks closely to the national median, $98K locally vs. $94K nationwide, a 5% difference. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,175/month, 19.4% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 92.15 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 8% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers in metros near Rockford, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $126K | $122K |
| Peoria | $101K | $111K |
| Champaign-Urbana | $94K | $102K |
| 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, Rockford, IL
Entry-level first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers (10th percentile) start around $75K. Mid-career wages sit at $98K. Top earners bring in $133K or more, a $58K 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 Rockford?
Yes — at the median salary of $98K, rent takes 19.4% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,175/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 Rockford?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers typically earn — is $75K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,477/month. At HUD’s $1,175/month FMR, rent would take 26% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention worker a high-paying job in Rockford?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $98K locally vs. $94K nationally, a 5% difference.
How does Rockford compare to the national average for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers?
Rockford pays $98K median vs. the U.S. average of $94K — that’s +5%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 92.15), the purchasing-power equivalent is $107K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers make in Rockford, IL?
The median is $98,260 a year, that works out to about $47 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $74,610, and experienced first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers can clear $132,770. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $98K enough to live in Rockford?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,054/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,175/month, which eats 19.4% 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 Rockford?
Rockford has a Regional Price Parity of 92.15 (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 $106,630 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.