First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers Salary
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers in Springfield, IL make a median of $115,820 a year, or about $55.68 an hour. The range runs from $70K at the entry level to $150K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 92.75), which stretches that salary to about $124,873 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,203/month, or 16.4% of estimated take-home pay.
Where the paycheck goes
What $116K actually covers in Springfield, month by month
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Springfield’s Regional Price Parity (92.75). 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 Springfield
Springfield sits well above the national pay line for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers, local pay runs about 24% higher than the U.S. median of $94K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,203/month, 17.2% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 92.75 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 7% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Combined with manageable housing costs, Springfield offers a genuinely strong financial position for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers in metros near Springfield, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $126K | $122K |
| Kansas City | $91K | $98K |
| St. Louis | $93K | $98K |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $99K | $103K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Springfield, IL
Entry-level first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers (10th percentile) start around $70K. Mid-career wages sit at $116K. Top earners bring in $150K or more, a $80K 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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BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Quick answers
The stuff people actually ask about this job
Can a first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention worker afford a 2BR apartment alone in Springfield?
Yes — at the median salary of $116K, rent takes 17.2% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,203/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 Springfield?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers typically earn — is $70K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,521/month. At HUD’s $1,203/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 Springfield?
Local pay is 24% above the national median — $116K here vs. $94K nationally.
How does Springfield compare to the national average for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers?
Springfield pays $116K median vs. the U.S. average of $94K — that’s +24%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 92.75), the purchasing-power equivalent is $125K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers make in Springfield, IL?
The median is $115,820 a year, that works out to about $56 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $70,140, and experienced first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers can clear $149,930. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $116K enough to live in Springfield?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $7,011/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,203/month, which eats 17.2% 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 Springfield?
Springfield has a Regional Price Parity of 92.75 (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 $124,873 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.