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Firefighter Salary in Arizona

Take-home pay breakdown using 2025 tax rates โ€” single filer, standard deduction

$60,670
Gross Salary
national median
$49,646
Annual Take-Home
81.8% of gross
$4,137
Monthly Take-Home
after all taxes
$1,909
Bi-Weekly Paycheck
after all taxes

Full Tax Breakdown โ€” Arizona

Based on national median Firefighter salary of $60,670, single filer, 2025 tax year

Gross Annual Salary
$60,670
Deductions
Federal Income Tax
Effective rate: 8.6%
-$5,241
Arizona State Income Tax
Effective rate: 1.9%
-$1,142
Social Security Tax
6.2% up to wage base
-$3,762
Medicare Tax
1.45%
-$880
Total Taxes
18.2% effective rate
-$11,024
Net Take-Home Pay (Annual)
$49,646
Net Take-Home Pay (Monthly)
$4,137
Net Take-Home Pay (Bi-Weekly)
$1,909

Where Your Money Goes

Take-Home Pay$49,646 (81.8%)
Federal Income Tax$5,241 (8.6%)
Arizona State Tax$1,142 (1.9%)
FICA (SS + Medicare)$4,641 (7.6%)

Arizona vs. National Average

National Median Salary
$60,670
Used for calculations on this page
State Income Tax
$1,142/yr
Effective rate: 1.9%
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate on home value
State Sales Tax
5.6%
State rate (local rates may vary)

Flat 2.5% rate as of 2023. Dependent credit $100/child under 17, $25/child 17+.

Frequently Asked Questions โ€” Firefighter in Arizona

How much does a Firefighter take home in Arizona?

On a national median salary of $60,670, a Firefighter in Arizona takes home approximately $49,646/year ($4,137/month) after federal income tax, Arizona state income tax, and FICA taxes. This represents an effective total tax rate of 18.2%.

What is the Arizona state income tax rate for a Firefighter?

On a $60,670 salary, the effective Arizona state income tax rate is 1.9%, resulting in $1,142 in state taxes annually. Arizona's marginal rate for this income level is higher, but credits and deductions reduce the effective rate.

How does Arizona compare to other states for Firefighters?

State tax burden is a key factor in take-home pay comparison. Arizona's 1.9% effective state tax rate places it in the middle range nationally. To compare all states, use the "Salary by State" table above.

What other taxes does a Firefighter pay in Arizona?

In addition to federal and state income taxes, workers pay FICA taxes: Social Security (6.2% on wages up to the $168,600 wage base in 2025) and Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% surcharge on earnings over $200,000). Local income taxes may also apply in some Arizona cities. Arizona's property tax rate is 0.6%, and the state sales tax rate is 5.6%.

Calculations use 2025 federal and state tax rates. Single filer, standard deduction. Does not include local taxes, pre-tax retirement contributions, or employer benefits. Salary data sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) OEWS. Last updated: March 2025. For personalized calculations, use the Paycheck Calculator.