Fire Inspector and Investigator salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A fire inspector and investigator earns a median of $75,920 a year ($36.50 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $78,670. About 13,800 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $75,920
- Gross pay
- $2,920.00
- Federal income tax
- −$302.78
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$181.04
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$42.34
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $2,393.84
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $75,920
- Federal
- $7,872
- FICA
- $5,808
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $62,240
- Marginal federal rate
- 22.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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- Transit and Railroad Police: $90,230
- Firefighter: $59,280
- Correctional Officer and Jailer: $58,940
BLS occupation: Fire Inspectors and Investigators. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 33-2021). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fire inspector and investigator make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $36.50; the average is $37.82.
What is the salary range for a fire inspector and investigator?
The bottom 10% earn under $46,530 and the top 10% earn over $118,750 a year.
How much is $75,920 after taxes?
About $62,240 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $58,405 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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