Employees have a number of generous health insurance options to choose from, covering the employee and their family. These options, paired with Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) provide our employees affordable, flexible health coverage. Coverage includes vision and dental insurance.
2026 Salary Range
$59,886-85,552
Plus, excellent opportunities for promotion, longevity pay and education, certification, and incentive pay per conditions of the collective bargaining agreement.
The City of Lancaster also offers a comprehensive benefits package including…
Health
Insurance
Paid
Time Off
Retirement
Savings
Wellness
Program
Ongoing
Training
Student Loan
Forgiveness
Health Insurance
Vacation & Paid Time Off
The City of Lancaster offers employees a generous paid time off package, which includes holidays/bonus days, vacations, and sick time (which increases with longevity.)
Retirement Savings & Life Insurance
Firefighters are offered a pension in accordance with City Code. Additional plans (Supplemental Plan and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan) are available, which offer tax benefits and encourage employees to grow their nest egg. In addition, the City provides $50,000 of life insurance at no cost to the employee.
Wellness Program
Employees can take part in the City’s wellness program which promotes good health, unlocks quarterly wellness perks, and helps employees save money on health insurance premiums.
Professional Development Opportunities
We offer a wide range of paid training opportunities, ensuring our staff the ability to further develop their skill set and stay updated on the latest techniques, ideologies, and technology.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
The City of Lancaster is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer. PSLF is a federal program that discharges (forgives) some student loans after making 120 qualifying payments.
