# FedFireGuide — Fed Firefighter Pay Calculator

> Fed Firefighter Pay Calculator (iPhone/iPad app by Stelmaszek Company Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fedfireguide/id6753960417 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Stelmaszek Company Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844488218)
- Category: Finance, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-10-14
- Data updated: 2025-12-23
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fedfireguide/id6753960417/reviews.md

## What is FedFireGuide?

FedFireGuide is the essential pay calculator for federal firefighters working under the GS pay scale system. Whether you're a shift firefighter, chief, or inspector, quickly calculate your accurate pay breakdown based on official 2025 GS pay scales. Features: • Accurate pay calculations based on 2025 GS pay scales (GS-3 through GS-12) • Support for all 50+ locality pay areas across the US • COLA adjustments for Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Guam, and Northern Mariana Islands • Firefighter-specific hourly rate calculations (2,756 hour annual basis) • Overtime calculations with proper rate caps • Support for 72, 60, and 56-hour work weeks • Per pay period and annual salary breakdowns • Clean, easy-to-read interface designed specifically for firefighters • All calculations performed locally on your device - no data collection • Dark mode optimized with traditional firefighter colors (red and gold) Perfect for:
Shift firefighters working 72-hour weeks
Fire chiefs and inspectors
Anyone considering a federal firefighter career
Current federal employees evaluating promotion opportunities
Privacy: FedFireGuide does not collect, store, or transmit any personal information. All calculations are performed locally on your device. Disclaimer: Pay calculations are based on 2025 GS pay scales and should be verified with official sources. This app is provided for informational purposes only. Powered by Stellar Wealth Management - Tax Professionals for Federal Employees.


## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.2.0 — 2025-12-23

- **Added 2026 GS Pay Scale** - Updated with the official 1% across-the-board increase effective January 2026
- **New Year Selector** - Easily switch between 2025 and 2026 pay scales with a simple dropdown
- **2026 Set as Default** - New users will automatically see 2026 pay calculations
- **Special Rate 001M Updated** - GS-3 and GS-4 special rates updated for 2026
- **Improved Accuracy** - Refined pay calculations to match official federal firefighter pay formulas
- **Bug Fixes** - Fixed FF Base Pay calculation to correctly reflect total annual base compensation

Your selected pay year is saved automatically and syncs across all tabs.

### 1.1.0 — 2025-11-15

NEW: Home Screen Widget - Add your shift schedule to your home screen for quick access to upcoming shifts

IMPROVED: Calendar enhancements including a bold yellow border around today's date for easier navigation

IMPROVED: Your GS grade, step, and locality selections are now automatically saved and restored

### 1.0.1 — 2025-10-16

NEW: Shift Calendar • Brand new visual calendar showing your complete work schedule • Support for all major federal firefighter schedules:
48/96 (2 days on, 4 days off)
24/48 (1 day on, 2 days off)
48/72 (2 days on, 3 days off)
48/48 with Kelly Day
48/48 with 6-Day period • Color-coded work days (red), Kelly days (orange), and off days (gray) • Shift letters (A/B/C) display which shift is working each day • Configurable shift letter display - turn on/off in settings
NEW: Federal Payroll Integration • 2025-2026 federal payroll calendar dates integrated • See pay period end dates, pay dates, and federal holidays on your calendar • Visual badges: H=Holiday, P=Pay Period End, T=Timecard Due, $=Payday NEW: Timecard Reminders • Get notified before timecard certification is due • Smart reminders: alerts on the shift before if you're working, or X days before if off-duty • Fully configurable in calendar settings NEW: Paycheck Estimator • Add overtime shifts to calculate total pay • See breakdown of base pay vs. overtime pay • Easy-to-read paycheck summary based on your calculator settings Improvements: • Fixed text wrapping in GS Grade picker for better readability • Enhanced UI consistency across all screens

### 1.0 — 2025-10-14

No release notes.

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