Average salary
$55,000 - $100,000
Median salary
$75,000 - $86,250
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$47K
25th percentile$55K
Median$75K
75th percentile$100K
90th percentile$115K
50% of professionals earn between $55,000 - $100,000 AUD
The median salary is $75,000
Top cities
Rockhampton Regional27 job openings
Sydney26 job openings
Townsville City23 job openings
Port Macquarie23 job openings
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AUD 55,000 - 99,5000%
AUD 79,000 - 80,001+3%
AUD 75,000 - 88,750+6%
AUD 60,000 - 95,0000%
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The average salary for a Firefighter in Australia is AUD 55,000 - AUD 100,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 80,625 per year, based on 510 active job listings.
The cities with the most Firefighter job opportunities in Australia are Rockhampton Regional, Sydney, Townsville City, Port Macquarie, Mackay Regional. Rockhampton Regional leads with 27 job openings.
Explore 510 Firefighter job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.