How much does a Firefighter earn in Australia?

The estimated salary for Firefighter in Australia ranges from AUD 80,908 to AUD 84,643 AUD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 809 job listings

Salary Guide

Firefighter Salary in Australia

Based on 809 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$80,908 - $84,643

Median salary

$80,908 - $84,643

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$58K

25th percentile$73K

Median$81K

75th percentile$85K

90th percentile$97K

50% of professionals earn between $72,896 - $84,643 AUD

The median salary is $80,908

Top cities

Port Macquarie27 job openings

Newcastle20 job openings

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Firefighter

809 job openings

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The average salary for a Firefighter in Australia is AUD 80,908 - AUD 84,643 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 82,776 per year, based on 809 active job listings.

The cities with the most Firefighter job opportunities in Australia are Port Macquarie, Newcastle, Wollongong, Sydney, Brisbane. Port Macquarie leads with 27 job openings.

Explore 809 Firefighter job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.