How much does a Firefighter earn in Canada?

The estimated salary for Firefighter in Canada ranges from CAD 75,536 to CAD 81,714 CAD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 1,343 job listings

Salary Guide

Firefighter Salary in Canada

Based on 1,343 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$75,536 - $81,714

Median salary

$75,536 - $81,714

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$54K

25th percentile$68K

Median$76K

75th percentile$82K

90th percentile$94K

50% of professionals earn between $67,581 - $81,714 CAD

The median salary is $75,536

Top cities

Milton82 job openings

Winnipeg57 job openings

Hamilton51 job openings

Langdon27 job openings

Edmonton24 job openings

Grande Prairie23 job openings

Beaumont22 job openings

Fort Mcmurray21 job openings

Toronto21 job openings

Calgary20 job openings

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Firefighter

1,343 job openings

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The average salary for a Firefighter in Canada is CAD 75,536 - CAD 81,714 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 78,625 per year, based on 1,343 active job listings.

The cities with the most Firefighter job opportunities in Canada are Milton, Winnipeg, Hamilton, Langdon, Edmonton. Milton leads with 82 job openings.

Explore 1,343 Firefighter job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.