How much does a Firefighter earn in Canada?

The estimated salary for Firefighter in Canada ranges from CAD 78,319 to CAD 86,986 CAD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 435 job listings

Salary Guide

Firefighter Salary in Canada

Based on 435 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$78,319 - $86,986

Median salary

$78,319 - $86,986

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$54K

25th percentile$68K

Median$78K

75th percentile$87K

90th percentile$100K

50% of professionals earn between $67,921 - $86,986 CAD

The median salary is $78,319

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Top cities

Hamilton38 job openings

Milton32 job openings

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Firefighter

435 job openings

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The average salary for a Firefighter in Canada is CAD 78,319 - CAD 86,986 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 82,653 per year, based on 435 active job listings.

The cities with the most Firefighter job opportunities in Canada are Hamilton, Milton, Winnipeg, Maple Ridge, Prince Albert. Hamilton leads with 38 job openings.

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