How much does a Firefighter earn in United Kingdom?

The estimated salary for Firefighter in United Kingdom ranges from GBP 30,493 to GBP 32,463 GBP per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 17,472 job listings

Salary Guide

Firefighter Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 17,472 job listings - 2026

Average salary

£30,493 - £32,463

Median salary

£30,493 - £32,463

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£23k

25th percentile£29k

Median£30k

75th percentile£32k

90th percentile£37k

50% of professionals earn between £28,650 - £32,463 GBP

The median salary is £30,493

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Firefighter

17,472 job openings

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The average salary for a Firefighter in United Kingdom is GBP 30,493 - GBP 32,463 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 31,478 per year, based on 17,472 active job listings.

The cities with the most Firefighter job opportunities in United Kingdom are Cambridge, Billington, Blackmore, Blakelands, Bury. Cambridge leads with 10 job openings.

Explore 17,472 Firefighter job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.