How much does a Firefighter earn in United Kingdom?

The estimated salary for Firefighter in United Kingdom ranges from GBP 35,477 to GBP 41,235 GBP per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 461 job listings

Salary Guide

Firefighter Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 461 job listings - 2026

Average salary

£35,477 - £41,235

Median salary

£35,477 - £41,235

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£25k

25th percentile£31k

Median£35k

75th percentile£41k

90th percentile£47k

50% of professionals earn between £30,706 - £41,235 GBP

The median salary is £35,477

Top cities

Darlington78 job openings

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Firefighter

461 job openings

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The average salary for a Firefighter in United Kingdom is GBP 35,477 - GBP 41,235 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 38,356 per year, based on 461 active job listings.

The cities with the most Firefighter job opportunities in United Kingdom are Darlington, Wallingford, Hook, Lincoln, Andover. Darlington leads with 78 job openings.

Explore 461 Firefighter job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.