How much does a Firefighter earn in United Kingdom?

The estimated salary for Firefighter in United Kingdom ranges from GBP 40,000 to GBP 90,000 GBP per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 456 job listings

Salary Guide

Firefighter Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 456 job listings - 2026

Average salary

£40,000 - £90,000

Median salary

£40,000 - £90,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£25k

25th percentile£31k

Median£40k

75th percentile£90k

90th percentile£104k

50% of professionals earn between £30,954 - £90,000 GBP

The median salary is £40,000

Top cities

Darlington78 job openings

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Firefighter

456 job openings

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The average salary for a Firefighter in United Kingdom is GBP 40,000 - GBP 90,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 65,000 per year, based on 456 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 456 Firefighter job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.