How much does a Firefighter earn in New Zealand?

The estimated salary for Firefighter in New Zealand ranges from NZD 49,000 to NZD 86,500 NZD per year, depending on experience and location.

The average salary for a Firefighter in New Zealand is NZD 59,000 - NZD 77,750 per year.

Firefighter Salary in New Zealand

Salary estimate - 2026

Average salary

$49,000 - $86,500

Median salary

$59,000 - $77,750

Lower rangeUpper range

10th percentile$37K

25th percentile$49K

Median$69K

75th percentile$87K

90th percentile$111K

50% of professionals earn between $49,000 - $86,500 NZD

The median salary is $69,000

NZD 48,500 - 81,500-4%

NZD 80,000 - 81,206+19%

NZD 62,600 - 90,000+13%

NZD 69,300 - 99,700+25%

NZD 91,400 - 131,600+65%

NZD 49,000 - 87,0000%

NZD 49,000 - 88,500+1%

NZD 55,800 - 80,3000%

NZD 77,100 - 80,840+17%

NZD 155,048 - 207,572+168%

Firefighter

Firefighter - New Zealand 2026: NZD 49,000 - NZD 86,500. NZD 68,375 (median).