Average salary
R 150 000 - R 280 000
Median salary
R 200 000 - R 230 000
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentileR 128K
25th percentileR 150K
MedianR 200K
75th percentileR 280K
90th percentileR 322K
50% of professionals earn between R 150 000 - R 280 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 200 000
Top cities
Cape Town31 job openings
Related professions
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ZAR 16 500 - 25 000-90%
ZAR 45 000 - 60 000-76%
The average salary for a Firefighter in South Africa is ZAR 150 000 - ZAR 280 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 215 000 per year, based on 72 active job listings.
The cities with the most Firefighter job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Newcastle, Johannesburg. Cape Town leads with 31 job openings.
Explore 72 Firefighter job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.