How much does a Firefighter earn in South Africa?

The estimated salary for Firefighter in South Africa ranges from ZAR 198 000 to ZAR 351 000 ZAR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 70 job listings

How much does a Firefighter earn in South Africa?

The average salary for a Firefighter in South Africa is ZAR 238 000 - ZAR 314 500 per year.

Salary Guide

Firefighter Salary in South Africa

Based on 70 job listings - 2026

Average salary

R 198 000 - R 351 000

Median salary

R 238 000 - R 314 500

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 150K

25th percentileR 198K

MedianR 278K

75th percentileR 351K

90th percentileR 451K

50% of professionals earn between R 198 000 - R 351 000 ZAR

The median salary is R 278 000

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Top cities

Cape Town38 job openings

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Firefighter

70 job openings

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The average salary for a Firefighter in South Africa is ZAR 198 000 - ZAR 351 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 276 250 per year, based on 70 active job listings.

The cities with the most Firefighter job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Newcastle. Cape Town leads with 38 job openings.

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