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Firefighter salary in Australia

How much does a Firefighter make in Australia?

Average base salary

$89,193

The average salary for a firefighter is $89,193 per year in Australia. 6 salaries reported, updated at 27 February 2026

Firefighter job openings in Australia

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On Call Firefighter - RN1 - 34...
NSW Government3.9out of 5 stars.
Port Macquarie NSW
$35.85 an hour
Part-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Firefighter in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Airservices Australia
 
$122,167per year
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Queensland Fire and Emergency ...
 
$101,333per year
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Fire and Rescue NSW
 
$86,143per year
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Royal Australian Air Force
 
$75,000per year
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Chameleon Customer Contact
 
$63,513per year
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Victorian Government
 
$60,633per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Firefighters

  1. Perth WA
    $118,895 per year
  2. Brisbane QLD
    $101,316 per year
  3. Katherine NT
    $100,596 per year
  4. Jabiru NT
    $100,596 per year
  5. Newcastle NSW
    $91,187 per year

Where can a Firefighter earn more?

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