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Firefighter salary in Australia

How much does a Firefighter make in Australia?

Average base salary

$68,704

The average salary for a firefighter is $68,704 per year in Australia. 28 salaries reported, updated at 25 August 2026

Firefighter job openings in Australia

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On-Call Firefighter - RN1 - 27...
NSW Government3.9out of 5 stars.
Port Macquarie NSW
$38 an hour
Part-time
17 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Firefighter in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Fire and Rescue NSW
 
$93,000per year
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Royal Australian Air Force
 
$75,000per year
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Victorian Government
 
$60,633per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Firefighters

  1. Sydney NSW
    $101,476 per year
  2. Katherine NT
    $100,596 per year
  3. Jabiru NT
    $100,596 per year
  4. Newcastle NSW
    $91,187 per year
  5. Alice Springs NT
    $79,961 per year

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The average salary for a Firefighter is $68,704 per year in Australia. This figure is based on 28 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 25 August 2026.

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Firefighter salaries typically range between a low of $55,441 and a high of $85,140 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Firefighter include Sydney NSW at $101,476 per year, Katherine NT at $100,596 per year and Jabiru NT at $100,596 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Firefighter include Fire and Rescue NSW ($93,000 per year) and Royal Australian Air Force ($75,000 per year).