Firefighter salary in Australia

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 (USD 93,000 per year) and Royal Australian Air Force (USD 75,000 per year).