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Firefighter salary in Australia

How much does a Firefighter make in Australia?

Average base salary

$71,420

The average salary for a firefighter is $71,420 per year in Australia. 17 salaries reported, updated at 12 July 2026

Firefighter job openings in Australia

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On-Call Firefighter - MN2 - 45...
NSW Government3.9out of 5 stars.
Gosford NSW
$38 an hour
Part-time
23 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Firefighter in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Queensland Fire and Emergency ...
 
$101,333per year
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Fire and Rescue NSW
 
$89,000per 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. Brisbane QLD
    $101,316 per year
  2. Katherine NT
    $100,596 per year
  3. Jabiru NT
    $100,596 per year
  4. Newcastle NSW
    $91,187 per year
  5. Sydney NSW
    $86,627 per year

Where can a Firefighter earn more?

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