Firefighter salary in Australia

The average salary for a Firefighter is $72,076 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 8 August 2026.

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Firefighter salaries typically range between a low of $55,559 and a high of $93,504 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, Brisbane QLD at $101,316 per year and Katherine NT at $100,596 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Firefighter include Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (USD 101,333 per year) and Fire and Rescue NSW (USD 93,083 per year).