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Firefighter salary in Australia

How much does a Firefighter make in Australia?

Average base salary

$65,221

The average salary for a firefighter is $65,221 per year in Australia. 24 salaries reported, updated at 25 August 2026

Firefighter job openings in Australia

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On Call Firefighter - MW3 - 08...
NSW Government3.9out of 5 stars.
Sydney NSW
$38 an hour
Part-time
2 days 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
 
$90,429per 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. Katherine NT
    $100,596 per year
  2. Newcastle NSW
    $91,187 per year
  3. Sydney NSW
    $90,328 per year
  4. Alice Springs NT
    $82,368 per year
  5. Canberra ACT
    $74,423 per year

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Firefighter

The average salary for a Firefighter is $65,221 per year in Australia. This figure is based on 24 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 $63,050 and a high of $67,466 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Firefighter include Katherine NT at $100,596 per year, Newcastle NSW at $91,187 per year and Sydney NSW at $90,328 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Firefighter include Fire and Rescue NSW ($90,429 per year) and Royal Australian Air Force ($75,000 per year).