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Firefighter salary in Australia

How much does a Firefighter make in Australia?

Average base salary

$72,964

The average salary for a firefighter is $72,964 per year in Australia. 14 salaries reported, updated at 4 June 2026

Firefighter job openings in Australia

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On-Call Firefighter - MN3 - 45...
NSW Government3.9out of 5 stars.
Newcastle NSW
$38 an hour
Part-time
1 day 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
 
$85,375per year
Royal Australian Air Force
 
$75,000per year
Chameleon Customer Contact
 
$63,513per year
Victorian Government
 
$60,633per year

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. Alice Springs NT
    $81,111 per year

Where can a Firefighter earn more?

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