Firefighter Salary in Australia
AU$77,256
per year
per week
AU$1,485
per week
per year
Firefighter - Average Salary & Weekly Pay
The average salary for a Firefighter is AU$77,256 per year (AU$1,485 per week), which is AU$7,368 (+11%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
A Career Firefighter can expect an average starting salary of AU$58,682. The highest salaries can exceed AU$116,000.
A Career Firefighter can expect an average starting salary of AU$58,682. The highest salaries can exceed AU$116,000.
AU$58,682
Low
AU$77,256
Average salary
AU$116,000
High
AU$1,128
Low
AU$1,485
Average salary
AU$2,230
High
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Firefighter Salary Range
Among Firefighters, Recruit Firefighters, Auxiliary Firefighters or Retained Firefighters working part-time and on-call tend to have the lowest pay rates, while experienced Qualified Firefighters working full time or Aviation Rescue Fire Fighters enjoy the highest pay rates.
Firefighter - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Aviation Firefighter | AU$92K/year | +19% |
| Recruit Firefighter | AU$55K/year | -29% |
Firefighter - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
An Entry Level Firefighter with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$1,260 per week. A Career Firefighter with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$1,350, while a Senior Firefighter with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$1,600. Fire and Rescue Firefighters with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than AU$1,900 per week.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Firefighter in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +28% |
| Senior | ▲ +8% |
| Average Salary | AU$1,485/week |
| Mid Career | ▼ -9% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -15% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
4%
4%
Male
96%
96%
Firefighter - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Firefighter job advertisements published on Jobted Australia in the last 12 months. Please note the figures on this page are a guideline only.
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