Firefighter Salary in Australia

Firefighters are responsible for responding to emergencies, such as fires. The average firefighter salary in Australia was $60,000 AUD in 2017. This is a significant increase from 2016, when the average salary was $54,500 AUD.

The average firefighter salary has been steadily increasing over the past decade. In 2008, the average firefighter salary was $48,000 AUD. The highest-paid firefighters earned about $68,000 AUD per year and the lowest-paid earned about $55,000 AUD per year during this time period.

The most recent data shows that some of Australia’s largest cities pay higher than average firefighter salaries. In 2015-2016, firefighters in Sydney made an average of $62,400 AUD per year while those in Melbourne made an average of $61,600 AUD per year. However, Perth firefighters made an average salary of only $54,500 AUD per year during this time period.

Firefighter Salary In Australia

How much does a Firefighter make in Australia?
$75,967
/ Annual
Based on 16 salaries
The average firefighter salary in Australia is $75,967 per year or $38.96 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $59,855 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $100,596 per year.
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$75,967
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$59,855
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$100,596
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Government of South Australia
Senior Project Firefighter
South Australia
Government of South Australia
… $50k – $69k …
$50k – $69k
Government of South Australia
Project Firefighter
South Australia
Government of South Australia
… $50k – $69k …
$50k – $69k
Archived Salaries
NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services
Recruit Firefighter
Alice Springs, Northern Territory
NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services
… $82,910 – $87,162 (including salary $71,333 – $74,991) …
$82,910 – $87,162 (including salary $71,333 – $74,991)
Government of Western Australia
Firefighter
Pialba, Queensland
Government of Western Australia
… f Fire & Emergency Services Firefighter Trainee Firefighter $75,333.88 Position No:Pool Ref 2022 Work Type: Permanent – Full Time …
$75,333.88
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services
Recruit Firefighter, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services
Brisbane, Queensland
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services
… $60209.3 – $60209.3 …
$60209.3 – $60209.3
Government of Western Australia
Firefighter Recruitment Coordinator
Cockburn, South Australia
Government of Western Australia
… ary: Public Sector CSA Agreement 2019, Level 6, $102,966 to $113,590 Position No: 006595 Work Type: Permanent – Full Time Division: Human …
$113,590