Salary of Firefighter in United Kingdom 2026

How much does a Firefighter earn?

£27,948 / Annual
Based on 325 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £25,800 Average salary: £27,948 Maximum: £32,244

Minimum
£25,800 Average salary
£27,948 Maximum
£32,244

£2,329 / Monthly
Based on 325 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £2,150 Average salary: £2,329 Maximum: £2,687

Minimum
£2,150 Average salary
£2,329 Maximum
£2,687

£78 / Daily
Based on 325 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £72 Average salary: £78 Maximum: £90

Minimum
£72 Average salary
£78 Maximum
£90

£15 / Hourly
Based on 325 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £13 Average salary: £15 Maximum: £17

Minimum
£13 Average salary
£15 Maximum
£17

Salary data updated: October 2026

Salary of Firefighter in United Kingdom

Firefighter

4 days ago

West End, Eastern, United Kingdom Cranfield University Full-time

Organisation: Cranfield UniversityLike the look of this opportunity Make sure to apply fast, as a high volume of...
Firefighter

Found at: Partner job source - 5 days ago

Sumburgh, SCT, United Kingdom Highland & Islands Airports Limited Full-time

Are you a team player looking for a challenging role, undertaking worthwhile work in the heart of the Shetland...
Firefighter

Found at: Sourcestack United Kingdom - 3 weeks ago

GB - ENG - LAN - Warton BAE Systems Full-time £41,109 Contract

Job Title\: FirefighterLocation: Warton, On siteShift Pattern: 3 day shifts (07\:00AM-20\:00PM) on a rota over 8 weeks...

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Position	Average salary / Annual
Security Consultant	£57,972	View listings
Political Researcher	£54,600	View listings
Local Government	£48,948	View listings
Regeneration	£45,540	View listings
Government	£44,988	View listings
Security	£43,764	View listings
Planning	£42,960	View listings
Health and Safety Manager	£42,504	View listings
Public Service	£41,712	View listings
Fire Safety	£39,996	View listings

Salary comparison

FAQ - Firefighter

The average salary for Firefighter is GBP27,948 per year in United Kingdom. Salary estimates are based on 325 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Firefighter in United Kingdom.

The lowest salary of Firefighter per year in United Kingdom is GBP25,800

The highest salary for Firefighter per year in United Kingdom is GBP32,244

Data updated: October 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in United Kingdom. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 325 job postings with salary.