Salary of Firefighter in United Kingdom


£27,948 / Annual
Based on 325 job listings
The average Firefighter salary in United Kingdom is £27,948 per year or £15 per hour. Entry level positions start at an income of £25,800 per year, while more experienced professionals earn up to £32,244 per year.

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

Salary data updated: February 2026

Jobs like Firefighter in United Kingdom

  • Firefighter

    Found in: Fantastic LinkedIn - 7 days ago


    Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom AGS Airports Full time

    Glasgow Airport Fire and Rescue Service is seeking dedicated, motivated, and safety driven individuals to join our team...

  • Firefighter

    3 weeks ago


    Kensington and Chelsea, United Kingdom Fire Evacuation Services Ltd Full time

    Fire & Evacuation Services provide Defend in Place Firefighters, Evacuation Management, Fire Marshal/Wardens and Waking...

  • Firefighter

    2 weeks ago


    Darlington, United Kingdom Teesside International Airport Full time

    _Teesside International Airport is a regional airport seeking to develop global connectivity, along with domestic and...

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: February 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.