Firefighter salary in Northern Territory
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $90,000 — Northern Territory sits $24,305 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Firefighter salary of $65,695 — after $10,482 income tax and $1,314 Medicare levy (2025–26 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Firefighter roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service★ 4.0 | $89,916 | $87,083 – $92,749 |
| Commissioner for Public Employment for the Northern Territory★ 3.7 | $64,713 | $57,920 – $72,227 |
Firefighter pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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Salary figures are market estimates built from third-party data and community submissions — they show what the market pays, not what any individual employer will offer. Take-home figures are 2025–26 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.