Firefighter salary in Western Australia
Updated 21 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $90,000 — Western Australia sits $12,500 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Firefighter salary of $102,500 — after $21,538 income tax and $2,050 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 |
|---|---|---|
| WA Department of Fire and Emergency Services★ 4.3 | $103,000 | $88,000 – $114,000 |
| Airservices Australia★ 2.0 | $82,500 | $75,000 – $90,000 |
| Baronford & Associates★ 3.8 | $60,017 | $57,337 – $62,698 |
| Broadspectrum ★ 3.3 | $58,987 | $55,545 – $69,964 |
Firefighter pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
Northern Territory
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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.