How much does a firefighter make in Belgium?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is €6,071 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $82,320
- Compared with the median pay in Belgium
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Belgium ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $91,500 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $91,140 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $82,320 |
| 4. Luxembourg estimate | $71,980 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $498 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Police officer€74,000
- Correctional officer€65,910
- Security guard€55,060
- Aid worker€62,240
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make a month in Belgium?
The median gross salary is €6,071 a month, €72,850 a year.
How much does a firefighter make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €58,850 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €89,600.
Which country pays a firefighter the most?
Germany, with a median of $71,340 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a firefighter make more in Belgium or in United States?
In Belgium: $82,320 a year against $62,270 in United States, 1.3 times more.
Who makes more, a firefighter or a correctional officer?
A firefighter: €72,850 a year against €65,910 for a correctional officer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate