How much does a firefighter make in France?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is €3,015 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- €2,228
- Equals
- $40,390
- Compared with the median pay in France
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where France 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 |
| 16. Finland estimate | $48,040 |
| 17. France estimate | $40,390 |
| 18. Italy estimate | $39,260 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $498 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Police officer€36,750
- Correctional officer€32,730
- Security guard€27,340
- Aid worker€30,910
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make a month in France?
The median gross salary is €3,015 a month, €36,180 a year.
How much does a firefighter make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €29,220 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €44,490.
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 France or in United States?
In United States: $62,270 a year against $40,390 in France, 1.5 times more.
Who makes more, a firefighter or a correctional officer?
A firefighter: €36,180 a year against €32,730 for a correctional officer, 1.1 times more.
Source: Eurostat, Structure of Earnings Survey 2022, gross pay by major occupation group. How we calculate