How much does a firefighter make in the United Kingdom?
£44,030a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £3,669 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £2,935
- Equals
- $58,940
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
What fire-fighters earn in the United Kingdom
Lowest 10%: £30,520Median: £44,030Highest 10%:
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 |
| 10. United States | $62,270 |
| 11. United Kingdom | $58,940 |
| 12. Ireland estimate | $55,110 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $498 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Police officer£31,380
- Correctional officer£41,290
- Security guard£35,510
- Aid worker£39,210
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £3,669 a month, £44,030 a year.
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 the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $62,270 a year against $58,940 in the United Kingdom, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a firefighter or a police officer?
A firefighter: £44,030 a year against £31,380 for a police officer, 1.4 times more.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), ASHE 2025, full-time employees. How we calculate