M NEXUS INSIGHT
// environment

How much does a Firefighter earn in Victoria?

By Sophia Aguilar

How much does a Firefighter earn in Victoria?

Firefighters are rostered to work throughout the year, including public holidays….Remunerations and entitlements.

Position LevelSalary per week
Recruit Firefighter – during 20 week training course$1,086.44
Firefighter Level 1 – on completion of the recruit course$1,514.76

What is the highest paid Firefighter?

Luckily, firefighter salaries aren’t the same everywhere. You can earn far above $53,240 depending on which state you decide to settle in and work….10 States Where Firefighters Earn the Most Money.

RankState2017 Mean Annual Wage
1New Jersey$75,880
2California$73,860
3New York$70,560
4Washington$70,300

Do firefighters get paid well in Australia?

Find out what the average Firefighter salary is The average firefighter salary in Australia is $74,248 per year or $38.08 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $59,500 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $100,596 per year.

How much does an Australian Firefighter make?

The national average salary for a Firefighter is $81,339 in Australia.

Does firefighting pay well?

Firefighters made a median salary of $50,850 in 2019. The best-paid 25 percent made $69,040 that year, while the lowest-paid 25 percent made $34,470.

How much do Victorian paramedics earn?

As an example, in Victoria, a first-year advanced life support paramedic has a base rate of $57,000 to $72,000, with an average of A$86,646 per year for more seasoned paramedics. Queensland paramedics can expect to earn $86,646 per year, plus overtime and additional payments.

How much do Queensland firefighters earn?

Pay Rates – as of 1st July 2021

ClassificationBase rateWeekend Shift
Recruit Firefighter$1,804.72$386.75
Firefighter$2,146.00$459.89