Salary of Firefighter in Canada 2026

How much does a Firefighter earn?

$61,428 / Annual
Based on 136 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $46,800 Average salary: $61,428 Maximum: $79,188

Minimum
$46,800 Average salary
$61,428 Maximum
$79,188

$5,119 / Monthly
Based on 136 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $3,900 Average salary: $5,119 Maximum: $6,599

Minimum
$3,900 Average salary
$5,119 Maximum
$6,599

$171 / Daily
Based on 136 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $130 Average salary: $171 Maximum: $220

Minimum
$130 Average salary
$171 Maximum
$220

$32 / Hourly
Based on 136 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $24 Average salary: $32 Maximum: $41

Minimum
$24 Average salary
$32 Maximum
$41

Salary data updated: September 2026

Salary of Firefighter in Canada

Firefighter

24 hours ago

, Canada Geosam Capital Full-time

For its Fire Safety Service, the City of Laval is looking for a: Firefighter STATUS: Permanent JOB NUMBER: 4235...
Firefighter

Found at: Fantastic ATS - 1 week ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada International SOS Full-time

At International SOS, we are in the business of protecting and saving lives. For 40 years, we have delivered customised...
Firefighter

Found at: Fantastic ATS - 2 weeks ago

Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada International SOS Full-time

At International SOS, we are in the business of protecting and saving lives. For 40 years, we have delivered customised...

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Position	Average salary / Annual
Local Government	$112,764	View listings
Transportation Security Officer	$90,000	View listings
Health and Safety Manager	$84,720	View listings
Security Consultant	$83,004	View listings
Zoning	$76,620	View listings
Planning	$75,324	View listings
Fire Safety	$72,456	View listings
Health and Safety Advisor	$69,768	View listings
Electoral Services	$69,420	View listings
Occupational Health Advisor	$66,996	View listings

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FAQ - Firefighter

The average salary for Firefighter is CAD61,428 per year in Canada. Salary estimates are based on 136 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Firefighter in Canada.

The lowest salary of Firefighter per year in Canada is CAD46,800

The highest salary for Firefighter per year in Canada is CAD79,188

Data updated: September 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in Canada. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 136 job postings with salary.