ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC TRADES N.E.C.▲ 65% /10yrBUSINESS, RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS N.E.C.▲ 60% /10yrFINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS▲ 55% /10yrASSEMBLERS (VEHICLES AND METAL GOODS)▼ 1% /10yrHIGHER EDUCATION TEACHING PROFESSIONALS▲ 5% /10yrSOFTWARE ENGINEER£55,000▲ 38% /5yrCYBER SECURITY ANALYST£62,000▲ 35% /5yr
emergency-services
Firefighter Salary Across the UK
Compare Firefighter salaries in all 12 UK regions. Mid-career median (Watch Manager) ranges from £41,860 to £60,720.
WINDOW: REGIONS
| Region | Entry | Mid-Career | Peak | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | £38,280 | £60,720 | £92,400 | +32% |
| South East | £30,740 | £48,760 | £74,200 | +6% |
| Scotland | £30,450 | £48,300 | £73,500 | +5% |
| East of England | £29,580 | £46,920 | £71,400 | +2% |
| South West | £28,710 | £45,540 | £69,300 | -1% |
| North West | £28,710 | £45,540 | £69,300 | -1% |
| West Midlands | £28,420 | £45,080 | £68,600 | -2% |
| Northern Ireland | £28,420 | £45,080 | £68,600 | -2% |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £27,550 | £43,700 | £66,500 | -5% |
| Wales | £27,550 | £43,700 | £66,500 | -5% |
| East Midlands | £27,260 | £43,240 | £65,800 | -6% |
| North East | £26,390 | £41,860 | £63,700 | -9% |
Based on ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) via NOMIS. Regional adjustments use ONS regional pay differentials.