Fire Fighting Award Pay Rates 2025–26
Rates effective 6 February 2026 · MA000111
Current hourly pay rates under the Fire Fighting Award, effective from 6 February 2026. Casual rates include the 25% casual loading.
Public Sector
| Classification | FT/PT Hourly | Casual Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Recruit | $25.25/hr | $31.56/hr |
| Firefighter Level 1 | $36.28/hr | $45.35/hr |
| Firefighter Level 2 | $36.77/hr | $45.96/hr |
| Firefighter Level 3 | $37.37/hr | $46.71/hr |
| Qualified Firefighter | $40.40/hr | $50.50/hr |
| Leading Firefighter | $46.22/hr | $57.78/hr |
| Station Officer | $50.11/hr | $62.64/hr |
| Senior Station Officer | $53.98/hr | $67.47/hr |
| Fire Service Communications Controller | $53.98/hr | $67.47/hr |
Private Sector
| Classification | FT/PT Hourly | Casual Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Recruit - private sector | $25.25/hr | $31.56/hr |
| Firefighter Level 1 | $25.25/hr | $31.56/hr |
| Firefighter Level 2 | $25.59/hr | $31.99/hr |
| Firefighter Level 3 | $26.01/hr | $32.51/hr |
| Qualified Firefighter | $28.12/hr | $35.15/hr |
| Leading Firefighter | $32.17/hr | $40.21/hr |
| Station Officer | $34.87/hr | $43.59/hr |
| Senior Station Officer | $37.57/hr | $46.96/hr |
Rates sourced from the Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000111, effective 6 February 2026.
See also: Penalty rates | Casual employees | Classifications
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