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Firefighter salary in South Africa

How much does a Firefighter make in South Africa?

Average base salary

R 13 288

The average salary for a firefighter is R 13 288 per month in South Africa. 3 salaries reported, updated at 12 August 2026

Highest paying companies for Firefighter in South Africa

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
City of Cape Town
 
R 336 000per year
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Fidelity Services Group
 
R 201 218per year
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Transnet
 
R 158 400per year
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AFGRI
 
R 138 000per year
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Highest paying cities near South Africa for Firefighters

  1. Germiston, Gauteng
    R 16 397 per month
  2. Johannesburg, Gauteng
    R 16 321 per month
  3. Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
    R 15 471 per month
  4. Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
    R 14 651 per month
  5. Cape Town, Western Cape
    R 13 277 per month

Where can a Firefighter earn more?

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Firefighter

The average salary for a Firefighter is R 13 288 per month in South Africa. This figure is based on 3 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 12 August 2026.

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Firefighter salaries typically range between a low of R 9 272 and a high of R 19 044 per month, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Firefighter include Germiston, Gauteng at R 16 397 per month, Johannesburg, Gauteng at R 16 321 per month and Durban, KwaZulu-Natal at R 15 471 per month.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Firefighter include City of Cape Town ($336 000 per year) and Fidelity Services Group ($201 218 per year).