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Firefighter salary in South Africa

How much does a Firefighter make in South Africa?

Average base salary

R 15 194

The average salary for a firefighter is R 15 194 per month in South Africa. 7 salaries reported, updated at 1 February 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 264 000per year
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CHRIS HANI BARAGWANATH HOSPITA...
 
R 187 200per year
Transnet
 
R 158 400per year
AFGRI
 
R 138 000per year

Highest paying cities near South Africa for Firefighters

  1. Johannesburg, Gauteng
    R 19 470 per month
  2. Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
    R 15 471 per month
  3. Standerton, Mpumalanga
    R 14 700 per month
  4. Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
    R 14 651 per month
  5. Cape Town, Western Cape
    R 12 120 per month

Where can a Firefighter earn more?

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