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Firefighter: Average Salary in South Africa, 2026

Find out what the average Firefighter salary is

Salary rate
How much does a Firefighter make in South Africa?
R 1 230 408/ Annual
Based on 12 salaries
The average Firefighter in South Africa is R 1 230 408 per year or R 631 per hour. Entry-level positions start at R 315 015 per year, while most experienced workers make up to R 2 050 704 per year.
MedianR 1 230 408
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LowR 315 015
HighR 2 050 704
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