NOC 43101·Public Safety
Firefighter Salary in Canada
Firefighters respond to fires, accidents, and other emergencies.
$88,000
Median Salary
≈ US$64,240 USD
$62,000
Entry Level
$118,000
Senior Level
$42/hr
Hourly Rate
Salary by Province
| Province | Est. Salary (CAD) |
|---|---|
| British ColumbiaBC | $99,000 |
| AlbertaAB | $95,000 |
| OntarioON | $92,000 |
| QuebecQC | $81,000 |
| SaskatchewanSK | $79,000 |
| ManitobaMB | $77,000 |
| Newfoundland and LabradorNL | $77,000 |
| Nova ScotiaNS | $75,000 |
| New BrunswickNB | $73,000 |
| Prince Edward IslandPE | $72,000 |
Education & Requirements
NFPA firefighter certification + EMT training
Salaries in Canadian dollars. NOC 43101. Data based on Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey. Province estimates use regional cost-of-living adjustments. CAD/USD ≈ 0.73.