Emergency Services Salary Guide Australia 2026
Based on 29 job listings • trending_up Up 4% this month
Emergency Services salaries sit 25% above the market median of A$80,960 per year across Australia. The middle 50% of earners fall between A$73,726 and A$109,716 per year, a 36% spread around the median.
Salaries vary notably across Australia, with Sydney leading at A$109,716 per year while Melbourne sits at A$75,822. Ventia, NSW Rural Fire Service and Queensland Fire Department are among the top hirers for Emergency Services, offering 18 roles combined.
See how Emergency Services compares to other industries on the industry comparison page.
Salary Distribution
See how Emergency Services salaries are distributed across different pay bands in Australia.
Salaries by City
Compare Emergency Services salaries across major cities in Australia.
Employment Types
Breakdown of Emergency Services positions by employment type.
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Top Employers
Companies hiring the most Emergency Services professionals.
About this data
- Based on 29 listings with advertised salaries.
- Salaries normalised to annual equivalents.
- Median represents the 50th percentile of advertised pay.
- Data refreshed daily from active job listings.