Firefighter Salary After Tax (UK, 2026/27)
The median UK firefighter salary is £44,033 a year (ONS, 2025 provisional) — that's £35,223 after tax for 2026/27, about £2,935 a month.
Firefighter take-home pay
Where the £44,033 median goes
Breakdown of £44,033 gross: Take-home pay £35,223, 80%; Income Tax £6,293, 14.3%; National Insurance £2,517, 5.7%.
- Take-home pay£35,223 · 80%
- Income Tax£6,293 · 14.3%
- National Insurance£2,517 · 5.7%
Full breakdown
| Gross salary (ONS median) | £44,033 |
| Taxable income | £44,033 |
| Personal allowance used | £12,570 |
| Income Tax | £6,293 |
| National Insurance | £2,517 |
| Total deductions | £8,810 |
| Take-home pay | £35,223 |
Median pay from ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), 2025 provisional results (published 2025-10-23), full-time UK employee jobs. Take-home figures are this calculator's own estimate for 2026/27, assuming a standard tax code, no pension contribution and no student loan.
Tax on the £44,033 firefighter median, band by band
Total tax on a £44,033 salary is £8,810 for 2026/27 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland — £6,293 of Income Tax plus £2,517 of National Insurance. That's an effective rate of 20%.
| Band | Income in band | Rate | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Allowance | £0 – £12,570 | 0% | £0.00 |
| Basic rate | £12,570 – £44,033 | 20% | £6,292.60 |
National Insurance on £44,033
| Band | Earnings in band | Rate | NI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the primary threshold | £12,570 | 0% | £0.00 |
| Main rate | £31,463 | 8% | £2,517.04 |
Live in Scotland, have a pension or student loan? Use the full calculator to model your own figures — Scottish Income Tax bands differ from the rest of the UK.
How the firefighter salary compares
ONS classes this occupation as Fire service officers (watch manager and below) (SOC code 3313), covering around 45,000 full-time firefighter jobs in the UK. Its £44,033 median is above the UK-wide median full-time salary of £39,039 by £4,994 (12.8%).
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Firefighter salary: frequently asked questions
What is the average firefighter salary in the UK?
The median gross annual pay for a full-time firefighter (ONS occupation code 3313, "Fire service officers (watch manager and below)") is £44,033, based on ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025 provisional results.
How much does a firefighter take home after tax?
On the median firefighter salary of £44,033, take-home pay is £35,223 a year (£2,935 a month) for 2026/27 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, after £6,293 of Income Tax and £2,517 of National Insurance.
Is a firefighter salary above the UK average?
Yes. The median firefighter salary of £44,033 is £4,994 (12.8%) above the UK-wide median full-time salary of £39,039.