Control Staff Pay Scales
The table below shows salaries in the Fire Service with effect from 1 July 2025.
| POSITION | ANNUAL SALARY | BASIC RATE/HR | OVERTIME RATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | |||
| Trainee | £28,865 | £13.18 | £19.77 |
| Development | £28,865 | £13.18 | £19.77 |
| Competent | £36,937 | £16.87 | £25.31 |
| Crew Manager | |||
| Development | £39,256 | £17.93 | £26.90 |
| Competent | £40,949 | £18.70 | £28.05 |
| Watch Manager | |||
| Development | £41,836 | £19.10 | £28.65 |
| Competent A | £42,997 | £19.63 | £29.45 |
| Competent B | £45,792 | £20.91 | £31.37 |
| Station Manager | |||
| Development | £47,628 | £21.75 | £32.63 |
| Competent A | £49,060 | £22.40 | £33.60 |
| Competent B | £52,536 | £23.99 | £35.99 |
| Group Manager | |||
| Development | £54,856 | £25.05 | Not Applicable |
| Competent A | £56,502 | £25.80 | Not Applicable |
| Competent B | £60,812 | £27.77 | Not Applicable |