Wholetime Pay Scales
The table below shows salaries in the Fire Service with effect from 1 July 2023.
| Position | Annual Salary | Basic Rate Per Hour | Overtime Rate* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | |||
| Trainee | £27,178 | £12.41 | £18.62 |
| Development | £28,310 | £12.93 | £19.40 |
| Competent | £36,226 | £16.54 | £24.81 |
| Crew Manager | |||
| Development | £38,501 | £17.58 | £26.37 |
| Competent | £40,161 | £18.34 | £27.51 |
| Watch Manager | |||
| Development | £41,031 | £18.74 | £28.11 |
| Competent A | £42,170 | £19.26 | £28.89 |
| Competent B | £44,911 | £20.51 | £30.77 |
| Station Manager | |||
| Development | £46,712 | £21.33 | £32.00 |
| Competent A | £48,116 | £21.97 | £32.96 |
| Competent B | £51,525 | £23.53 | £35.30 |
| Group Manager | |||
| Development | £53,801 | £24.57 | Not Applicable |
| Competent A | £55,415 | £25.30 | Not Applicable |
| Competent B | £59,642 | £27.23 | Not Applicable |
| Area Manager | |||
| Development | £63,163 | £28.84 | Not Applicable |
| Competent A | £65,056 | £29.71 | Not Applicable |
| Competent B | £69,283 | £31.64 | Not Applicable |
More senior posts attract varying rates of pay.
*O/T = Overtime Rate