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london-fire.gov.ukWhat’s the pay at London Fire Brigade?
The average pay at London Fire Brigade is between £34.1k and £53.5k per year.
This table shows how pay rates at London Fire Brigade compare across the different types of jobs they offer.
| Job | London Fire Brigade pay per hour |
|---|---|
| Firefighter | £33.6k-47.0k per year |
Last updated 31 January 2026
What is the Real Living Wage?
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
| Location | Real Living Wage |
|---|---|
| London | £13.85 |
| Rest of the UK | £12.60 |
What is the legal minimum wage?
The minimum wage is the legal minimum you must be paid per hour.
| Age group | Legal minimum wage |
|---|---|
| 21 or older | £12.21 |
| 18-20 | £10.00 |
| Under 18 | £7.55 |
| Apprentices | £7.55 |
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What people are saying about pay at London Fire Brigade
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Best thing
The people, the shouts, the skills you learn and the communities you help
Worst thing
Colleagues, the pay
Firefighter at London Fire Brigade, March 2025
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Best thing
Excitement
Worst thing
Pay
Micro management
Poor organisation
Poor equipment
Slow progress and modernisation
Lack of frontline staff appreciation
Abandonment by senior managementFirefighter at London Fire Brigade, June 2022