About Firefighter Pay
Demystifying pay, pensions, and overtime for the UK's fire service professionals.
Firefighter Pay was built to solve a simple but frustrating problem: pay scales and pension schemes are confusing. Between the 2015 remedy (McCloud), shifting overtime rates (1.5x vs 1.33x), and complex payslips, many firefighters struggle to know exactly what they should be earning.
We believe that public sector workers deserve 100% clarity on their remuneration. Our mission is to provide accurate, easy-to-use tools that empower you to:
- Check your payslip for accuracy and spot underpayments immediately.
- Forecast your overtime earnings before you even work the shift.
- Understand your pension contributions and future value.
How Our Calculators Work
Our tools are built on the latest official data from the National Joint Council (NJC) for Local Authority Fire and Rescue Services and the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) published circulars.
We update our datasets within 48 hours of any new pay award announcement.
Data Sources
- • NJC Pay Circulars (Annual Updates)
- • HMRC Tax & National Insurance Thresholds (Updated for 2024/25)
- • FPS 2015 Contribution Rates (Home Office Guidelines)
Editorial Standards
While we strive for perfection, we are an independent educational resource and not a financial advisor. We do not offer financial advice. All estimates should be verified with your Service's payroll department.
For more details on how we maintain accuracy, please read our Editorial Policy.