London Fire Brigade firefighter pay checker
Compare your basic pay, overtime and deductions against the current national rates. Enter local payments exactly as they appear on your payslip.
Check your pay
Select your service and role, then copy the lines from your payslip. Use “Match my payslip” for the highest accuracy.
London firefighter pay in 2026
London Fire Brigade uses its own pay scale rather than the national NJC table below (London weighting was consolidated into basic pay). The national figures are shown for comparison only — read London firefighter salary for the LFB scale, and always check your own payslip.
Brigade guides: LFB pay scales 2026 · LFB shift pattern and calendar.
| Role | Annual | Hourly | Overtime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter — Development | £31,539 | £14.40 | £21.60 |
| Firefighter — Competent | £40,358 | £18.43 | £27.65 |
| Crew Manager — Competent | £44,742 | £20.43 | £30.65 |
| Watch Manager — Competent B | £50,034 | £22.85 | £34.28 |
London Fire Brigade payslip checker FAQs
?Does this use London Fire Brigade pay rates?+
The checker uses the current national firefighter pay points. Local additions can vary, so copy any CPD, allowance or deduction directly from your London Fire Brigade payslip.
?Can this prove that my payslip is wrong?+
No. It is an independent comparison tool, not payroll advice. Use the breakdown to identify a line to query with payroll, HR or your representative.
?Which pension rate does it use?+
The tool starts with the 2026/27 FPS 2015 contribution rate for the selected salary band. You can replace it with the percentage shown on your payslip.
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