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Free · Updated 24 August 2026

Firefighter salary & take-home calculator

Start with the national July 2026 rate, then add your service, regular overtime, local allowances and pension choice. The estimate runs on your device.

2026/27 HMRC ratesEngland & Scotland FPS auto bandsNo account required
01

Your role

Select the national pay point that best matches your post.

02

Your earnings

Add recurring extras to build a more realistic annual picture.

03

Pension

Use a current automatic band or enter the rate on your payslip.

How to use this firefighter pay calculator

The calculator begins with the national NJC role rate effective 1 July 2026. Choose the development or competent point that appears on your contract, then add only recurring local payments. If your service uses a different overtime calculation or your extra hours are not pensionable, treat the result as a planning range and compare it with payroll.

What the result can and cannot tell you

The annualised result is useful for comparing roles, promotion and regular overtime. It is not a payslip replica. PAYE is cumulative, and tax codes, student loans, benefits, salary sacrifice, arrears and partial-year pay awards can change individual months.

Frequently asked questions

Are the 2026 firefighter salary figures current?

Yes. The role salaries and published hourly rates use NJC Circular 2/26, effective 1 July 2026.

Does the estimate include firefighter pension contributions?

It can automatically use the current England or Scotland FPS 2015 band for a broad estimate. Choose custom for another scheme or rate, or none if you have opted out.

Why might my payslip differ?

Tax code, payroll period, student loans, salary sacrifice, local allowances, pensionable-pay rules, overtime timing and arrears can all change a real payslip.

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Turn this result into a full pay report

You have your take-home figure. The Personal Pay Report adds year-ahead scenarios, tax-code checks and a printable breakdown for £7.99; Pay Planner Pro models a whole year month by month. One payment, VAT included, 24-day refund if unused.

Want the bigger picture on pay? Read our firefighter salary guide for 2026 for every rank, on-call earnings and the July 2026 award.