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This page lists the pay rates in the Australian Capital Territory enterprise agreement (AE526700). The agreement was approved by the Fair Work Commission and sets the minimum pay for the staff it covers. The rates below are the agreement minimums; overtime, penalties and allowances can lift what you actually take home.
ACT Public Sector ACT Fire & Rescue Enterprise Agreement 2024-2026 covers: - Firefighter - Officer ACT Government - ACT Fire & Rescue. UFU is party. 8-rank structure FB1-FB8 (FB1 Recruit → FB5 Senior FF → FB6 Station Officer → FB7 Commander → FB8 Superintendent). **Composite annual wage** absorbs base + shift loadings (incl PH/weekend) + industry + standard OT + breathing apparatus + driving + first aid - single all-purpose annual rate. **Fortnightly divisor 86.3240** for hourly OT calc. EMR (Emergency Medical Response) Allowance increases from $40.50 → $73.50/fortnight.
Rates last updated 8 October 2026.
Some of the roles this agreement may cover at the Australian Capital Territory. You can open any role to see its indicative rates.
Full-time pay runs from $1,726.27 per week ($41.10 per hour) at the entry level up to $3,378.05 per week at the top, across 8 classifications. A few examples:
| Classification | Weekly (full-time) | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| FB1: Fire Fighter Fourth Class In Training (Recruit)Recruit Firefighter completing Fire Service recruit training or lateral induction. Composite annual wage (Annex A item 2: payable for all purposes in lieu of base wage, shift lo... | $1,726.27 | $41.10 |
| FB2: Fire Fighter Third Class3rd Class Firefighter; successfully completed recruit training program. Composite annual wage (Annex A item 2: payable for all purposes in lieu of base wage, shift loading inclu... | $1,849.36 | $44.03 |
| FB3: Fire Fighter Second Class2nd Class Firefighter. Composite annual wage (Annex A item 2: payable for all purposes in lieu of base wage, shift loading including weekends and public holidays, industry allow... | $1,937.57 | $46.13 |
The rate for every classification, plus casual rates, is in the pay checker below.
The exact penalty multipliers and allowance amounts are applied when you check your pay.
Rates are sourced from Fair Work Commission data and shown as a guide. They can change, and your circumstances may differ. Verify against your payslip and the official instrument before acting. For advice, contact the Fair Work Ombudsman on 13 13 94 or a registered employment lawyer.