▼3%
C$105,564
Avg. Base Salary (CAD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (CAD)
10%
CA$62k
MEDIAN
CA$106k
90%
CA$135k
The average salary for a Fire Captain is C$105,564 in 2025
Base Salary
C$62k - C$135k
Total Pay
C$69k - C$135k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Fire Captains?
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What Do Fire Captains Do?
Fire Captain Tasks
- Oversee the daily activities of Fire personnel during assigned shift.
- Supervise and participate in the daily care and maintenance of fire station, equipment and grounds.
- Manage, motivate, train and evaluate team of Fire employees; schedule and prioritize non-emergency activities such as pre-fire planning and training activities.
- Direct all aspects of fire crews during fire and emergency operations.
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Common Health Benefits for a Fire Captain
Medical
100%
Dental
100%
Vision
100%
Gender Breakdown for Fire Captains
Male
100.0%
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FAQs About Fire Captains
What is the highest pay for Fire Captains?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Fire Captain is CA$135k / year
What is the lowest pay for Fire Captains?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Fire Captain is CA$62k / year
How can Fire Captains increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Fire Captain is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Fire Captain that oversees more junior Fire Captains, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.