Fire service officers (watch manager and below) Salary Guide UK — 2025
Complete breakdown based on ONS ASHE official data
The median fire service officers (watch manager and below) salary in the UK is £40,775 per year, based on the 2025 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) published by the Office for National Statistics. The mean salary is £39,188, reflecting the influence of higher earners on the average. The median hourly rate is £19.77.
Salaries vary significantly by region, from £37,007 in Yorkshire and The Humber to £49,992 in London. However, these differences narrow when adjusted for regional cost of living.
UK Median
£40,775
Annual
UK Mean
£39,188
Annual
Hourly Rate
£19.77
Median
UK Jobs
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Regional Salary Breakdown
The "Adjusted" column shows purchasing power after accounting for regional cost of living (UK average = 100).
| Region | Median | Mean | CoL Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | £49,992 | £53,204 | £42,948 |
| North East | £44,351 | £42,921 | £49,224 |
| West Midlands | £39,871 | £38,717 | £43,575 |
| South East | £39,753 | £36,539 | £38,520 |
| East | £38,697 | £37,503 | £39,771 |
| East Midlands | £38,258 | £33,651 | £41,675 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £37,007 | £39,772 | £40,892 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average fire service officers (watch manager and below) salary in the UK?
The median fire service officers (watch manager and below) salary in the UK is £40,775 per year (ONS ASHE 2025). The mean salary is £39,188, which is higher due to top earners.
Which region pays fire service officers (watch manager and below)s the most?
London pays the highest fire service officers (watch manager and below) salaries with a median of £49,992.
How does fire service officers (watch manager and below) pay vary by region?
Fire service officers (watch manager and below) salaries range from £37,007 in Yorkshire and The Humber to £49,992 in London.
Are fire service officers (watch manager and below) salaries rising?
Year-on-year comparison data is not yet available.
What is the hourly rate for a fire service officers (watch manager and below)?
The median hourly rate for a fire service officers (watch manager and below) in the UK is £19.77 (ONS ASHE 2025).
About this data
All salary figures in this guide are from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025. Cost-of-living adjustments use ONS Regional Price Parities. Read our methodology. View data sources.