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South Australia Public Service
| Classification | Range | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
CFS Level 1 Entry level operational fire service roles | $58,872Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $63,141Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
CFS Level 2 Operational fire service roles | $67,148Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $76,499Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
CFS Level 3 Senior operational fire service roles | $83,554Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $91,190Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
CFS Level 4 Supervisory fire service roles | $95,176Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $101,818Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
CFS Level 5 Management fire service roles | $112,163Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $121,246Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
CFS Level 6 Senior management fire service roles | $132,654Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $132,654Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ |
Notes
- ·Rates are effective from the first full pay period on or after 1 August 2025, under the SA Public Sector Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2026, approved by the South Australian Employment Tribunal on 4 March 2026.
- ·Further increases are scheduled from 1 July 2026 and 1 July 2027 under the same agreement.
- ·ASO Level 1 rates shown are adult rates only.
- ·MAS 3 is closed to new appointments following SAET approval on 4 March 2026; existing MAS 3 employees retain their classification.
- ·Dental Officers and Grant Funded Scientists are specialist streams covered by separate schedules within this agreement.
Salary Snapshot
SA Country Fire Service salary bands, shown per year.
Entry salary
$58,872
CFS Level 1
Top salary
$132,654
CFS Level 6
Midpoint band
$98,497
CFS Level 4
Classifications
6
Country Fire Service stream
Classification range ladder
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CFS Level 1
Entry level operational fire service roles
CFS Level 2
Operational fire service roles
CFS Level 3
Senior operational fire service roles
CFS Level 4
Supervisory fire service roles
CFS Level 5
Management fire service roles
CFS Level 6
Senior management fire service roles
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Country Fire Service — South Australia
The Country Fire Service (CFS) operational stream covers firefighters and fire management officers employed by the South Australian Country Fire Service. Salaries range from CFS Level 1 entry roles through to Level 6 senior management. These rates are set under the SA Public Sector Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2026, effective from the first full pay period on or after 1 August 2025.
Source: SA Public Sector Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2026
Other SA Classification Streams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CFS 1 salary?
A Country Fire Service CFS 1 (also written as CFS1 or Country Fire Service Level 1) earns $58,872 to $63,141 per year as set by the SA Public Sector Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2026. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $49,000–$52,000 per year. This classification covers entry level operational fire service roles. SA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the CFS 2 salary?
A Country Fire Service CFS 2 (also written as CFS2 or Country Fire Service Level 2) earns $67,148 to $76,499 per year as set by the SA Public Sector Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2026. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $55,000–$61,000 per year. This classification covers operational fire service roles. SA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the CFS 3 salary?
A Country Fire Service CFS 3 (also written as CFS3 or Country Fire Service Level 3) earns $83,554 to $91,190 per year as set by the SA Public Sector Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2026. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $66,000–$71,000 per year. This classification covers senior operational fire service roles. SA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the CFS 4 salary?
A Country Fire Service CFS 4 (also written as CFS4 or Country Fire Service Level 4) earns $95,176 to $101,818 per year as set by the SA Public Sector Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2026. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $74,000–$77,000 per year. This classification covers supervisory fire service roles. SA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the CFS 5 salary?
A Country Fire Service CFS 5 (also written as CFS5 or Country Fire Service Level 5) earns $112,163 to $121,246 per year as set by the SA Public Sector Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2026. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $84,000–$90,000 per year. This classification covers management fire service roles. SA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the CFS 6 salary?
A Country Fire Service CFS 6 (also written as CFS6 or Country Fire Service Level 6) earns $132,654 to $132,654 per year as set by the SA Public Sector Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2026. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $98,000–$98,000 per year. This classification covers senior management fire service roles. SA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the entry salary for a South Australian CFS firefighter?
CFS Level 1 starts at $58,872 per year (Step 1) and progresses through three steps to $63,141. Most operational firefighters enter at Level 1 and progress to Level 2–3 as they gain experience and qualifications.
How do CFS firefighter salaries compare to SA Administrative Officers?
CFS Level 1–2 ($58,872–$76,499) is broadly comparable to ASO Level 1–3 in the Administrative stream. Senior CFS roles (Level 4–5, $95,176–$121,246) align with ASO Level 6–7. The CFS stream recognises the specialist nature of emergency services work with slightly higher rates at senior levels.
When do the CFS salary rates increase next?
The next scheduled increase is from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2026, followed by a further increase from 1 July 2027 — both under the SA Public Sector Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2026, which was approved by the South Australian Employment Tribunal on 4 March 2026.