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Enseignant(e) vs Firefighter
In 2025, the median salary for Firefighter was $705 (0.5%) higher than for Enseignant(e): $131,274 against $130,569. Enseignant(e) had 1,429 people on the list, Firefighter 2,945.
At a glance
| Enseignant(e) | Firefighter | |
|---|---|---|
| People on the 2025 list | 1,429 | 2,945 |
| Median salary | $130,569 | $131,274 |
| Middle half | $122,588–$131,233 | $123,131–$139,825 |
| Highest salary | $168,777 | $223,999 |
| Total salaries | $180,384,168 | $389,385,122 |
| People, change | +7.9% vs 2024 | +7.7% vs 2024 |
| Median, change | +9.3% vs 2024 | +6.8% vs 2024 |
Median salary by year
Enseignant(e)Firefighter
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| Year | Enseignant(e) | Firefighter |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | $103,213 | |
| 2008 | $106,742 | |
| 2009 | $103,416 | |
| 2010 | $106,109 | |
| 2011 | $107,321 | |
| 2012 | $103,127 | |
| 2013 | $102,531 | $103,975 |
| 2014 | $106,250 | |
| 2015 | $111,088 | |
| 2016 | $103,303 | $104,677 |
| 2017 | $107,942 | |
| 2018 | $101,977 | $116,000 |
| 2019 | $102,329 | $112,906 |
| 2020 | $100,403 | $116,604 |
| 2021 | $101,962 | $116,711 |
| 2022 | $103,289 | $120,866 |
| 2023 | $103,064 | $120,313 |
| 2024 | $119,426 | $122,963 |
| 2025 | $130,569 | $131,274 |
People on the list by year
Enseignant(e)Firefighter
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| Year | Enseignant(e) | Firefighter |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 9 | |
| 2008 | 411 | |
| 2009 | 136 | |
| 2010 | 392 | |
| 2011 | 250 | |
| 2012 | 262 | |
| 2013 | 31 | 410 |
| 2014 | 540 | |
| 2015 | 1,530 | |
| 2016 | 68 | 844 |
| 2017 | 1,574 | |
| 2018 | 71 | 2,008 |
| 2019 | 86 | 2,272 |
| 2020 | 228 | 2,313 |
| 2021 | 674 | 2,413 |
| 2022 | 957 | 2,567 |
| 2023 | 967 | 2,565 |
| 2024 | 1,324 | 2,734 |
| 2025 | 1,429 | 2,945 |
Highest paid in 2025
Enseignant(e)
Firefighter
| # | Name | Employer | Salary | Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gregory Fitzgerald | City Of Mississauga | $223,999 | $196 |
| 2 | Michael Wilson | City Of Brampton | $220,770 | $476 |
| 3 | Alexander Monahan | City Of Ottawa | $211,889 | $685 |
| 4 | Cliff Smith | City Of Ottawa | $207,931 | $691 |
| 5 | Patrick Mayer | Town Of Hawkesbury | $204,889 | $1,462 |
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Questions and answers
Which pays more, Enseignant(e) or Firefighter?
By median salary in 2025, Firefighter: $131,274 against $130,569.
Which has more people on the list?
Firefighter: 2,945 against 1,429 in 2025.
How has the gap changed since 2013?
In 2013 the median for Enseignant(e) was $102,531 and for Firefighter $103,975, a gap of $1,444; in 2025 the gap was $705.
What do these figures cover?
Only people paid $100,000 or more are on the list, so medians and counts describe them, not everyone with each title.
What does “salary paid” include?
What the employer paid in the calendar year, so it can include overtime, retroactive pay, vacation payouts, severance or a partial year. Taxable benefits are listed separately. How the lists work