Head to head
Communications Operator vs Firefighter
The median disclosed Firefighter salary is $8,000 higher — from 3,650 real Sunshine List records.
Communications Operator
$123,274
median · latest year
- Top decile (p90)
- $144,701
- Disclosed at $100K+
- 705
- Biggest employer
- Ontario Provincial Police
Firefighter
$131,274
median · latest year
- Top decile (p90)
- $149,767
- Disclosed at $100K+
- 2,945
- Biggest employer
- City Of Ottawa
Medians cover only salaries disclosed under the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act ($100,000+). Whole-market pay for either occupation can be lower — see career paths for market medians.