Head to head
Elementary Teacher vs Firefighter
The median disclosed Firefighter salary is $13,330 higher — from 26,498 real Sunshine List records.
Elementary Teacher
$117,944
median · latest year
- Top decile (p90)
- $124,398
- Disclosed at $100K+
- 23,553
- Biggest employer
- York Region District School Board
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.