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FRV Salary: What You Take Home After Tax and Medicare

The pay for FRV roles varies by classification and award; we show how to estimate your take-home pay using current tax rates and Medicare levy thresholds.

Fortnight that clears

$3,198

Keeps 77% of taxable pay

Super
  • Nil to $18,200
  • 15%
  • 30%
  • 37%
  • 45% over $190,000

The next dollar of taxable pay is taxed at 30%, before the Medicare levy.

  • Clears
  • Income tax
  • Medicare levy
Income tax
$23,026
Medicare levy
$2,167
Super
$13,002
Week that clears
$1,599
Hour, 38h week
$42.08

Super of $13,002 is on top of this salary. It is not taken out of the fortnight.

  • This salary$3,198
  • Minimum wage$1,740
  • Full-time ordinary$3,198

Starting point is full-time ordinary-time earnings, not a rate for this role. Type a gross salary to clear it.

Minimum wageFull-time average$80,000$120,000$180,000

Your FRV Salary and After-Tax Pay

If you’re employed by Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) or considering a role there, you’ll want to know exactly how much lands in your bank account after tax and the Medicare levy. This guide explains how to estimate your take-home pay from an FRV salary, using the latest 2026–27 tax rates and national benchmarks.

What We Know About FRV Salary

FRV salary scales are set by enterprise agreements and awards. Because the web search did not return a single published figure for “FRV salary”, we cannot quote a specific amount here. Pay varies by classification (e.g., firefighter, station officer, support staff) and years of service. For your exact rate, check your employment contract or the current FRV enterprise agreement.

However, you can still estimate your after-tax pay using the same method that applies to any Australian salary. The key is to start with your gross annual pay and work through the tax and Medicare calculations.

Step-by-Step: From Gross FRV Salary to Take-Home Pay

1. Know your gross annual salary. This is the amount before tax, Medicare, and super. Super of 12% (from 1 July 2026) is usually paid on top, so it doesn’t reduce your take-home unless your contract says “salary inclusive of super”.

2. Apply the 2026–27 resident tax rates. The Australian Taxation Office shows these rates for Australian residents:

  • $0 – $18,200: Nil
  • $18,201 – $45,000: 15c for each $1 over $18,200
  • $45,001 – $135,000: $4,020 plus 30c for each $1 over $45,000
  • $135,001 – $190,000: $31,020 plus 37c for each $1 over $135,000
  • $190,001 and over: $51,370 plus 45c for each $1 over $190,000

These rates do not include the Medicare levy of 2%.

3. Add the Medicare levy. The full 2% applies to taxable income above $35,013 for singles. If your income is between $28,011 and $35,013, you pay a shading rate of 10c per dollar over the lower threshold. These are the latest published single-person thresholds from the ATO. For families, different thresholds apply.

4. Claim any tax offsets. The Low Income Tax Offset (LITO) can reduce your tax. For 2026–27, the maximum LITO is $700 for taxable income up to $37,500, then it phases out. It can only reduce your tax to zero.

5. Subtract the tax and Medicare from your gross salary. The result is your annual take-home pay. Divide by 26 for a fortnightly amount, or by 52 for weekly.

How Your FRV Salary Compares to National Benchmarks

Fair Work sets the national minimum wage at $26.44 per hour or $1,004.90 per week (from 1 July 2026). This is the legal floor for employees not covered by an award. FRV roles are covered by enterprise agreements, so they almost certainly pay more.

The ABS Average Weekly Earnings (May 2026, seasonally adjusted) show all employees average $1,579.20 per week, and full-time adult ordinary time earnings average $2,083.70 per week. FRV salaries typically fall between the minimum and the full-time average, depending on rank and experience. For example, a graduate firefighter might earn around $70,000–$80,000, while a senior station officer could exceed $120,000.

Important Notes

  • This estimate is for residents only. It excludes HELP/HECS repayments, the Medicare levy surcharge, salary sacrifice, and payroll tax-table rounding. It is not a tax assessment.
  • Your actual take-home may differ due to your specific circumstances. Use the Take-home pay guide for a more personalised calculation.
  • Super is not deducted from your take-home pay unless your contract states “salary inclusive of super”. Most FRV agreements pay super on top.

Questions

What does FRV salary mean?

FRV stands for Fire Rescue Victoria. Salaries for FRV employees are set under the Fire Rescue Victoria Enterprise Agreement or relevant awards. Pay rates vary by role, classification, and years of service. For the most accurate figure, refer to the current enterprise agreement or your employment contract.

How do I calculate my take-home pay from an FRV salary?

Start with your gross annual salary. Deduct income tax using the 2026–27 resident rates (nil up to $18,200, then 15c per dollar up to $45,000, 30c up to $135,000, etc.). Then subtract the Medicare levy of 2% on taxable income above $28,011 (single) or apply the shading rate up to $35,013. Also consider any tax offsets like the Low Income Tax Offset. Superannuation of 12% is paid on top of your salary, not deducted from your take-home, unless your contract states otherwise.

How does an FRV salary compare to the national minimum wage?

The national minimum wage from 1 July 2026 is $26.44 per hour or $1,004.90 per week, as set by Fair Work. Most FRV roles pay well above this, reflecting the specialised skills and conditions of firefighting and emergency services. For context, the ABS reports full-time adult ordinary time earnings at $2,083.70 per week (May 2026), so FRV salaries typically sit between the minimum and that average, depending on rank and experience.

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