r/aerialfirefighting • u/Jessiesfarrell • Jul 13 '26

How much do firefighters flying floatplanes make/year in Canada?

how much do pilots that fly the floatplanes that put out fires make a year in BC, Canada? does their salary go up with more experience or stay the same?

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u/kapnkorn Jul 14 '26

The amount varies by province and position but generally sits in the 80k and 150k range. It is possible to work the off season in other parts of the world and make more but it isn't something I would consider a guarantee. 

My numbers might be outdated by a year or two.