Crew Manager Salary
£41,322 – £43,104
Effective 1 July 2025 — NJC Grey Book, England & Wales (Wholetime)
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Crew Manager Pay (Wholetime, NJC Grey Book)
| Role / Pay Point | Annual (1 July 2025) | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Crew Manager (Development) | £41,322 | £3,443.50 |
| Crew Manager (Competent) | £43,104 | £3,592.00 |
The Crew Manager is the first supervisory rank in the NJC Grey Book role map — typically in charge of a single fire appliance and crew, reporting to a Watch Manager. The role-equivalent on the older rank structure was Leading Firefighter / Sub-Officer.
Wholetime Crew Managers receive their basic salary plus CPD (£425/year) once Competent, and are eligible for Pre-Arranged Overtime (PAO) at 1.5× basic hourly rate.
Retained / On-Call Crew Managers receive an annual retainer (15% of wholetime basic for full cover, ~5% for partial cover), £5.12 per turnout/drill, and the same hourly rate for operational time at incidents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Crew Manager salary?
In England & Wales, the NJC Grey Book Crew Manager salary is £41,322 (Development) to £43,104 (Competent), effective 1 July 2025. CPD adds £425/year once Competent, and PAO is paid at 1.5× basic hourly rate for any pre-arranged overtime.
How does Crew Manager pay differ between Wholetime and RDS?
Wholetime Crew Managers receive an annual basic salary. RDS / On-Call Crew Managers receive an annual retainer (typically £6,198–£6,466 depending on Development or Competent status, for full 120+ hr/wk cover), plus £5.12 per turnout/drill and £18.87–£19.68/hour for operational time.
Is FDS paid to Crew Managers?
FDS (Flexible Duty System) is typically paid to ranks of Station Manager and above who are on the management on-call rota. Most Crew Managers do not receive FDS, but check with your FRS as some services apply it differently.
What pension scheme are Crew Managers in?
Most active Crew Managers are in FFPS 2015 (CARE). Senior Crew Managers with long service may have FPS 1992 or FPS 2006 benefits for prior service. The calculator supports all four schemes — pick the relevant one from the pension dropdown.