Fire Chief Salary in the United States

Fire Chief Salary

How much does a Fire Chief make in the United States? The average Fire Chief salary in the United States is $94,996 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $87,481 and $109,608. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $80,640 US April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $87,481 US April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $94,996 US April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $109,608 US April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $122,911 US April 24, 2024
25% $87,481 10% $80,640 90% $122,911 75% $109,608 $94,996 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Fire Chief ?

A fire chief is a top executive rank or commanding officer in a fire department....

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  • City of North Kansas - North Kansas City, MO
    The City of North Kansas City Fire Department staffs three primary fire companies and two ambulances in two fire stations. 24-hour shifts and the 54 shift ...
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  • Department of the Air Force - Montgomery, AL
    Duties. Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the Fire Protection Flight. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Directs, ...
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  • Department of Defense - Concord, CA
    Duties. Responsible for administration, organization and technical direction of the operation of the department. Develop standard operating procedures, pol...
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  • Oak Ridge National Laboratory - Oak Ridge, TN
    Requisition Id 12893 Overview: We are seeking a Fire Department Battalion Chief who will focus on providing direct supervision to fire department personnel...
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  • City of North Kansas - North Kansas City, MO
    The City of North Kansas City Fire Department staffs three primary fire companies and two ambulances in two fire stations. 24-hour shifts and the 54 shift ...
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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Fire Chief in the United States. The base salary for Fire Chief ranges from $87,481 to $109,608 with the average base salary of $94,996. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $87,481 to $109,608 with the average total cash compensation of $94,996.

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