Fire Chief Salary in the United States

Fire Chief Salary

How much does a Fire Chief make?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Fire Chief in the United States is $89,122. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $78,354 to $97,446, with most professionals earning between $68,551 and $105,024.

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Fire Chief Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $68,551 US May 01, 2025
25th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $78,354 US May 01, 2025
50th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $89,122 US May 01, 2025
75th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $97,446 US May 01, 2025
90th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $105,024 US May 01, 2025
25% $78,354 10% $68,551 90% $105,024 75% $97,446 $89,122 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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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
78354
97446
89122

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
89487
112112
97180
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 $78,354 to $97,446 with the average base salary of $89,122. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $89,487 to $112,112 with the average total cash compensation of $97,180.

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