How much does an Assistant Fire Chief make in Wheeling, WV?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Assistant Fire Chief in Wheeling, WV is $91,210. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $76,805 to a high of $118,047, with most professionals earning between $83,670 and $105,257.

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Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Assistant Fire Chief in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Assistant Fire Chief in Wheeling, WV. The base salary for Assistant Fire Chief ranges from $83,670 to $105,257 with the average base salary of $91,210. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $83,670 to $105,257 with the average total cash compensation of $91,210.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $91,210 $83,670 - $105,257
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $91,210 $83,670 - $105,257
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Wheeling, WV
CITY, STATE Weirton, WV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,099 - $104,540 COMPARE TO Wheeling, WV
CITY, STATE Pittsburgh, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,189 - $105,910 COMPARE TO Wheeling, WV
CITY, STATE Fairmont, WV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,670 - $105,257 COMPARE TO Wheeling, WV 0%
CITY, STATE Morgantown, WV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,670 - $105,257 COMPARE TO Wheeling, WV 0%
CITY, STATE Canton, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,353 - $102,342 COMPARE TO Wheeling, WV
CITY, STATE Greensburg, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,661 - $101,472 COMPARE TO Wheeling, WV
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Fire Chief LOCATION Wheeling, WV MINIMUM SALARY $75,816 MAXIMUM SALARY $94,289
JOB TITLE Fire Battalion Chief LOCATION Wheeling, WV MINIMUM SALARY $72,600 MAXIMUM SALARY $90,300
JOB TITLE Deputy Fire Chief LOCATION Wheeling, WV MINIMUM SALARY $83,670 MAXIMUM SALARY $105,257
JOB TITLE Fire Captain LOCATION Wheeling, WV MINIMUM SALARY $72,593 MAXIMUM SALARY $90,281
JOB TITLE Assistant Fire Marshal LOCATION Wheeling, WV MINIMUM SALARY $61,858 MAXIMUM SALARY $84,395
JOB TITLE Administrative Assistant - Fire LOCATION Wheeling, WV MINIMUM SALARY $48,081 MAXIMUM SALARY $58,939
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About Wheeling, West Virginia    Wheeling is a city in Ohio and Marshall counties in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Located almost entirely in Ohio County, of which it is the count....More

Wheeling, West Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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