How much does a Deputy Fire Chief make in Brighton, CO?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Deputy Fire Chief in Brighton, CO is $95,603. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $80,504 to a high of $123,732, with most professionals earning between $87,700 and $110,327.

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Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Deputy 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 Deputy Fire Chief in Brighton, CO. The base salary for Deputy Fire Chief ranges from $87,700 to $110,327 with the average base salary of $95,603. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $87,700 to $110,327 with the average total cash compensation of $95,603.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $95,603 $87,700 - $110,327
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $95,603 $87,700 - $110,327
* 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 Brighton, CO
CITY, STATE Westminster, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,158 - $110,903 COMPARE TO Brighton, CO
CITY, STATE Denver, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,158 - $110,903 COMPARE TO Brighton, CO
CITY, STATE Aurora, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,097 - $110,827 COMPARE TO Brighton, CO
CITY, STATE Broomfield, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,196 - $112,209 COMPARE TO Brighton, CO
CITY, STATE Arvada, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,158 - $110,903 COMPARE TO Brighton, CO
CITY, STATE Boulder, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,752 - $114,167 COMPARE TO Brighton, CO
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Fire Chief LOCATION Brighton, CO MINIMUM SALARY $79,467 MAXIMUM SALARY $98,829
JOB TITLE Deputy Fire Marshal LOCATION Brighton, CO MINIMUM SALARY $62,889 MAXIMUM SALARY $82,195
JOB TITLE Deputy Chief LOCATION Brighton, CO MINIMUM SALARY $44,560 MAXIMUM SALARY $60,270
JOB TITLE Fire Battalion Chief LOCATION Brighton, CO MINIMUM SALARY $76,100 MAXIMUM SALARY $94,700
JOB TITLE Assistant Fire Chief LOCATION Brighton, CO MINIMUM SALARY $87,700 MAXIMUM SALARY $110,327
JOB TITLE Deputy Chief Engineer LOCATION Brighton, CO MINIMUM SALARY $280,582 MAXIMUM SALARY $349,337
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About Brighton, Colorado    The City of Brighton is the Home Rule Municipality in Adams and Weld counties that is the county seat of Adams County, Colorado, United States. The U....More

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