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Fire Chief salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 14 open job postings for Fire Chief roles at 12 companies, updated Oct 18, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Fire Chief: postings by posted pay14 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 16 bands from $50K to $210K. Median $119K; middle half $77K–$170K.Median $119K$50K$210K

Postings per pay band: $50K–$60K: 2; $60K–$70K: 0; $70K–$80K: 2; $80K–$90K: 1; $90K–$100K: 0; $100K–$110K: 1; $110K–$120K: 1; $120K–$130K: 0; $130K–$140K: 1; $140K–$150K: 1; $150K–$160K: 0; $160K–$170K: 3; $170K–$180K: 0; $180K–$190K: 1; $190K–$200K: 0; $200K–$210K: 1.

Pay by level

  1. Executive$119K median · $77K–$170K typical · 14 postingsExecutive: middle half $77K–$170K, median $119K

Companies hiring

  1. Inter-Con Security$75K median · $51.5K–$77K typical · 3 postingsInter-Con Security: middle half $51.5K–$77K, median $75K
  2. Minnesota City Jobs1 posting · too few to show pay
  3. Air National Guard Units1 posting · too few to show pay
  4. State of Florida1 posting · too few to show pay

Top-paying companies

  1. Inter-Con Security · $75K median · 3 postings

By location

  1. United States$119K median · $77K–$164K typical · 13 postingsUnited States: middle half $77K–$164K, median $119K

Newest Fire Chief postings

  1. Fire ChiefCity of Hollister · Hollister, CA · $182K–$222K/yr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
  2. Fire ChiefCPS HR Consulting (Client Recruitments) · Kentwood, MI · $102K–$136K/yr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
  3. Fire ChiefElizabeth Fire Protection District · Elizabeth, NJ · $137K–$150K/yr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
  4. Fire Chief - Elk RiverMinnesota City Jobs · Elk River, MN · $161K–$178K/yr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
  5. Fire Chief – City of Elk River, MNMGT · Elk River, MN · $161K–$178K/yr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Fire Chief make?

The median posted base pay for Fire Chief jobs is $119K a year, from 14 job postings with pay at 12 companies.

What is the typical Fire Chief pay range?

The middle half of postings list $77K–$170K. The top 10% list $182K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $56.2K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Fire Chief jobs?

By median posted pay: Inter-Con Security ($75K).

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