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Fire chief salary in United States (Updated 2026)
How much does a Fire Chief make in the United States?
Average base salary
$126,637
- Hour
- Month
- Year
Average $126,637
Low $73,501
High $218,185
The average salary for a fire chief is $126,637 per year in the United States. 634 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 22, 2026).
Highest paying companies for Fire Chief in United States
Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.City of Los Angeles
$420,982per year
City of San Diego, CA
$312,500per year
City of Palo Alto
$305,760per year
City Of Mountain View
$293,807per year
City and County of San Francis...
$291,587per year
City of Riverside
$291,016per year
