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Fire marshal salary in California, 2026

How much does a Fire Marshal make in California?

Average base salary

$149,907
59%
above national average
Average $149,907
Low $103,160
High $217,837

The average salary for a fire marshal is $149,907 per year in California. 51 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 29, 2026).

Fire Marshal job openings in California

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Deputy Fire Marshal
City of Redlands, CA3out of 5 stars.
Redlands, CA
$119,864 - $149,426 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Fire Marshal in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
CITY OF REDWOOD CITY
 
$224,526per year
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City of Palo Alto
 
$210,174per year
Lawrence Livermore National La...
 
$206,177per year
Contra Costa County
 
$200,096per year
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab...
 
$197,538per year
City Of Mountain View
 
$196,302per year

Highest paying cities for Fire Marshals near California

  1. Mountain View, CA
    $195,530 per year
  2. Riverside, CA
    $147,939 per year
  3. Palm Desert, CA
    $137,240 per year
  4. Modesto, CA
    $124,696 per year
  5. Encinitas, CA
    $122,397 per year

Where can a Fire Marshal earn more?

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