Marion County
Fire Chief
James Banta B in 2025 was employed at Marion County and had an annual salary of $178,589, according to public records. This salary was 195 percent higher than the average and 224 percent higher than the median salary in Marion County.
Public records show James Banta B working for Marion County from 2020 to 2025. From 2020 to 2025 James Banta B held job of Fire Chief.
In year 2025 James Banta's salary was 11 percent higher than average Fire Chief salary.
According to the public records employee's salary increased by $20,559 from 2024 to 2025, which is a 13.0 percent rise. Since 2020, the salary has increased by $52,522, a total rise of 41.7 percent.
| Year | 2025 |
| Full Name | James Banta B |
| Job Title | Fire Chief |
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| State | Florida |
| Employer | Marion County |
| Annual Wage | $178,589 |
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| Employer Name | Marion County |
| Year | 2025 |
| Number of Employees | 1,978 |
| Average Annual Wage | $60,588 |
| Median Annual Wage | $55,162 |
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