The average fire chief salary at Fresno was $293,851 , which is 8 percent lower than the average salary for this job in California, but 146 percent higher than the national average for this job . Fire Chief salaries at Fresno typically range from $290,381 to $297,321 (25th to 75th percentile). The highest reported fire chief salary was $297,321. There are 2 employees at Fresno with the job title fire chief.