What is the salary of a Fire Rescue Chief? In the United States, a Fire Rescue Chief earns an average salary of $146,027. The salary range for a Fire Rescue Chief is usually between $114,589 and $175,237 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $179,611. The highest Fire Rescue Chief salary in the United States was $205,000. The average hourly pay for a Fire Rescue Chief is $70.21.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Fire Rescue Chief salary are Alabama, with an average salary of $150,097, followed by Nevada, with an average salary of $140,813, and Florida, with an average salary of $130,706. Employers paying the highest salary for a Fire Rescue Chief job are City of Fairfax (VA), Martin County (FL) and King George County (VA).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| City of Fairfax, VA | $205,000 |
| Martin County, FL | $179,610 |
| King George County, VA | $175,236 |
| Fauquier County, VA | $156,189 |
| St. Johns County, FL | $151,611 |
| Alachua County, FL | $146,027 |
| Flagler County, FL | $133,162 |
| City of Winchester, VA | $118,352 |
| City of Manassas, VA | $114,589 |
| Powhatan County, VA | $110,250 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Fire Chief | $119,500 |
| Firefighter | $83,048 |
| Fire Inspector | $83,566 |
| Fire Captain | $149,359 |
| Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician | $72,127 |
| Fire Marshal | $107,286 |
| Fire - Lieutenant | $104,340 |
| Fire Battalion Chief | $146,108 |
| Fire Fighter | $90,147 |
| Fire | $78,061 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Fire Rescue Chief and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $150,097 | 1 |
| Florida | $130,706 | 7 |
| Georgia | $90,727 | 2 |
| Nevada | $140,813 | 1 |
| Texas | $76,681 | 1 |
| Virginia | $110,159 | 11 |
| Wisconsin | $9,272 | 1 |
