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Deputy fire chief salary
Average deputy fire chief salary
$104,289
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Average deputy fire chief salary by state
Highest paying states for deputy fire chiefs
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho | $122,582 | $58.93 |
| 2 | California | $137,309 | $66.01 |
| 3 | Virginia | $115,567 | $55.56 |
| 4 | North Dakota | $119,214 | $57.31 |
| 5 | Arizona | $111,900 | $53.80 |
| 6 | Maine | $118,322 | $56.89 |
| 7 | Washington | $111,242 | $53.48 |
| 8 | New York | $110,960 | $53.35 |
| 9 | Oregon | $105,547 | $50.74 |
| 10 | Iowa | $102,426 | $49.24 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $107,540 | $51.70 |
| 12 | Wyoming | $94,355 | $45.36 |
| 13 | North Carolina | $107,145 | $51.51 |
| 14 | Alabama | $98,201 | $47.21 |
| 15 | Michigan | $98,574 | $47.39 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $111,308 | $53.51 |
| 17 | New Mexico | $90,753 | $43.63 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $100,358 | $48.25 |
| 19 | Indiana | $90,653 | $43.58 |
| 20 | Illinois | $105,298 | $50.62 |
| 21 | Tennessee | $95,134 | $45.74 |
| 22 | Georgia | $94,392 | $45.38 |
| 23 | Kansas | $96,887 | $46.58 |
| 24 | Florida | $94,869 | $45.61 |
| 25 | Texas | $89,123 | $42.85 |
| 26 | Wisconsin | $88,396 | $42.50 |
| 27 | West Virginia | $84,924 | $40.83 |
| 28 | Nevada | $78,410 | $37.70 |
| 29 | Utah | $77,783 | $37.40 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $81,130 | $39.00 |
| 31 | Arkansas | $83,910 | $40.34 |
| 32 | District of Columbia | $78,182 | $37.59 |
| 33 | Ohio | $84,335 | $40.55 |
| 34 | Louisiana | $81,020 | $38.95 |
| 35 | Montana | $75,342 | $36.22 |
| 36 | Alaska | $77,821 | $37.41 |
| 37 | Delaware | $78,524 | $37.75 |
| 38 | Kentucky | $82,801 | $39.81 |
| 39 | Maryland | $78,208 | $37.60 |
| 40 | Mississippi | $79,654 | $38.30 |
| 41 | Connecticut | $78,402 | $37.69 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $78,109 | $37.55 |
| 43 | Massachusetts | $76,791 | $36.92 |
| 44 | Colorado | $74,332 | $35.74 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $77,048 | $37.04 |
| 46 | Hawaii | $63,052 | $30.31 |
| 47 | Nebraska | $76,356 | $36.71 |
| 48 | Rhode Island | $78,029 | $37.51 |
| 49 | Missouri | $78,147 | $37.57 |
| 50 | Vermont | $70,470 | $33.88 |
| 51 | New Hampshire | $74,813 | $35.97 |
Deputy fire chief salary details
A deputy fire chief's salary ranges from $72,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $150,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a deputy fire chief's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $150,000 | $12,500 | $72 |
| 75th Percentile | $126,000 | $10,500 | $61 |
| Average | $104,289 | $8,691 | $50 |
| 25th Percentile | $85,000 | $7,083 | $41 |
| 10th Percentile | $72,000 | $6,000 | $35 |
Highest paying deputy fire chief jobs
The highest paying types of deputy fire chiefs are company commander, deputy director, and fire chief.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Company Commander | $109,257 | $9,105 | $52.53 | 10,155 |
| Deputy Director | $100,190 | $8,349 | $48.17 | 41,439 |
| Fire Chief | $69,961 | $5,830 | $33.64 | 16,088 |
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Deputy fire chief salary trends
The average deputy fire chief salary has risen by $12,377 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average deputy fire chief earned $91,912 annually, but today, they earn $104,289 a year. That works out to a 6% change in pay for deputy fire chiefs over the last decade.
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Average deputy fire chief salary over time
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Deputy fire chief salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $104,000 | $50.14 | +1.4% |
| 2024 | $103,000 | $49.46 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $101,000 | $48.52 | +0.2% |
| 2022 | $101,000 | $48.42 | +2.1% |
| 2021 | $98,600 | $47.39 | +3.1% |
Recently added deputy fire chief salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilmer County Government | Deputy Fire Chief-Operations | Ellijay, GA | 05/12/2025 | $65,000 |
| City of Decatur | Deputy Fire Chief | Decatur, GA | 05/10/2025 | $91,000 |
| East Longmeadow School District | Deputy Fire Chief | East Longmeadow, MA | 03/21/2025 | $105,000 |
| Ohio Fire Chiefs' Association | Deputy Fire Chief | Enon, OH | 02/19/2025 | $60,000 |
| Cities, Inc. | Deputy Fire Chief of Operations | Plant City, FL | 02/17/2025 | $100 |
| Plantcitygov | Deputy Fire Chief of Operations | Plant City, FL | 02/16/2025 | $99,757 |
| City of Santa Maria | Deputy Fire Chief | Santa Maria, CA | 02/15/2025 | $176,014 |
| City of Santa Maria (Ca | Deputy Fire Chief | Santa Maria, CA | 02/11/2025 | $176,014 |
| Sumter Local Government Consulting | Deputy Fire Chief | College Park, GA | 01/26/2025 | $120,520 |
| Department of Commerce | Deputy Fire Chief (Supervisory) | Gaithersburg, MD | 12/11/2024 | $68,405 |
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