What are the main factors that influence a Fire Battalion Chief's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Fire Battalion Chief's salary?

A Fire Battalion Chief's salary grows with experience: starting around $84,765 for beginners, reaching about $86,882 at mid-level, and approach $92,936 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Fire Battalion Chief?

Fire Battalion Chief salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Fire Battalion Chief roles are District of Columbia $94,600, California $94,300, Massachusetts $93,000. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Fire Battalion Chief roles make?

Salaries for Fire Battalion Chief level roles vary by specialization: Battalion Chief: $130,313; Fire Chief: $89,218; Deputy Fire Chief: $86,335; Cal Fire Fire Captain: $86,195; Fire Captain: $85,426.

Fire Battalion Chief Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Fire Battalion Chief make in Rhode Island?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Fire Battalion Chief in Rhode Island is $88,600 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, a Fire Battalion Chief's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $113,627
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,800 to $101,700
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,057

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Fire Battalion Chief Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,700	$8,475	$1,956	$49
Average	$88,600	$7,383	$1,704	$43
25th Percentile	$76,800	$6,400	$1,477	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Fire Battalion Chief Salaries

A Fire Battalion Chief's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Fire Battalion Chief Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Fire Battalion Chief's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $84,765
Early Career (1-2 years): $85,647
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $86,882
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $89,036
Expert (over 8 years): $92,936

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Fire Battalion Chief	$84,765
Intermediate Level Fire Battalion Chief	$85,647
Senior Level Fire Battalion Chief	$86,882
Specialist Level Fire Battalion Chief	$89,036
Expert Level Fire Battalion Chief	$92,936

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How Do Fire Battalion Chief Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Fire Battalion Chieves. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $94,600.
California: $94,300.
Massachusetts: $93,000.

District of Columbia $94,600 California $94,300 Massachusetts $93,000 Washington $92,700 New Jersey $92,600 Alaska $92,500 Connecticut $91,300 New York $90,900

Hawaii $89,300 Rhode Island $88,600 Maryland $88,100 Minnesota $87,500 Colorado $87,200 Illinois $87,100 Oregon $86,800 Delaware $86,600

New Hampshire $86,400 Virginia $86,100 Pennsylvania $85,100 Nevada $84,600 North Dakota $84,400 Michigan $84,200 Wisconsin $84,100 Vermont $83,900

Texas $83,400 Arizona $83,300 Maine $83,300 Ohio $83,200 Georgia $82,400 Indiana $82,100 Wyoming $82,000 Utah $81,900

Iowa $81,800 Kansas $81,400 Louisiana $81,300 North Carolina $81,200 Missouri $81,200 Florida $80,900 Montana $80,700 Nebraska $80,500

Kentucky $80,400 South Carolina $80,100 Tennessee $79,900 Idaho $79,800 New Mexico $79,200 Oklahoma $79,000 Alabama $78,500 South Dakota $77,700

Arkansas $77,200 West Virginia $77,000 Mississippi $76,200

Top Paying Cities for Fire Battalion Chieves

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $89,700
Albion: $89,000
Ashaway: $89,600

Adamsville, RI $89,700 Albion, RI $89,000 Ashaway, RI $89,600 Barrington, RI $88,700 Block Island, RI $89,200 Bradford, RI $89,500 Bristol, RI $89,100 Carolina, RI $89,400

Charlestown, RI $89,400 Chepachet, RI $89,200 Clayville, RI $89,000 Coventry, RI $89,000 West Greenwich, RI $89,200 East Greenwich, RI $88,900 Exeter, RI $89,200 Fiskeville, RI $88,700

Forestdale, RI $89,400 Foster, RI $89,200 Glendale, RI $89,400 Greene, RI $89,300 Greenville, RI $88,800 Harmony, RI $88,900 Harrisville, RI $89,400 Hope, RI $88,800

Hope Valley, RI $89,500 Hopkinton, RI $89,600 Jamestown, RI $89,300 Kenyon, RI $89,300 Little Compton, RI $89,700 Manville, RI $89,100 Mapleville, RI $89,200 Newport, RI $89,400

Middletown, RI $89,400 North Kingstown, RI $89,100 North Scituate, RI $88,900 Oakland, RI $89,300 Pascoag, RI $89,400 Pawtucket, RI $88,600 Central Falls, RI $88,600 Cumberland, RI $89,100

Lincoln, RI $88,700 Portsmouth, RI $89,400 Prudence Island, RI $89,200 Rockville, RI $89,600 Saunderstown, RI $89,200 Shannock, RI $89,300 Slatersville, RI $89,400 Slocum, RI $89,200

Tiverton, RI $89,600 Wakefield, RI $89,300 Kingston, RI $89,300 Narragansett, RI $89,300 Peace Dale, RI $89,300 Warren, RI $89,000 Warwick, RI $88,700 Westerly, RI $89,600

West Kingston, RI $89,300 West Warwick, RI $88,800 Wood River Junction, RI $89,400 Woonsocket, RI $89,400 North Smithfield, RI $89,200 Wyoming, RI $89,300 Providence, RI $88,600 Cranston, RI $88,600

North Providence, RI $88,600 East Providence, RI $88,600 Riverside, RI $88,600 Rumford, RI $88,600 Smithfield, RI $88,800 Johnston, RI $88,600

Fire Battalion Chief Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Fire Battalion Chief salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $91,435. While startup companies pay approximate $78,129.

Fire Battalion Chief Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$78,129
Growth Stage	51~500	$82,432
Established	501~5000	$88,516
Enterprise	5000+	$91,435

Fire Battalion Chief Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Fire Battalion Chief's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

$76,800

Average $88,600/year

$101,700

$6,400

Average $7,383/month

$8,475

$1,477

Average $1,704/week

$1,956

$37

Average $43/hour

$49

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,700	$8,475	$1,956	$49
Average	$88,600	$7,383	$1,704	$43
25th Percentile	$76,800	$6,400	$1,477	$37

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