Fire Lieutenant Salary in Columbus, Ohio

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How much does a Fire Lieutenant make in Columbus, OH? The average Fire Lieutenant salary in Columbus, OH is $74,597 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $61,179 and $91,241. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Fire Lieutenant Salary	$48,962	Columbus,OH	April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Fire Lieutenant Salary	$61,179	Columbus,OH	April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Fire Lieutenant Salary	$74,597	Columbus,OH	April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Fire Lieutenant Salary	$91,241	Columbus,OH	April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Fire Lieutenant Salary	$106,394	Columbus,OH	April 01, 2025

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What does a Fire Lieutenant do?

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Plan and execute work assignments of multiple fire station personnel on a assigned shift.

November 09, 2022

Prepares reports with respect to Fire Department operations.

December 06, 2022

Cleans and inspects equipment, makes minor and major mechanical repairs and adjustments.

December 11, 2022

Performs strenuous exertion under handicaps such as smoke, cramped surroundings, extreme temperatures , loud noises and varied settings.

January 03, 2023

Understand and carry out oral and written directions.

January 31, 2023

Meets the attendance guidelines of the job and adheres to regulatory, department and company policies and procedures.

March 07, 2023

Respond to and participates in fire alarms as Company officer and as such is responsible for the supervision, performance, and safety of assigned fire fighting personnel.

April 03, 2023

Supervise and participate in rescue calls, administration of EMS care and hospital transport.

April 19, 2023

Participates in continuous training in fire prevention inspection and suppression through both simulation and on the job exercises.

April 26, 2023

Assists with purchases in the support of departmental operations in accordance Tribal policy.

May 04, 2023

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About Columbus, Ohio

The confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers occurs just north-west of Downtown Columbus. Several smaller tributaries course through the Columbus metropolitan area, including Alum Creek, Big Walnut Creek, and Darby Creek. Columbus is considered to have relatively flat topography thanks to a large glacier that covered most of Ohio during the Wisconsin Ice Age. However, there are sizable differences in elevation through the area, with the high point of Franklin County being 1,132 ft (345 m) above sea level near New Albany, and the low point being 670 ft (200 m) where the Scioto River leaves...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Fire Lieutenant in Columbus, OH. The base salary for Fire Lieutenant ranges from $61,179 to $91,241 with the average base salary of $74,597. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $61,248 to $91,240 with the average total cash compensation of $74,607.

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About Columbus, Ohio The confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers occurs just north-west of Downtown Columbus. Several smaller tributaries course through the Columbus....More

Columbus, Ohio area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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