As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Fire Chief in Algoma, WI is $84,048, equivalent to $40 per hour, $1,616 weekly, or $7,004 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Fire Chief in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Fire Chief in Algoma, WI vary widely, spanning from $62,706 to $107,737. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($72,877) and 75th percentile ($96,448), while top earners (90th percentile) make $107,737 per year. This $23,571 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Emergency Services, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Algoma Fire Chief often earn 4.2% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Fire Chief Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $62,706 Algoma, WI April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $72,877 Algoma, WI April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $84,048 Algoma, WI April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $96,448 Algoma, WI April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $107,737 Algoma, WI April 01, 2026
25% $72,877 10% $62,706 90% $107,737 75% $96,448 $84,048 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Algoma, Wisconsin    Algoma is a city in Kewaunee County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 3,167 at the 2010 census. Algoma is part of the Green Bay Metro....More

Algoma, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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