As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Fire Chief in Altha, FL is $81,060, equivalent to $39 per hour, $1,559 weekly, or $6,755 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Fire Chief in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Fire Chief in Altha, FL vary widely, spanning from $60,479 to $103,876. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($70,287) and 75th percentile ($93,003), while top earners (90th percentile) make $103,876 per year. This $22,716 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, Altha Fire Chief often earn 4.0% 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 $60,479 Altha, FL June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $70,287 Altha, FL June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $81,060 Altha, FL June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $93,003 Altha, FL June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $103,876 Altha, FL June 01, 2026
25% $70,287 10% $60,479 90% $103,876 75% $93,003 $81,060 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Altha, Florida    Altha is a small town in Calhoun County, Florida, United States. The population was 536 at the 2010 census. This is an increase from 506 as of 2000[up....More

Altha, Florida  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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