As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Fire Chief in Arlee, MT is $76,216, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,466 weekly, or $6,351 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 Arlee, MT vary widely, spanning from $56,863 to $97,699. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($66,086) and 75th percentile ($87,461), while top earners (90th percentile) make $97,699 per year. This $21,375 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, Arlee Fire Chief often earn 9.5% 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 $56,863 Arlee, MT April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $66,086 Arlee, MT April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $76,216 Arlee, MT April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $87,461 Arlee, MT April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $97,699 Arlee, MT April 01, 2026
25% $66,086 10% $56,863 90% $97,699 75% $87,461 $76,216 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Arlee, Montana    Arlee (Salish: nɫq̓alqʷ, nɫq̓a ) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lake County, Montana, United States. The population was 602 at the 2000 census.....More

Arlee, Montana  area prices were up 3.1% from a year ago

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