Fire Chief Salary in Austin, Texas

Fire Chief Salary in Austin, TX

How much does a Fire Chief make in Austin, TX?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Fire Chief in Austin, TX is $96,445. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $88,808 to $111,266, with most professionals earning between $81,855 and $124,759.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $81,855 Austin,TX March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $88,808 Austin,TX March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $96,445 Austin,TX March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $111,266 Austin,TX March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $124,759 Austin,TX March 01, 2025
25% $88,808 10% $81,855 90% $124,759 75% $111,266 $96,445 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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A fire chief is a top executive rank or commanding officer in a fire department....

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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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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 Chief in Austin, TX. The base salary for Fire Chief ranges from $88,808 to $111,266 with the average base salary of $96,445. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $88,808 to $111,266 with the average total cash compensation of $96,445.

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About Austin, Texas    Austin is the capital of the U.S. state of Texas and the seat of Travis County, with portions extending into Hays and Williamson counties. It is the 1....More

Austin, Texas  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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