As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Fire Chief in Brenham, TX is $88,320, equivalent to $42 per hour, $1,698 weekly, or $7,360 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 Brenham, TX vary widely, spanning from $65,894 to $113,214. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($76,581) and 75th percentile ($101,350), while top earners (90th percentile) make $113,214 per year. This $24,769 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, Brenham Fire Chief often earn 1.5% 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 $65,894 Brenham, TX April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $76,581 Brenham, TX April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $88,320 Brenham, TX April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $101,350 Brenham, TX April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $113,214 Brenham, TX April 01, 2026
25% $76,581 10% $65,894 90% $113,214 75% $101,350 $88,320 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Brenham, Texas    Brenham is a city in east-central Texas in Washington County, United States, with a population of 15,716 according to the 2010 U.S. census. It is the ....More

Brenham, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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