Fire Chief Salary in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Fire Chief Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

How much does a Fire Chief make in Cedar Rapids, IA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Fire Chief in Cedar Rapids, IA is $85,272. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $74,969 to $93,236, with most professionals earning between $65,590 and $100,487.

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10th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $65,590 Cedar Rapids,IA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $74,969 Cedar Rapids,IA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $85,272 Cedar Rapids,IA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $93,236 Cedar Rapids,IA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $100,487 Cedar Rapids,IA April 01, 2025
25% $74,969 10% $65,590 90% $100,487 75% $93,236 $85,272 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Fire Chief in Cedar Rapids, IA. The base salary for Fire Chief ranges from $74,969 to $93,236 with the average base salary of $85,272. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $74,969 to $93,236 with the average total cash compensation of $85,272.

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About Cedar Rapids, Iowa    The city is divided into four quadrants, used in addressing. 1st Avenue (U.S. Route 151 Business) divides the north and south sides of the city, and t....More

Cedar Rapids, Iowa  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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