Fire Chief Salary in Chicago, Illinois

Fire Chief Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Fire Chief make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Fire Chief in Chicago, IL is $100,584. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $92,613 to $116,023, with most professionals earning between $85,355 and $130,079.

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10th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $85,355 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $92,613 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $100,584 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $116,023 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $130,079 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25% $92,613 10% $85,355 90% $130,079 75% $116,023 $100,584 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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 Chicago, IL. The base salary for Fire Chief ranges from $92,613 to $116,023 with the average base salary of $100,584. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $92,613 to $116,023 with the average total cash compensation of $100,584.

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