How much does a Fire Chief make in Cleveland, OH?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Fire Chief in Cleveland, OH is $86,796. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $76,309 to $94,902, with most professionals earning between $66,762 and $102,283.

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Fire Chief Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $66,762 Cleveland,OH April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $76,309 Cleveland,OH April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $86,796 Cleveland,OH April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $94,902 Cleveland,OH April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $102,283 Cleveland,OH April 01, 2025
25% $76,309 10% $66,762 90% $102,283 75% $94,902 $86,796 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 Cleveland, OH. The base salary for Fire Chief ranges from $76,309 to $94,902 with the average base salary of $86,796. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $76,309 to $94,902 with the average total cash compensation of $86,796.

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About Cleveland, Ohio    Cleveland (/ˈkliːvlənd/ KLEEV-lənd) is a major city in the U.S. state of Ohio, and the county seat of Cuyahoga County. The city proper has a populatio....More

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