As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Fire Chief in Duluth, MN is $85,555, equivalent to $41 per hour, $1,645 weekly, or $7,130 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 Duluth, MN vary widely, spanning from $63,831 to $109,669. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($74,184) and 75th percentile ($98,177), while top earners (90th percentile) make $109,669 per year. This $23,993 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, Duluth Fire Chief often earn 6.3% lower than national averages. However, Duluth currently ranks 530 statewide for Fire Chief job salary. 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 $63,831 Duluth, MN April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $74,184 Duluth, MN April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $85,555 Duluth, MN April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $98,177 Duluth, MN April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $109,669 Duluth, MN April 01, 2026
25% $74,184 10% $63,831 90% $109,669 75% $98,177 $85,555 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 Duluth, MN. The base salary for Fire Chief ranges from $74,184 to $98,177 with the average base salary of $85,555. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $93,548 to $116,638 with the average total cash compensation of $102,488.

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About Duluth, Minnesota    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 87.43 square miles (226.44 km2); 67.79 square miles (175.58 km2) is land an....More

Duluth, Minnesota  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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