How much does a Fire Chief make in Fort Worth, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Fire Chief in Fort Worth, TX is $86,840. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $76,348 to $94,951, with most professionals earning between $66,796 and $102,336.

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 $66,796 Fort Worth,TX April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $76,348 Fort Worth,TX April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $86,840 Fort Worth,TX April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $94,951 Fort Worth,TX April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $102,336 Fort Worth,TX April 01, 2025
25% $76,348 10% $66,796 90% $102,336 75% $94,951 $86,840 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 Fort Worth, TX. The base salary for Fire Chief ranges from $76,348 to $94,951 with the average base salary of $86,840. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $76,348 to $94,951 with the average total cash compensation of $86,840.

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About Fort Worth, Texas    Fort Worth is located in North Texas, and has a generally humid subtropical climate. It is part of the Cross Timbers region; this region is a boundary....More

Fort Worth, Texas  area prices were up 2.2% from a year ago

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