Fire Chief Salary in Knoxville, Tennessee

Fire Chief Salary in Knoxville, TN

How much does a Fire Chief make in Knoxville, TN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Fire Chief in Knoxville, TN is $81,769. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $71,890 to $89,406, with most professionals earning between $62,895 and $96,360.

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10th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $62,895 Knoxville,TN April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $71,890 Knoxville,TN April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $81,769 Knoxville,TN April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $89,406 Knoxville,TN April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $96,360 Knoxville,TN April 01, 2025
25% $71,890 10% $62,895 90% $96,360 75% $89,406 $81,769 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 Knoxville, TN. The base salary for Fire Chief ranges from $71,890 to $89,406 with the average base salary of $81,769. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $71,890 to $89,406 with the average total cash compensation of $81,769.

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About Knoxville, Tennessee    Knoxville is a city in the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Knox County. The city had an estimated population of 186,239 in 2016 and a ....More

Knoxville, Tennessee  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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