How much does a Fire Chief make in New Orleans, LA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Fire Chief in New Orleans, LA is $84,942. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $74,679 to $92,876, with most professionals earning between $65,336 and $100,099.

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Fire Chief Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $65,336 New Orleans,LA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $74,679 New Orleans,LA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $84,942 New Orleans,LA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $92,876 New Orleans,LA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $100,099 New Orleans,LA April 01, 2025
25% $74,679 10% $65,336 90% $100,099 75% $92,876 $84,942 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 New Orleans, LA. The base salary for Fire Chief ranges from $74,679 to $92,876 with the average base salary of $84,942. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $74,679 to $92,876 with the average total cash compensation of $84,942.

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About New Orleans, Louisiana    New Orleans (/ɔːrˈliːnz, ˈɔːrl(i)ənz/, locally /ˈɔːrlənz/; French: La Nouvelle-Orléans [la nuvɛlɔʁleɑ̃] (listen)) is a consolidated city-parish locate....More

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