Fire Chief Salary in Norfolk, Virginia

Fire Chief Salary in Norfolk, VA

How much does a Fire Chief make in Norfolk, VA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Fire Chief in Norfolk, VA is $91,768. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $84,502 to $105,871, with most professionals earning between $77,886 and $118,710.

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10th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $77,886 Norfolk,VA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $84,502 Norfolk,VA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $91,768 Norfolk,VA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $105,871 Norfolk,VA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $118,710 Norfolk,VA March 01, 2025
25% $84,502 10% $77,886 90% $118,710 75% $105,871 $91,768 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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Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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105871
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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 Norfolk, VA. The base salary for Fire Chief ranges from $84,502 to $105,871 with the average base salary of $91,768. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $84,502 to $105,871 with the average total cash compensation of $91,768.

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About Norfolk, Virginia    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 96 square miles (250 km2), of which 54 square miles (140 km2) is land and 4....More

Norfolk, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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