Fire Chief Salary in Reading, Pennsylvania

Fire Chief Salary in Reading, PA

How much does a Fire Chief make in Reading, PA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Fire Chief in Reading, PA is $87,954. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $77,328 to $96,169, with most professionals earning between $67,653 and $103,648.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $67,653 Reading,PA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $77,328 Reading,PA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $87,954 Reading,PA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $96,169 Reading,PA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $103,648 Reading,PA April 01, 2025
25% $77,328 10% $67,653 90% $103,648 75% $96,169 $87,954 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 Reading, PA. The base salary for Fire Chief ranges from $77,328 to $96,169 with the average base salary of $87,954. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $77,328 to $96,169 with the average total cash compensation of $87,954.

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About Reading, Pennsylvania    Reading (/ˈrɛdɪŋ/ RED-ing; Pennsylvania German: Reddin) is a city in and the county seat of Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. With a populati....More

Reading, Pennsylvania  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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