Fire Chief Salary in Richmond, Virginia

Fire Chief Salary in Richmond, VA

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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Fire Chief in Richmond, VA is $86,734. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $76,254 to $94,834, with most professionals earning between $66,714 and $102,209.

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10th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $66,714 Richmond,VA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $76,254 Richmond,VA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $86,734 Richmond,VA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $94,834 Richmond,VA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $102,209 Richmond,VA April 01, 2025
25% $76,254 10% $66,714 90% $102,209 75% $94,834 $86,734 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 Richmond, VA. The base salary for Fire Chief ranges from $76,254 to $94,834 with the average base salary of $86,734. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $76,254 to $94,834 with the average total cash compensation of $86,734.

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About Richmond, Virginia    Richmond (/ˈrɪtʃmənd/) is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. It is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical ....More

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

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