Fire Chief Salary in Rochester, New York

Fire Chief Salary in Rochester, NY

How much does a Fire Chief make in Rochester, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Fire Chief in Rochester, NY is $87,420. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $76,858 to $95,585, with most professionals earning between $67,242 and $103,018.

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10th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $67,242 Rochester,NY April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $76,858 Rochester,NY April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $87,420 Rochester,NY April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $95,585 Rochester,NY April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $103,018 Rochester,NY April 01, 2025
25% $76,858 10% $67,242 90% $103,018 75% $95,585 $87,420 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 Rochester, NY. The base salary for Fire Chief ranges from $76,858 to $95,585 with the average base salary of $87,420. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $76,858 to $95,585 with the average total cash compensation of $87,420.

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About Rochester, New York    Rochester is at 43°9′56″N 77°36′41″W / 43.16556°N 77.61139°W / 43.16556; -77.61139 (43.165496, −77.611504). The city is about 73 miles (120 km) eas....More

Rochester, New York  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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