How much does a Fire Chief make in Seattle, WA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Fire Chief in Seattle, WA is $98,515. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $86,613 to $107,717, with most professionals earning between $75,776 and $116,094.

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Fire Chief Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $75,776 Seattle,WA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $86,613 Seattle,WA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $98,515 Seattle,WA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $107,717 Seattle,WA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $116,094 Seattle,WA April 01, 2025
25% $86,613 10% $75,776 90% $116,094 75% $107,717 $98,515 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 Seattle, WA. The base salary for Fire Chief ranges from $86,613 to $107,717 with the average base salary of $98,515. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $86,613 to $107,717 with the average total cash compensation of $98,515.

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