Fire Chief Salary in Springfield, Illinois

Fire Chief Salary in Springfield, IL

How much does a Fire Chief make in Springfield, IL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Fire Chief in Springfield, IL is $86,448. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $76,004 to $94,522, with most professionals earning between $66,494 and $101,873.

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10th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $66,494 Springfield,IL March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $76,004 Springfield,IL March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $86,448 Springfield,IL March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $94,522 Springfield,IL March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $101,873 Springfield,IL March 01, 2025
25% $76,004 10% $66,494 90% $101,873 75% $94,522 $86,448 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 Springfield, IL. The base salary for Fire Chief ranges from $76,004 to $94,522 with the average base salary of $86,448. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $76,004 to $94,522 with the average total cash compensation of $86,448.

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About Springfield, Illinois    Springfield is the capital of the U.S. state of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County. The city's population of 116,250 as of the 2010 U.S. ....More

Springfield, Illinois  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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