As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Fire Chief in Springfield, MA is $92,441, equivalent to $44 per hour, $1,778 weekly, or $7,703 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Fire Chief in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Fire Chief in Springfield, MA vary widely, spanning from $68,968 to $118,496. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($80,154) and 75th percentile ($106,079), while top earners (90th percentile) make $118,496 per year. This $25,925 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Emergency Services, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Springfield Fire Chief often earn 4.8% higher than national averages. However, Springfield currently ranks 253 statewide for Fire Chief job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Fire Chief Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $68,968 Springfield, MA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $80,154 Springfield, MA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $92,441 Springfield, MA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $106,079 Springfield, MA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $118,496 Springfield, MA April 01, 2026
25% $80,154 10% $68,968 90% $118,496 75% $106,079 $92,441 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 Springfield, MA. The base salary for Fire Chief ranges from $80,154 to $106,079 with the average base salary of $92,441. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $101,077 to $126,025 with the average total cash compensation of $110,737.

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About Springfield, Massachusetts    Springfield is located at 42°6′45″N 72°32′51″W / 42.11250°N 72.54750°W / 42.11250; -72.54750 (42.112411, −72.547455). According to the United State....More

Springfield, Massachusetts  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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