How much does a Fire Chief make in Topeka, KS?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Fire Chief in Topeka, KS is $81,342. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $71,514 to $88,939, with most professionals earning between $62,566 and $95,856.

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Fire Chief Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $62,566 Topeka,KS April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $71,514 Topeka,KS April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $81,342 Topeka,KS April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $88,939 Topeka,KS April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $95,856 Topeka,KS April 01, 2025
25% $71,514 10% $62,566 90% $95,856 75% $88,939 $81,342 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 Topeka, KS. The base salary for Fire Chief ranges from $71,514 to $88,939 with the average base salary of $81,342. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $71,514 to $88,939 with the average total cash compensation of $81,342.

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About Topeka, Kansas    Topeka (/toʊˈpiːkə/; Kansa: Tó Pee Kuh) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Kansas and the seat of Shawnee County. It is situated along the Kans....More

Topeka, Kansas  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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