How much does a Fire Chief make in Tucson, AZ?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Fire Chief in Tucson, AZ is $84,577. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $74,358 to $92,476, with most professionals earning between $65,055 and $99,668.

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 $65,055 Tucson,AZ March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $74,358 Tucson,AZ March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $84,577 Tucson,AZ March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $92,476 Tucson,AZ March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $99,668 Tucson,AZ March 01, 2025
25% $74,358 10% $65,055 90% $99,668 75% $92,476 $84,577 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 Tucson, AZ. The base salary for Fire Chief ranges from $74,358 to $92,476 with the average base salary of $84,577. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $74,358 to $92,476 with the average total cash compensation of $84,577.

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About Tucson, Arizona    Tucson (/ˈtuːsɒn, tuːˈsɒn/) is a city and the county seat of Pima County, Arizona, United States, and home to the University of Arizona. The 2010 Unit....More

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