As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Fire Marshal in the US is $69,778, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,342 weekly, or $5,815 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Fire Marshal in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Fire Marshal in the US vary widely, spanning from $56,639 to $83,847. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($62,901) and 75th percentile ($77,142), while top earners (90th percentile) make $83,847 per year. This $14,241 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Agility or CPR, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Fire Marshal often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 73 companies and industry startups. 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 Marshal Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Fire Marshal Salary $56,639 US May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Fire Marshal Salary $62,901 US May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Fire Marshal Salary $69,778 US May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Fire Marshal Salary $77,142 US May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Fire Marshal Salary $83,847 US May 01, 2026
25% $62,901 10% $56,639 90% $83,847 75% $77,142 $69,778 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Fire Marshal ?

A Fire Marshal or fire commissioner, in the United States and Canada, is often a member of a state, provincial or territorial government, but may be part of a building department or a separate department altogether. Fire marshals' duties vary but usually include fire code enforcement or investigating fires for origin and cause. Fire marshals may be sworn law-enforcement officers and are often experienced firefighters. In larger cities with substantially developed fire departments the local fire departments are sometimes delegated some of the duties of the fire marshal. A fire marshal's duties ...

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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 Marshal in the United States. The base salary for Fire Marshal ranges from $62,901 to $77,142 with the average base salary of $69,778. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $72,602 to $100,460 with the average total cash compensation of $82,793.
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