As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Fire Marshal in District of Columbia is $77,324, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,487 weekly, or $6,444 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 District of Columbia vary widely, spanning from $62,780 to $92,933. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($69,711) and 75th percentile ($85,494), while top earners (90th percentile) make $92,933 per year. This $15,783 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% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 73 companies. However, District of Columbia currently ranks 1 nationwide for Fire Marshal 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 Marshal Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Fire Marshal Salary $62,780 DC September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Fire Marshal Salary $69,711 DC September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Fire Marshal Salary $77,324 DC September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Fire Marshal Salary $85,494 DC September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Fire Marshal Salary $92,933 DC September 01, 2026
25% $69,711 10% $62,780 90% $92,933 75% $85,494 $77,324 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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Location Naval Anacost Annex, DC Avg. Salary $90,399 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Parcel Return Service, DC Avg. Salary $90,402 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Washington, DC Avg. Salary $90,403 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Washington Navy Yard, DC Avg. Salary $90,402 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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