What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Fire Chief's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Assistant Fire Chief's salary?

An Assistant Fire Chief's salary grows with experience: starting around $83,266 for beginners, reaching about $85,339 at mid-level, and approach $91,307 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Fire Chief?

Assistant Fire Chief salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Fire Chief roles are District of Columbia $94,008, California $93,651, Massachusetts $92,403. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Fire Chief roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Fire Chief level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Chief Engineer: $298,400; Chief Physician Assistant: $111,694; Assistant Chief: $93,801; Fire Chief: $89,212; Deputy Fire Chief: $86,331.

Assistant Fire Chief Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Assistant Fire Chief make in Rhode Island?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Fire Chief in Rhode Island is $88,030 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

However, an Assistant Fire Chief's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $113,069
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,527 to $101,136
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,055

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Assistant Fire Chief Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,136	$8,428	$1,945	$49
Average	$88,030	$7,336	$1,693	$42
25th Percentile	$76,527	$6,377	$1,472	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Fire Chief Salaries

An Assistant Fire Chief's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Fire Chief Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Fire Chief's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $83,266
Early Career (1-2 years): $84,130
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $85,339
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $87,452
Expert (over 8 years): $91,307

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Assistant Fire Chief	$83,266
Intermediate Level Assistant Fire Chief	$84,130
Senior Level Assistant Fire Chief	$85,339
Specialist Level Assistant Fire Chief	$87,452
Expert Level Assistant Fire Chief	$91,307

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How Do Assistant Fire Chief Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Assistant Fire Chieves. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $94,008.
California: $93,651.
Massachusetts: $92,403.

District of Columbia $94,008 California $93,651 Massachusetts $92,403 Washington $92,063 New Jersey $92,030 Alaska $91,911 Connecticut $90,739 New York $90,263

Hawaii $88,744 Rhode Island $88,030 Maryland $87,546 Minnesota $86,884 Colorado $86,629 Illinois $86,545 Oregon $86,222 Delaware $85,984

New Hampshire $85,835 Virginia $85,500 Pennsylvania $84,524 Nevada $84,031 North Dakota $83,870 Michigan $83,615 Wisconsin $83,522 Vermont $83,335

Texas $82,817 Maine $82,783 Arizona $82,732 Ohio $82,673 Georgia $81,892 Indiana $81,501 Wyoming $81,425 Utah $81,306

Iowa $81,255 Kansas $80,847 Louisiana $80,729 North Carolina $80,686 Missouri $80,669 Florida $80,338 Montana $80,160 Nebraska $79,990

Kentucky $79,896 South Carolina $79,557 Tennessee $79,345 Idaho $79,260 New Mexico $78,640 Oklahoma $78,504 Alabama $78,003 South Dakota $77,162

Arkansas $76,704 West Virginia $76,458 Mississippi $75,719

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Fire Chieves

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $89,131
Albion: $88,378
Ashaway: $88,962

Adamsville, RI $89,131 Albion, RI $88,378 Ashaway, RI $88,962 Barrington, RI $88,145 Block Island, RI $88,636 Bradford, RI $88,908 Bristol, RI $88,485 Carolina, RI $88,761

Charlestown, RI $88,794 Chepachet, RI $88,617 Clayville, RI $88,370 Coventry, RI $88,374 West Greenwich, RI $88,618 East Greenwich, RI $88,315 Exeter, RI $88,593 Fiskeville, RI $88,143

Forestdale, RI $88,823 Foster, RI $88,570 Glendale, RI $88,829 Greene, RI $88,687 Greenville, RI $88,177 Harmony, RI $88,291 Harrisville, RI $88,791 Hope, RI $88,199

Hope Valley, RI $88,884 Hopkinton, RI $89,001 Jamestown, RI $88,704 Kenyon, RI $88,750 Little Compton, RI $89,117 Manville, RI $88,494 Mapleville, RI $88,634 Newport, RI $88,793

Middletown, RI $88,832 North Kingstown, RI $88,467 North Scituate, RI $88,292 Oakland, RI $88,730 Pascoag, RI $88,850 Pawtucket, RI $88,013 Central Falls, RI $88,053 Cumberland, RI $88,553

Lincoln, RI $88,141 Portsmouth, RI $88,784 Prudence Island, RI $88,601 Rockville, RI $88,987 Saunderstown, RI $88,650 Shannock, RI $88,756 Slatersville, RI $88,823 Slocum, RI $88,648

Tiverton, RI $89,054 Wakefield, RI $88,726 Kingston, RI $88,692 Narragansett, RI $88,750 Peace Dale, RI $88,715 Warren, RI $88,373 Warwick, RI $88,126 Westerly, RI $88,983

West Kingston, RI $88,720 West Warwick, RI $88,234 Wood River Junction, RI $88,846 Woonsocket, RI $88,828 North Smithfield, RI $88,626 Wyoming, RI $88,756 Providence, RI $87,988 Cranston, RI $88,000

North Providence, RI $88,010 East Providence, RI $87,994 Riverside, RI $88,022 Rumford, RI $88,009 Smithfield, RI $88,188 Johnston, RI $88,040

Assistant Fire Chief Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Fire Chief's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$76,527

Average $88,030/year

$101,136

$6,377

Average $7,336/month

$8,428

$1,472

Average $1,693/week

$1,945

$37

Average $42/hour

$49

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,136	$8,428	$1,945	$49
Average	$88,030	$7,336	$1,693	$42
25th Percentile	$76,527	$6,377	$1,472	$37

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