What is the salary range of Battalion Chief?

As of December 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Battalion Chief in Albany, NY is $123,225. While Salary.com is seeing that Battalion Chief salary in Albany, NY can go up to $137,669 or down to $110,266, but most earn between $116,442 and $130,785. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Battalion Chief in the United States.

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What is a Battalion Chief?

A Battalion Chief is the rank and title of a subordinate fire chief or commanding officer in the firefighting command structure. The title of Battalion Chief is usually synonymous with firefighting in the United States and Canada. A Battalion Chief is the lowest chief officer in a fire department's rank structure, above rank-and-file fire station and fire company officers. A Battalion Chief commands a firefighting battalion, similar to a military battalion. A battalion consists of several fire stations and multiple fire companies. A Battalion Chief has command over each fire station's office...

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What is the average salary for Battalion Chief in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Battalion Chief in Albany, NY. The base salary for Battalion Chief ranges from $116,442 to $130,785 with the average base salary of $123,225. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $116,442 to $130,785 with the average total cash compensation of $123,225.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $123,225 $116,442 - $130,785
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $123,225 $116,442 - $130,785
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Schenectady, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,135 - $130,441 COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Troy, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,373 - $130,708 COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Nassau, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $126,113 - $141,647 COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Pittsfield, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,115 - $131,541 COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Bennington, VT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,007 - $130,297 COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Poughkeepsie, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,554 - $138,774 COMPARE TO Albany, NY
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About Albany, New York    Albany (/ˈɔːlbəni/ (listen) ALL-bə-nee) is the capital of the U.S. state of New York and the seat of Albany County. Albany is located on the west bank....More

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