Battalion Chief Salary in Birmingham, AL

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How much does a Battalion Chief make in Birmingham, AL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Battalion Chief in Birmingham, AL is $114,106. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $107,822 to $121,105, with most professionals earning between $102,100 and $127,477.

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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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Average Salary Range for Battalion Chief in Birmingham, AL

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What is the average salary for Battalion Chief in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Battalion Chief in Birmingham, AL. The base salary for Battalion Chief ranges from $107,822 to $121,105 with the average base salary of $114,106. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $107,822 to $121,105 with the average total cash compensation of $114,106.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $114,106 $107,822 - $121,105
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $114,106 $107,822 - $121,105
* 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.

Battalion Chief Salary Near Birmingham, AL

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Birmingham, AL
CITY, STATE Tuscaloosa, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,977 - $120,156 COMPARE TO Birmingham, AL
CITY, STATE Gadsden, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,991 - $122,417 COMPARE TO Birmingham, AL
CITY, STATE Decatur, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,030 - $121,339 COMPARE TO Birmingham, AL
CITY, STATE Prattville, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,730 - $115,386 COMPARE TO Birmingham, AL
CITY, STATE Tanner, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,516 - $121,885 COMPARE TO Birmingham, AL
CITY, STATE Madison, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,011 - $125,810 COMPARE TO Birmingham, AL
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About Birmingham, Alabama    Birmingham (/ˈbɜːrmɪŋhæm/ BUR-ming-ham) is a city located in the north central region of the U.S. state of Alabama. With an estimated 2017 population....More

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