How much does a Battalion Chief make in Carson City, NV?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Battalion Chief in Carson City, NV is $122,819. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $116,057 to $130,363, with most professionals earning between $109,900 and $137,231.

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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 Base Salary

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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 Carson City, NV. The base salary for Battalion Chief ranges from $116,057 to $130,363 with the average base salary of $122,819. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $116,057 to $130,363 with the average total cash compensation of $122,819.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $122,819 $116,057 - $130,363
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $122,819 $116,057 - $130,363
* 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 Carson City, NV
CITY, STATE Sun Valley, NV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,449 - $130,804 COMPARE TO Carson City, NV
CITY, STATE Reno, NV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,449 - $130,804 COMPARE TO Carson City, NV
CITY, STATE Sparks, NV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,449 - $130,804 COMPARE TO Carson City, NV
CITY, STATE Roseville, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,606 - $139,966 COMPARE TO Carson City, NV
CITY, STATE Elk Grove, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,744 - $140,121 COMPARE TO Carson City, NV
CITY, STATE Sacramento, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,929 - $140,328 COMPARE TO Carson City, NV
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Fire Battalion Chief LOCATION Carson City, NV MINIMUM SALARY $75,500 MAXIMUM SALARY $93,900
JOB TITLE Battalion Commander LOCATION Carson City, NV MINIMUM SALARY $50,026 MAXIMUM SALARY $66,354
JOB TITLE Chief Librarian LOCATION Carson City, NV MINIMUM SALARY $106,716 MAXIMUM SALARY $132,474
JOB TITLE Chief of Staff LOCATION Carson City, NV MINIMUM SALARY $198,629 MAXIMUM SALARY $256,281
JOB TITLE Chief of Anesthesiology LOCATION Carson City, NV MINIMUM SALARY $324,600 MAXIMUM SALARY $395,900
JOB TITLE Chief of Police LOCATION Carson City, NV MINIMUM SALARY $105,900 MAXIMUM SALARY $136,100
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About Carson City, Nevada    Carson City is an independent city and capital of the US state of Nevada, named after the mountain man Kit Carson. As of the 2010 census, the populati....More

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