What is the salary range of Battalion Chief?

As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Battalion Chief in Grand Rapids, MI is $117,991. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $111,491 to $125,226, with most professionals earning between $105,573 and $131,814.

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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 Grand Rapids, MI. The base salary for Battalion Chief ranges from $111,491 to $125,226 with the average base salary of $117,991. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $111,491 to $125,226 with the average total cash compensation of $117,991.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $117,991 $111,491 - $125,226
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $117,991 $111,491 - $125,226
* 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 Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Wyoming, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,468 - $125,201 COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Muskegon, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,503 - $120,747 COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Kalamazoo, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,166 - $125,984 COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Battle Creek, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,905 - $127,938 COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Lansing, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,261 - $124,968 COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Benton Harbor, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,204 - $124,904 COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
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About Grand Rapids, Michigan    Grand Rapids is the second-largest city in Michigan, and the largest city in West Michigan. It is on the Grand River about 30 miles (48 km) east of La....More

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