How much does a Battalion Chief make in Macon, GA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Battalion Chief in Macon, GA is $109,710. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $103,668 to $116,439, with most professionals earning between $98,167 and $122,565.

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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 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 Macon, GA. The base salary for Battalion Chief ranges from $103,668 to $116,439 with the average base salary of $109,710. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $103,668 to $116,439 with the average total cash compensation of $109,710.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $109,710 $103,668 - $116,439
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $109,710 $103,668 - $116,439
* 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 Macon, GA
CITY, STATE Columbus, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,302 - $114,905 COMPARE TO Macon, GA
CITY, STATE Athens, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,497 - $126,355 COMPARE TO Macon, GA
CITY, STATE Atlanta, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,307 - $127,265 COMPARE TO Macon, GA
CITY, STATE Roswell, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,879 - $126,784 COMPARE TO Macon, GA
CITY, STATE Albany, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,904 - $115,581 COMPARE TO Macon, GA
CITY, STATE Marietta, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,983 - $126,901 COMPARE TO Macon, GA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Fire Battalion Chief LOCATION Macon, GA MINIMUM SALARY $67,300 MAXIMUM SALARY $83,600
JOB TITLE Battalion Commander LOCATION Macon, GA MINIMUM SALARY $44,619 MAXIMUM SALARY $59,176
JOB TITLE Chief Librarian LOCATION Macon, GA MINIMUM SALARY $95,037 MAXIMUM SALARY $117,976
JOB TITLE Chief of Staff LOCATION Macon, GA MINIMUM SALARY $176,890 MAXIMUM SALARY $228,232
JOB TITLE Chief of Anesthesiology LOCATION Macon, GA MINIMUM SALARY $289,000 MAXIMUM SALARY $352,600
JOB TITLE Chief of Police LOCATION Macon, GA MINIMUM SALARY $94,300 MAXIMUM SALARY $121,200
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About Macon, Georgia    Macon (/ˈmeɪkən/), officially Macon–Bibb County, is a consolidated city-county located in the state of Georgia, United States. Macon lies near the geo....More

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