Battalion Chief Salary in Saint Petersburg, FL

How much does a Battalion Chief make in Saint Petersburg, FL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Battalion Chief in Saint Petersburg, FL is $115,738. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $109,366 to $122,847, with most professionals earning between $103,564 and $129,319.

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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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Provides adequate feedback to staff so that they know whether their performance levels are satisfactory.

January 18, 2023

Assists in the supervision of department personnel which involves instructing, assigning, reviewing and planning work of others.

January 29, 2023

Determine percentages and decimals.

February 03, 2023

Demonstrate an open managerial style and positive attitude that impacts others in a positive way.

February 22, 2023

Set high standards for self and others.

March 14, 2023

Maintains high quality communication and interface with all County departments and divisions, co-workers and customers, and the general public.

March 20, 2023

Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation between all staff persons and departments within the County.

March 24, 2023

Supervises all department firefighting and housekeeping.

March 24, 2023

Works under stressful, high-risk conditions and with life threatening situations.

April 04, 2023

Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors.

May 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Battalion Chief in Saint Petersburg, FL

Average Base Salary

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109366

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115738

Average Total Cash Compensation

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109366

122847

115738

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 Saint Petersburg, FL. The base salary for Battalion Chief ranges from $109,366 to $122,847 with the average base salary of $115,738. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $109,366 to $122,847 with the average total cash compensation of $115,738.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$115,738	$109,366 - $122,847
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$115,738	$109,366 - $122,847

* 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 Saint Petersburg, FL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Saint Petersburg, FL
CITY, STATE Clearwater, FL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,353 - $122,833	COMPARE TO Saint Petersburg, FL
CITY, STATE Tampa, FL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,804 - $123,340	COMPARE TO Saint Petersburg, FL
CITY, STATE Brandon, FL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,804 - $123,340	COMPARE TO Saint Petersburg, FL
CITY, STATE Bradenton, FL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,999 - $122,435	COMPARE TO Saint Petersburg, FL
CITY, STATE Sarasota, FL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $110,173 - $123,754	COMPARE TO Saint Petersburg, FL
CITY, STATE Spring Hill, FL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,914 - $122,339	COMPARE TO Saint Petersburg, FL

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About Saint Petersburg, Florida

St. Petersburg is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. As of the 2015 census estimate, the population was 257,083, making it the fifth-most populous city in Florida and the largest in the state that is not a county seat (the city of Clearwater is the seat of Pinellas County). St. Petersburg is the second-largest city in the Tampa Bay Area, after Tampa. Together with Clearwater, these cities comprise the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater Metropolitan Statistical Area, the second-largest in Florida with a population of around 2.8 million. St. Petersburg is located on the Pinellas pen...

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