Battalion Chief Salary in San Diego, CA

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How much does a Battalion Chief make in San Diego, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Battalion Chief in San Diego, CA is $131,121. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $123,902 to $139,175, with most professionals earning between $117,329 and $146,507.

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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 San Diego, CA

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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 San Diego, CA. The base salary for Battalion Chief ranges from $123,902 to $139,175 with the average base salary of $131,121. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $123,902 to $139,175 with the average total cash compensation of $131,121.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $131,121 $123,902 - $139,175
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $131,121 $123,902 - $139,175
* 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 San Diego, CA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,128 - $139,429 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,497 - $139,844 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,805 - $139,066 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,676 - $140,045 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,805 - $139,066 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,820 - $141,330 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
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