How much does a Deputy Fire Chief make in Baton Rouge, LA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Deputy Fire Chief in Baton Rouge, LA is $89,532. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $75,393 to a high of $115,876, with most professionals earning between $82,131 and $103,321.

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Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Deputy Fire Chief in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Deputy Fire Chief in Baton Rouge, LA. The base salary for Deputy Fire Chief ranges from $82,131 to $103,321 with the average base salary of $89,532. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $82,131 to $103,321 with the average total cash compensation of $89,532.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $89,532 $82,131 - $103,321
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $89,532 $82,131 - $103,321
* 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.
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Fire Chief LOCATION Baton Rouge, LA MINIMUM SALARY $74,421 MAXIMUM SALARY $92,554
JOB TITLE Deputy Fire Marshal LOCATION Baton Rouge, LA MINIMUM SALARY $58,896 MAXIMUM SALARY $76,976
JOB TITLE Deputy Chief LOCATION Baton Rouge, LA MINIMUM SALARY $41,730 MAXIMUM SALARY $56,443
JOB TITLE Fire Battalion Chief LOCATION Baton Rouge, LA MINIMUM SALARY $71,300 MAXIMUM SALARY $88,700
JOB TITLE Assistant Fire Chief LOCATION Baton Rouge, LA MINIMUM SALARY $82,131 MAXIMUM SALARY $103,321
JOB TITLE Deputy Chief Engineer LOCATION Baton Rouge, LA MINIMUM SALARY $262,765 MAXIMUM SALARY $327,155
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About Baton Rouge, Louisiana    Baton Rouge (/ˌbætən ˈruːʒ/ BAT-ən ROOZH; from French bâton rouge [bɑtɔ̃ ʁuʒ] (listen), meaning 'red stick') is the capital of the U.S. state of Loui....More

Baton Rouge, Louisiana  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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