Deputy Fire Chief Salary in Rapid City, SD

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Deputy Fire Chief in Rapid City, SD is $83,886. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $70,638 to a high of $108,568, with most professionals earning between $76,951 and $96,805.

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Average Salary Range for Deputy Fire Chief in Rapid City, SD

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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 Rapid City, SD. The base salary for Deputy Fire Chief ranges from $76,951 to $96,805 with the average base salary of $83,886. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $76,951 to $96,805 with the average total cash compensation of $83,886.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $83,886 $76,951 - $96,805
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $83,886 $76,951 - $96,805
* 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.

Deputy Fire Chief Salary Near Rapid City, SD

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Deadwood, SD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,654 - $95,173 COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Gillette, WY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,447 - $98,687 COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Pierre, SD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,852 - $91,649 COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Casper, WY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,546 - $103,843 COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Sheridan, WY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,408 - $103,669 COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Dickinson, ND AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,699 - $106,552 COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
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About Rapid City, South Dakota    Rapid City is located at 44°04′34″N 103°13′42″W / 44.076188°N 103.228299°W / 44.076188; -103.228299. The downtown elevation of Rapid City is 3,202 ....More

Rapid City, South Dakota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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