How much does a Deputy Fire Chief make in Seattle, WA?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Deputy Fire Chief in Seattle, WA is $104,463. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $87,959 to a high of $135,203, with most professionals earning between $95,824 and $120,554.

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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 Seattle, WA. The base salary for Deputy Fire Chief ranges from $95,824 to $120,554 with the average base salary of $104,463. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $95,824 to $120,554 with the average total cash compensation of $104,463.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $104,463 $95,824 - $120,554
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $104,463 $95,824 - $120,554
* 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 Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Kent, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $93,579 - $117,729 COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Bellevue, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,824 - $120,554 COMPARE TO Seattle, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Renton, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,729 - $120,434 COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Federal Way, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $93,761 - $117,958 COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Auburn, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $93,761 - $117,958 COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Bremerton, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,073 - $118,351 COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Fire Chief LOCATION Seattle, WA MINIMUM SALARY $86,613 MAXIMUM SALARY $107,717
JOB TITLE Deputy Fire Marshal LOCATION Seattle, WA MINIMUM SALARY $68,723 MAXIMUM SALARY $89,820
JOB TITLE Deputy Chief LOCATION Seattle, WA MINIMUM SALARY $48,689 MAXIMUM SALARY $65,859
JOB TITLE Fire Battalion Chief LOCATION Seattle, WA MINIMUM SALARY $83,000 MAXIMUM SALARY $103,200
JOB TITLE Assistant Fire Chief LOCATION Seattle, WA MINIMUM SALARY $95,824 MAXIMUM SALARY $120,554
JOB TITLE Deputy Chief of Staff LOCATION Seattle, WA MINIMUM SALARY $257,549 MAXIMUM SALARY $390,850
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