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Division Fire Chief at Charlotte Fire Department, Administration

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

1 employee holds this title in Charlotte Fire Department, Administration. Median total compensation for the role is $158,377, above the department median of $86,840.

Employees
1
Total payroll
$158.4K
Role median
$158,377
Agency median
$86,840
Comparison
Above

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This role across City of Charlotte

Division Fire Chief is held in 6 City of Charlotte departments. In Charlotte Fire Department, Administration, the median of $158,377 ranks #1 of 6.

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Median total compensation for the Division Fire Chief role in other City of Charlottedepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Division Fire Chief beyond City of Charlotte

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In City of Charlotte, the median of $158,377 ranks #2 of 2. See Division Fire Chief across all of City of Charlotte →

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City of Buffalo
$207,911 · 8

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Employees with this title

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Jonah Smith

Division Fire Chief/Charlotte Fire Department, Administration

2026 total comp
$158,377
Sub-department
Fire
Base pay
$158,377
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,377
Hourly rate
$76
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
158377.44
Quarter
2
Record ID
155
Year
2,026

Jonah Smith is a Division Fire Chief at Charlotte Fire Department, Administration within Fire. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $158,377.