City of Greensboro / Fire
Agency file
The Fire provides fire protection and emergency response, including prevention, inspection, rescue, and medical aid.
In 2026, this agency had 596 employees with median total compensation of $74,255; the highest distinct record was $232,796.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 596 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($74,255) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $93,972 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $58,691. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
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Record list
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Deputy Fire Marshal/Fire
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Nicholas Jackson holds the role of Deputy Fire Marshal at Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,513.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fire
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Michael Zimmerman works as a Battalion Fire Chief for Fire. Michael earned $107,513 in 2026.