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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Fire Chief/Fire
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Graham Robinson holds the role of Fire Chief at Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $232,796.
Deputy Fire Chief/Fire
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Dwayne Church works as a Deputy Fire Chief for Fire. Dwayne earned $165,621 in 2026.
Deputy Fire Chief/Fire
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Alex Gossett is a Deputy Fire Chief at Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $158,746.
Deputy Fire Chief/Fire
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At Fire, Carol Key serves as a Deputy Fire Chief. Their 2026 pay totaled $154,629.
Fire Marshal/Fire
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Timothy Henshaw holds the role of Fire Marshal at Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $154,540.
Assistant Fire Chief/Fire
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Michael Combs works as a Assistant Fire Chief for Fire. Michael earned $136,241 in 2026.
Assistant Fire Chief/Fire
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At Fire, Bradley Shumate serves as a Assistant Fire Chief. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,646.
Assistant Fire Chief/Fire
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Bryan Vickery works as a Assistant Fire Chief for Fire. Bryan earned $131,619 in 2026.
Assistant Fire Chief/Fire
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Daniel Faulk is a Assistant Fire Chief at Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $131,599.
Assistant Fire Chief/Fire
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Christopher Susi holds the role of Assistant Fire Chief at Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $131,599.
Assistant Fire Chief/Fire
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At Fire, Bryan Wells serves as a Assistant Fire Chief. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,599.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fire
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William Van Wert works as a Battalion Fire Chief for Fire. William earned $127,889 in 2026.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fire
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Christopher Johnson works as a Battalion Fire Chief for Fire. Christopher earned $124,072 in 2026.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fire
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James Williams is a Battalion Fire Chief at Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $123,790.
Assistant Fire Chief/Fire
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At Fire, Andrew Jones serves as a Assistant Fire Chief. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,373.