California / Forestry and Fire Protection / Battalion Chief

Job-title file

Battalion Chief

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

704 employees hold this title in Forestry and Fire Protection. Median total compensation for the role is $203,633, above the department median of $111,787.

Employees: 704
Total payroll: $140.3M
Role median: $203,633
Agency median: $111,787
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

-$401$330,611+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 704 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Battalion Chief pay vs. California

Across all employers in California, the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers — about 8,170 people — is $127,630. Forestry and Fire Protection pays a median base salary of $104,628 for this role, 18% below that figure — about the 29th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Forestry and Fire Protection sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$80,910

$100,450

$127,630

$169,380

$204,160

Forestry and Fire Protection median · $104,628

The bar is the range of annual wages for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers across every employer in California, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Forestry and Fire Protection’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers — about 99,140 people — is $93,530. Forestry and Fire Protection’s median base salary is 12% above that national figure, about the 61st percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$53,430

$72,140

$93,530

$119,500

$140,010

Forestry and Fire Protection median · $104,628

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the California range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 636 of 704 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Forestry and Fire Protection is $203,633, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare jurisdictions

Battalion Chief beyond California

This role is reported in 7 jurisdictions. In California, the median of $203,633 ranks #3 of 7. See Battalion Chief across all of California →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

$422,208 · 26

$231,236 · 390

$186,894 · 30

$186,594 · 5

City of Salt Lake City

$143,802 · 21

City of Pittsburgh

$31,480 · 18

Median total compensation for comparable Battalion Chiefroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Erik Bryant

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$280,360

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $113,660
Overtime: $108,393
Other pay: $58,307
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $280,360
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Humboldt
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,930
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421119723007
Salary Total: $9,482
Total Pay: $280,360

Erik Bryant holds the role of Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $280,360. They are represented by R08.

Tyler Attebury

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2024 total comp

$280,126

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $95,994
Overtime: $127,664
Other pay: $56,468
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $280,126
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Tulare
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,712
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424169723070
Salary Total: $9,298
Total Pay: $280,126

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Tyler Attebury serves as a Battalion Chief within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $280,126. They are represented by R08.

Brent Norwine

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2024 total comp

$279,969

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $100,523
Overtime: $121,534
Other pay: $57,913
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $279,969
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Riverside
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,712
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423469723001
Salary Total: $9,646
Total Pay: $279,969

Brent Norwine holds the role of Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $279,969. Union affiliation: R08.

William Bryant

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2024 total comp

$279,830

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $98,712
Overtime: $123,063
Other pay: $58,056
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $279,830
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Riverside
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,712
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424019723002
Salary Total: $9,472
Total Pay: $279,830

William Bryant is a Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $279,830. They are represented by R08.

Michael Deleo

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$279,408

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $115,782
Overtime: $115,209
Other pay: $48,418
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $279,408
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Monterey
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,930
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424199723603
Salary Total: $9,660
Total Pay: $279,408

Michael Deleo is a Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $279,408. Union affiliation: R08.

Christopher Mertens

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$277,358

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $105,436
Overtime: $130,184
Other pay: $41,738
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $277,358
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Placer
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,482
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5422169723606
Salary Total: $9,076
Total Pay: $277,358

Christopher Mertens holds the role of Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $277,358. They are represented by R08.

Charles Bloxham Iii

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$276,785

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $115,782
Overtime: $112,730
Other pay: $48,274
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $276,785
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Monterey
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,930
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424199723087
Salary Total: $9,660
Total Pay: $276,785

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Charles Bloxham Iii serves as a Battalion Chief within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $276,785. They are represented by R08.

Robert Wettstein

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$276,354

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $106,334
Overtime: $128,587
Other pay: $41,434
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $276,354
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Napa
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,930
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421149723013
Salary Total: $8,857
Total Pay: $276,354

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Robert Wettstein serves as a Battalion Chief within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $276,354. Their bargaining unit is R08.

David Hibdon

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$275,268

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $110,010
Overtime: $122,479
Other pay: $42,780
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $275,268
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: San Mateo
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,930
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421179723606
Salary Total: $9,214
Total Pay: $275,268

At Forestry and Fire Protection, David Hibdon serves as a Battalion Chief within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $275,268. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Josh Silveira

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$275,018

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $110,184
Overtime: $118,787
Other pay: $46,047
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $275,018
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Monterey
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,930
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424199723089
Salary Total: $9,214
Total Pay: $275,018

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Josh Silveira serves as a Battalion Chief within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $275,018. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Jeffrey Delahunty

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$274,550

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $100,860
Overtime: $134,318
Other pay: $39,372
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $274,550
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Riverside
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,078
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423129723094
Salary Total: $8,511
Total Pay: $274,550

Jeffrey Delahunty works as a Battalion Chief for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Jeffrey earned $274,550 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Joseph Felix

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$274,064

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $113,682
Overtime: $116,105
Other pay: $44,277
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $274,064
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Mariposa
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,930
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424149723301
Salary Total: $9,482
Total Pay: $274,064

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Joseph Felix serves as a Battalion Chief within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $274,064. Union affiliation: R08.

Matthew Franklin

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$274,005

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $102,606
Overtime: $127,084
Other pay: $44,315
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $274,005
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,079
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423139723904
Salary Total: $8,593
Total Pay: $274,005

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Matthew Franklin serves as a Battalion Chief within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $274,005. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Matthew Kirkhart

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$273,112

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $113,969
Overtime: $104,233
Other pay: $54,910
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $273,112
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,930
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423139723004
Salary Total: $9,303
Total Pay: $273,112

Matthew Kirkhart works as a Battalion Chief for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $273,112 in 2025. Union affiliation: R08.

John Clark

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$272,156

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $101,120
Overtime: $127,932
Other pay: $43,104
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $272,156
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,483
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423149723607
Salary Total: $8,521
Total Pay: $272,156

At Forestry and Fire Protection, John Clark serves as a Battalion Chief within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $272,156. Union affiliation: R08.

Michael Alvarado

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$271,671

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $101,902
Overtime: $127,032
Other pay: $42,738
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $271,671
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,078
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423379723001
Salary Total: $8,592
Total Pay: $271,671

Michael Alvarado works as a Battalion Chief for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $271,671 in 2025. They are represented by R08.

Larry Pendarvis

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2024 total comp

$271,380

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $92,256
Overtime: $124,602
Other pay: $54,522
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $271,380
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Tulare
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,712
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424169723068
Salary Total: $8,862
Total Pay: $271,380

Larry Pendarvis holds the role of Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $271,380. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Richard Lopez

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$270,992

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $120,731
Overtime: $99,260
Other pay: $51,001
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $270,992
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: San Benito
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,930
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424199723003
Salary Total: $9,957
Total Pay: $270,992

Richard Lopez is a Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $270,992. Union affiliation: R08.

Francis Hickey

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$270,854

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $108,437
Overtime: $120,223
Other pay: $42,193
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $270,854
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,930
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5420689723018
Salary Total: $9,125
Total Pay: $270,854

Francis Hickey works as a Battalion Chief for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Francis earned $270,854 in 2025. They are represented by R08.

Ryan Lubben

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$269,688

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $109,256
Overtime: $117,913
Other pay: $42,518
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $269,688
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Riverside
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,930
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423129723006
Salary Total: $9,125
Total Pay: $269,688

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Ryan Lubben serves as a Battalion Chief within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $269,688. They are represented by R08.

Justin Tashiro

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$269,362

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $112,787
Overtime: $112,772
Other pay: $43,803
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $269,362
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Tulare
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,930
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424169723071
Salary Total: $9,482
Total Pay: $269,362

Justin Tashiro works as a Battalion Chief for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Justin earned $269,362 in 2025. Union affiliation: R08.

Frank Lococo Jr

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$269,234

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $106,069
Overtime: $118,778
Other pay: $44,387
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $269,234
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,930
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423149723105
Salary Total: $8,857
Total Pay: $269,234

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Frank Lococo Jr serves as a Battalion Chief within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $269,234. Union affiliation: R08.

Jorge Segura

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$269,107

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $75,259
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $193,847
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $269,107
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Riverside
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,930
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423129723627
Salary Total: $9,627
Total Pay: $269,107

Jorge Segura holds the role of Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $269,107. They are represented by R08.

John Dominguez

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$268,577

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $113,525
Overtime: $110,285
Other pay: $44,767
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $268,577
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Fresno

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,930
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424119723610
Salary Total: $9,482
Total Pay: $268,577

John Dominguez is a Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $268,577. They are represented by R08.

Charles Benson

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$267,931

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $109,728
Overtime: $112,342
Other pay: $45,862
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $267,931
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Mendocino
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,907
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421649723001
Salary Total: $9,280
Total Pay: $267,931

Charles Benson works as a Battalion Chief for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Charles earned $267,931 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Travis Craig

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$266,943

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $113,159
Overtime: $109,843
Other pay: $43,941
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $266,943
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: San Luis Obispo
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,930
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423169723083
Salary Total: $9,482
Total Pay: $266,943

Travis Craig holds the role of Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $266,943. Their bargaining unit is R08.

David Morrison Ii

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2024 total comp

$266,714

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $97,946
Overtime: $110,208
Other pay: $58,560
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $266,714
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,712
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423149723609
Salary Total: $9,472
Total Pay: $266,714

David Morrison Ii is a Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $266,714. Union affiliation: R08.

Milford Ferguson

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$266,339

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $104,072
Overtime: $123,120
Other pay: $39,147
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $266,339
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Riverside
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,078
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423129723617
Salary Total: $8,753
Total Pay: $266,339

Milford Ferguson is a Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $266,339. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Zachary Hawkins

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$265,787

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $115,782
Overtime: $107,227
Other pay: $42,778
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $265,787
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Butte
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,930
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5422119723021
Salary Total: $9,660
Total Pay: $265,787

Zachary Hawkins is a Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $265,787. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Douglas Mackey

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$265,723

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $114,432
Overtime: $106,270
Other pay: $45,021
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $265,723
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Shasta
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,930
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421019723008
Salary Total: $9,421
Total Pay: $265,723

Douglas Mackey works as a Battalion Chief for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Douglas earned $265,723 in 2025. They are represented by R08.

Angela Hendrie

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$265,281

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $109,524
Overtime: $113,169
Other pay: $42,588
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $265,281
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Riverside
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,907
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423129723501
Salary Total: $9,458
Total Pay: $265,281

Angela Hendrie holds the role of Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $265,281. Their bargaining unit is R08.