California / Forestry and Fire Protection / Battalion Chief

Job-title file

Battalion Chief

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

472 employees hold this title in Forestry and Fire Protection. Median total compensation for the role is $187,702, above the department median of $81,412.

Employees: 472
Role median: $187,702
Agency median: $81,412
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$14$264,188+

How total compensation varies among the 472 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.

Record list

Employees with this title

Highest-paid first / page 12

Larry J Converse

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$27,269

Sub-department: FORESTRY
Base pay: $26,511
Overtime: $758
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,269
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,447
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5423149723907
Salary Total: $43
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $27,269

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Larry J Converse serves as a Battalion Chief within Forestry. Their 2023 pay totaled $27,269. They are represented by R08.

Michael L Davidson

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$25,662

Sub-department: FORESTRY
Base pay: $25,662
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $25,662
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: RIVERSIDE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,447
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5414019723904
Salary Total: $43
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $25,662

Michael L Davidson holds the role of Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. In 2023, their total compensation was $25,662. Their bargaining unit is R08.

David G Munro

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$24,813

Sub-department: FORESTRY
Base pay: $24,813
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $24,813
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: SONOMA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,447
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5421019723904
Salary Total: $43
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $24,813

David G Munro works as a Battalion Chief for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. David earned $24,813 in 2023. They are represented by R08.

Mark Bisbee

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$24,176

Sub-department: FORESTRY
Base pay: $24,176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $24,176
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,983
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5445219723904
Salary Total: $40
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $24,176

Mark Bisbee is a Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. 2023 total compensation came to $24,176. Their bargaining unit is R08.

John D Erwin

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$21,467

Sub-department: FORESTRY
Base pay: $20,899
Overtime: $569
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,467
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: SHASTA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,447
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5421019723904
Salary Total: $43
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $21,467

John D Erwin is a Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. 2023 total compensation came to $21,467. They are represented by R08.

Steven M Diaz

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$16,933

Sub-department: FORESTRY
Base pay: $8,759
Overtime: $8,173
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,933
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,265
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5420359723904
Salary Total: $42
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $16,933

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Steven M Diaz serves as a Battalion Chief within Forestry. Their 2023 pay totaled $16,933. They are represented by R08.

Donald V Stein

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$15,248

Sub-department: FORESTRY
Base pay: $15,248
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,248
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: MADERA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,447
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5424019723904
Salary Total: $43
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $15,248

Donald V Stein works as a Battalion Chief for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Donald earned $15,248 in 2023. They are represented by R08.

Ernest L Marugg Jr

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$12,399

Sub-department: FORESTRY
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,399
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,399
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,983
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5423149723904
Salary Total: $7,547
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $12,399

Ernest L Marugg Jr holds the role of Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. In 2023, their total compensation was $12,399. They are represented by R08.

Matthew G Dunham

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$11,619

Sub-department: FORESTRY
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,619
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,619
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,301
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5424119723050
Salary Total: $8,108
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $11,619

Matthew G Dunham works as a Battalion Chief for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Matthew earned $11,619 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Amy K Head

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$10,717

Sub-department: FORESTRY
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,717
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,717
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: SONOMA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,301
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5420359723010
Salary Total: $7,889
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $10,717

Amy K Head is a Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. 2023 total compensation came to $10,717. They are represented by R08.

Jason M Marsh

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$10,005

Sub-department: FORESTRY
Base pay: $209
Overtime: $36
Other pay: $9,761
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,005
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: RIVERSIDE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,899
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5423129723002
Salary Total: $7,532
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $10,005

Jason M Marsh works as a Battalion Chief for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Jason earned $10,005 in 2023. Union affiliation: R08.

Donald A Eichman

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$8,366

Sub-department: FORESTRY
Base pay: $8,366
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,366
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,985
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5425229723904
Salary Total: $40
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $8,366

Donald A Eichman works as a Battalion Chief for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Donald earned $8,366 in 2023. Union affiliation: R08.

Darren E Dow Ocasio

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$8,361

Sub-department: FORESTRY
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,361
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,361
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: SISKIYOU

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,901
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5420349723904
Salary Total: $7,534
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $8,361

Darren E Dow Ocasio is a Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. 2023 total compensation came to $8,361. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Richard Bruning

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$8,039

Sub-department: FORESTRY
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,039
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,039
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: RIVERSIDE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,447
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5424019723001
Salary Total: $8,118
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $8,039

Richard Bruning is a Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. 2023 total compensation came to $8,039. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Anthony J Howard

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$6,705

Sub-department: FORESTRY
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,705
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,705
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: MENDOCINO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,301
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5420359723003
Salary Total: $7,962
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $6,705

Anthony J Howard is a Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. 2023 total compensation came to $6,705. They are represented by R08.

Phillip E Veneris

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$4,608

Sub-department: FORESTRY
Base pay: $4,608
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,608
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: AMADOR

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,265
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5420299723904
Salary Total: $42
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $4,608

Phillip E Veneris holds the role of Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,608. They are represented by R08.

Kurt R Zingheim

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$4,488

Sub-department: FORESTRY
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,488
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,488
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,983
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5423149723101
Salary Total: $7,547
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $4,488

Kurt R Zingheim holds the role of Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,488. Union affiliation: R08.

Brian M Eagan

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$4,402

Sub-department: FORESTRY
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,402
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,402
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: PLACER

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,447
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5422169723008
Salary Total: $7,895
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $4,402

Brian M Eagan holds the role of Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,402. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Bonifacio M Delacruz

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$4,276

Sub-department: FORESTRY
Base pay: $51
Overtime: $452
Other pay: $3,773
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,276
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: RIVERSIDE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,301
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5423129723603
Salary Total: $7,962
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $4,276

Bonifacio M Delacruz works as a Battalion Chief for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Bonifacio earned $4,276 in 2023. They are represented by R08.

William A Mendonca

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$3,596

Sub-department: FORESTRY
Base pay: $3,596
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,596
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,265
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5445009723904
Salary Total: $42
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $3,596

William A Mendonca is a Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. 2023 total compensation came to $3,596. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Danny J Harris

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$3,579

Sub-department: FORESTRY
Base pay: $17
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,562
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,579
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: RIVERSIDE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,301
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5423129723607
Salary Total: $7,962
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $3,579

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Danny J Harris serves as a Battalion Chief within Forestry. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,579. Union affiliation: R08.

Daniel J Mcpeck

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$2,996

Sub-department: FORESTRY
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,996
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,996
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: RIVERSIDE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,158
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5420299723904
Salary Total: $7,734
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $2,996

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Daniel J Mcpeck serves as a Battalion Chief within Forestry. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,996. They are represented by R08.

Richard B Imlach

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$2,946

Sub-department: FORESTRY
Base pay: $2,946
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,946
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,985
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5445009723904
Salary Total: $40
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $2,946

Richard B Imlach is a Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. 2023 total compensation came to $2,946. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Michael J Smith

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$2,757

Sub-department: FORESTRY
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,757
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,757
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: RIVERSIDE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,158
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5423129723625
Salary Total: $7,734
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $2,757

Michael J Smith works as a Battalion Chief for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Michael earned $2,757 in 2023. They are represented by R08.

Kyle R Johnson

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$2,491

Sub-department: FORESTRY
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,491
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,491
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: SHASTA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,158
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5422139723901
Salary Total: $7,884
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $2,491

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Kyle R Johnson serves as a Battalion Chief within Forestry. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,491. They are represented by R08.

Christopher M Christopherson

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$2,421

Sub-department: FORESTRY
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,421
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,421
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: LASSEN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,158
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5422129723014
Salary Total: $7,591
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $2,421

Christopher M Christopherson works as a Battalion Chief for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Christopher earned $2,421 in 2023. Union affiliation: R08.

Randy W Scales

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$1,541

Sub-department: FORESTRY
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,541
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,541
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,983
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5423149723093
Salary Total: $7,547
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $1,541

Randy W Scales works as a Battalion Chief for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Randy earned $1,541 in 2023. Union affiliation: R08.

Scott A Mclean

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$1,045

Sub-department: FORESTRY
Base pay: $1,045
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,045
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: PLACER

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,335
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5422169723901
Salary Total: $42
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $1,045

Scott A Mclean is a Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. 2023 total compensation came to $1,045. They are represented by R08.

Malcom J Hendrie

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$573

Sub-department: FORESTRY
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $573
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $573
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,983
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5423149723003
Salary Total: $7,547
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $573

Malcom J Hendrie holds the role of Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. In 2023, their total compensation was $573. They are represented by R08.

Austin L Browne

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$277

Sub-department: FORESTRY
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $277
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $277
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,983
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5423149723105
Salary Total: $7,407
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $277

Austin L Browne works as a Battalion Chief for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Austin earned $277 in 2023. They are represented by R08.

Christopher M Carrera

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$25

Sub-department: FORESTRY
Base pay: $25
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $25
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: RIVERSIDE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,158
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5420299723005
Salary Total: $7,448
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $25

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Christopher M Carrera serves as a Battalion Chief within Forestry. Their 2023 pay totaled $25. They are represented by R08.

Thomas G Gardner

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$14

Sub-department: FORESTRY
Base pay: $14
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,883
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5423149723901
Salary Total: $40
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $14

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Thomas G Gardner serves as a Battalion Chief within Forestry. Their 2023 pay totaled $14. Union affiliation: R08.