Deputy State Fire Marshal
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| A | $6,965 to $8,585 | $83,580 to $103,020 |
| B | $7,298 to $9,858 | $87,576 to $118,296 |
Representation
California Statewide Law Enforcement Association represents Bargaining Unit R07, Protective Services and Public Safety.
Where these jobs are
28 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Forestry & Fire Protection, California Department of | 28 |
Against the market
The BLS median wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators across all California employers was $99,230 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $83,580 to $118,296 a year.
Footnotes
- Footnote 01 Used in Pay Letters to designate 12-month probationary period. In the Alphabetic and Schematic Pay Scales Listings, a column is provided for designating the months of the probationary period. (Reinstituted 12/78)
- Footnote 21 Class designated as an exception to State Personnel Board Rule 431.
- Footnote 34 Classes not eligible for Night Shift Differential.
- Footnote R3 Range 3 designation — refer to applicable classification specification.