Los Angeles County / Fire Department
Agency file
The Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency response, including prevention, inspection, rescue, and medical aid.
In 2025, this agency had 5,432 employees with median total compensation of $226,568; the highest distinct record was $856,800.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 5,432 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($226,568) — 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 $418,527 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $14,622. 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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Medium Truck Driver/Fire Department
Terry Brown is a Medium Truck Driver at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $110,129.
Assistant Cook/Fire Department
Daryl Jaramillo works as a Assistant Cook for Fire Department. Daryl earned $110,092 in 2025.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Stephan Tso is a Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $110,088.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Fire Department
Karina Melo holds the role of Senior Typist-Clerk at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,019.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Amanda Palozzi serves as a Fire Dispatcher II. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,904.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Damaris Barajas serves as a Senior Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,838.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Michael Fernandez Jr. holds the role of Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,836.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Fire Department
Jennifer Rodriguez holds the role of Senior Typist-Clerk at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,783.
Secretary III/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Maria Molina serves as a Secretary III. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,653.
Departmental Civil Service Representative/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Leonardo Kim serves as a Departmental Civil Service Representative. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,550.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Manuel Barreto serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $109,475.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Kai Borrego works as a Fire Suppression Aid for Fire Department. Kai earned $109,401 in 2025.
Warehouse Worker II/Fire Department
Michael Lassak holds the role of Warehouse Worker II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,295.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
David Carpenter is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $109,275.
Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Tamer Luka serves as a Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,250.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Erik Huanosta is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $109,239.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Carson Allen works as a Fire Suppression Aid for Fire Department. Carson earned $109,172 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Christian Puebla is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $109,085.
Management Analyst/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Imeldalia Keshishian serves as a Management Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,900.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Fire Department
Lala Arakelyan holds the role of Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,419.
Procurement Aid/Fire Department
Mark Eduard Seeping holds the role of Procurement Aid at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,415.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joseph Simpson holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,240.
Accounting Technician II/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Bernadette Sanchez serves as a Accounting Technician II. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,193.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Fire Department
At Fire Department, James Wilkinson serves as a Senior Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,155.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Fire Department
Linda Trejo works as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk for Fire Department. Linda earned $107,879 in 2025.
Warehouse Worker I/Fire Department
Miguel Cruz holds the role of Warehouse Worker I at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,804.
Warehouse Worker II/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Ana Santoyo Del Toro serves as a Warehouse Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,699.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Ryan Koverman holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,635.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Fire Department
Adriane Mares is a Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $107,587.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Fire Department
Donna Robinson-Wills works as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk for Fire Department. Donna earned $107,230 in 2025.
Procurement Aid/Fire Department
Crystal Le Blanc holds the role of Procurement Aid at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,915.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Todd Scales works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Todd earned $106,842 in 2025.
Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant I/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Juan Carlos Mendoza serves as a Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant I. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,687.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Ryan Haley serves as a Fire Suppression Aid. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,408.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Kelsey Hickok is a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $106,356.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Fire Department
Bevie Co works as a Senior Typist-Clerk for Fire Department. Bevie earned $106,222 in 2025.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Nikolas De La O serves as a Fire Suppression Aid. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,120.
Staff Assistant III/Fire Department
Arthelea Cox works as a Staff Assistant III for Fire Department. Arthelea earned $106,106 in 2025.
Warehouse Worker I/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Daniel Danielian serves as a Warehouse Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,032.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Fire Department
Mellina Gastelo works as a Senior Typist-Clerk for Fire Department. Mellina earned $106,014 in 2025.