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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Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Thomas Davis serves as a Fire Suppression Aid. Their 2025 pay totaled $116,042.
Administrative Assistant III/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Patricia Varela serves as a Administrative Assistant III. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,958.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Owen Swingle holds the role of Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,950.
Procurement Aid/Fire Department
Joseph Bonilla works as a Procurement Aid for Fire Department. Joseph earned $115,942 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Eric Waizenegger is a Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $115,501.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jonathan Davenport works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Jonathan earned $115,488 in 2025.
Secretary III/Fire Department
Adrineh Ordookhanian works as a Secretary III for Fire Department. Adrineh earned $115,148 in 2025.
Procurement Aid/Fire Department
Patricia Lee is a Procurement Aid at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $115,081.
Payroll Clerk I/Fire Department
Kim Do holds the role of Payroll Clerk I at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,059.
Secretary III/Fire Department
Perla Garcia holds the role of Secretary III at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,015.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Jonathan Hodges works as a Fire Suppression Aid for Fire Department. Jonathan earned $115,008 in 2025.
Accountant II/Fire Department
Xingfang Wu works as a Accountant II for Fire Department. Xingfang earned $114,908 in 2025.
Medium Truck Driver/Fire Department
Scott Wood works as a Medium Truck Driver for Fire Department. Scott earned $114,867 in 2025.
Medium Truck Driver/Fire Department
Charles Ramirez is a Medium Truck Driver at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $114,612.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Preston Lauritzen holds the role of Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,567.
Secretary III/Fire Department
Angelina Moreno is a Secretary III at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $114,522.
Secretary III/Fire Department
Ida Lozano is a Secretary III at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $114,516.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Veronica Negrini serves as a Senior Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,258.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
Scott Lee holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,065.