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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Management Analyst/Fire Department
Hester Chan-Lin works as a Management Analyst for Fire Department. Hester earned $145,250 in 2025.
Accountant II/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Armenoui Latifian serves as a Accountant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $145,121.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Erik Neece holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $145,100.
Procurement Assistant II/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jorge Rivera Romano serves as a Procurement Assistant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $145,071.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Chad Portugal is a Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $145,032.
Carpenter/Fire Department
Larry Kempton holds the role of Carpenter at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $145,002.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
Lekeisa Washington holds the role of Fire Dispatcher II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $144,896.
Accounting Technician II/Fire Department
Danny Zapata holds the role of Accounting Technician II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $144,834.
Chief, Fire Fleet Services/Fire Department
Mitchell Connett is a Chief, Fire Fleet Services at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $144,817.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Salvador Navarro works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Salvador earned $144,590 in 2025.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Ian Tanap serves as a Fire Suppression Aid. Their 2025 pay totaled $144,497.
Management Analyst/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Marissa Quintanilla serves as a Management Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $144,333.
Transportation Truck Driver/Fire Department
David Ramos holds the role of Transportation Truck Driver at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $144,254.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Elias Rodriguez works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Elias earned $144,250 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant II/Fire Department
Eugenia Velarde works as a Administrative Assistant II for Fire Department. Eugenia earned $144,186 in 2025.
Senior Secretary III/Fire Department
Barbara Ruiz is a Senior Secretary III at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $143,738.
Warehouse Worker II/Fire Department
Antonio Chisholm is a Warehouse Worker II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $143,643.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Dylan Mcevers is a Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $143,589.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
Keri Kiss works as a Fire Dispatcher II for Fire Department. Keri earned $143,402 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Tyler Tuttle works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Tyler earned $143,371 in 2025.
Management Analyst/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Dawn Copeland serves as a Management Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,292.
Accountant II/Fire Department
Adrian Rodriguez works as a Accountant II for Fire Department. Adrian earned $143,234 in 2025.
Senior Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Michael Leung works as a Senior Fire Suppression Aid for Fire Department. Michael earned $143,207 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Michael Headington works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Michael earned $143,168 in 2025.
Assistant Supply Officer II/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Tracy Ohan serves as a Assistant Supply Officer II. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,136.
Warehouse Worker III/Fire Department
Eduardo Vallejo is a Warehouse Worker III at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $143,008.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Andrew Gallegos holds the role of Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $142,730.
Medium Truck Driver/Fire Department
Christina Hernandez is a Medium Truck Driver at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $142,474.
IT Technical Support Analyst II/Fire Department
Eric Valenzuela works as a IT Technical Support Analyst II for Fire Department. Eric earned $142,418 in 2025.
Forestry Assistant/Fire Department
Ivan Castillo is a Forestry Assistant at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $142,344.
Senior Public Information Specialist/Fire Department
Isidro Armenta works as a Senior Public Information Specialist for Fire Department. Isidro earned $142,217 in 2025.
Management Analyst/Fire Department
Armineh Sotiri is a Management Analyst at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $142,215.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Fernando Aguila Ramirez works as a Fire Suppression Aid for Fire Department. Fernando earned $142,203 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Gaston Pacheco holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $142,190.
Senior Secretary III/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Christina Mortazavi serves as a Senior Secretary III. Their 2025 pay totaled $142,134.
Senior Secretary III/Fire Department
Maria Marquez is a Senior Secretary III at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $142,064.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Diego Garcia serves as a Fire Dispatcher II. Their 2025 pay totaled $142,033.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
Nancy Soliman holds the role of Fire Dispatcher II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $141,853.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Michael Bailey works as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist for Fire Department. Michael earned $141,802 in 2025.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Dominick-Noel Nevarez holds the role of Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $141,755.