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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Administrative Assistant II/Fire Department
Wendy Zapata works as a Administrative Assistant II for Fire Department. Wendy earned $141,597 in 2025.
Senior Information Technology Aide/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Gloria Arreola serves as a Senior Information Technology Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $141,409.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Travis Harris serves as a Fire Suppression Aid. Their 2025 pay totaled $141,368.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Cesar Castellanos works as a Fire Suppression Aid for Fire Department. Cesar earned $141,364 in 2025.
Management Analyst/Fire Department
Lusine Tsolakyan works as a Management Analyst for Fire Department. Lusine earned $141,316 in 2025.
Senior Secretary III/Fire Department
Lettie Jaramillo holds the role of Senior Secretary III at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $141,273.
Accountant II/Fire Department
Monique Williams holds the role of Accountant II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $141,182.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Gabriel Zavala works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Gabriel earned $141,165 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Francis Gon-Gibbs works as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist for Fire Department. Francis earned $141,101 in 2025.
Senior Secretary III/Fire Department
Annie Duong holds the role of Senior Secretary III at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $141,069.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
Nicholas Colbert works as a Fire Dispatcher II for Fire Department. Nicholas earned $140,978 in 2025.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Samuel Viers holds the role of Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $140,760.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Audry Thompson works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Audry earned $140,751 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Patrick Conner is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $140,481.
Payroll Clerk II/Fire Department
Rosalba Sanchez works as a Payroll Clerk II for Fire Department. Rosalba earned $140,451 in 2025.
Application Developer II/Fire Department
Thomas Yeung holds the role of Application Developer II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $140,423.
Equipment Maintenance Worker/Fire Department
Hugo Aguilera holds the role of Equipment Maintenance Worker at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $140,275.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Benjamin Launius serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $140,240.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Anthony Avila works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Anthony earned $140,221 in 2025.
Medium Truck Driver/Fire Department
Santos Luna is a Medium Truck Driver at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $140,205.
Procurement Assistant I/Fire Department
Jodie Chin works as a Procurement Assistant I for Fire Department. Jodie earned $140,149 in 2025.
Supervising Payroll Clerk II/Fire Department
Anne Tran holds the role of Supervising Payroll Clerk II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $140,148.
Ocean Lifeguard/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Justin Weber serves as a Ocean Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $140,145.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Hayden Gordon works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Hayden earned $140,085 in 2025.
Senior Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Andre Medina holds the role of Senior Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $140,045.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Matthew Marsden works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Matthew earned $139,989 in 2025.
Procurement Assistant II/Fire Department
Lisa Perez holds the role of Procurement Assistant II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $139,919.
Accounting Technician II/Fire Department
Claudette Rangel works as a Accounting Technician II for Fire Department. Claudette earned $139,914 in 2025.
Management Analyst/Fire Department
Sabrina Chamberlain holds the role of Management Analyst at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $139,785.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Mondray Bell serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $139,760.
Staff Assistant II/Fire Department
Jennifer Polanco is a Staff Assistant II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $139,703.
Senior Secretary III/Fire Department
Martha Gonzalez is a Senior Secretary III at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $139,671.
Battalion Chief/56 Hours//Fire Department
Erich Goetz works as a Battalion Chief/56 Hours/ for Fire Department. Erich earned $139,593 in 2025.
Senior Secretary III/Fire Department
Mercene Shogren holds the role of Senior Secretary III at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $139,577.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Patrick Angelovic is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $139,548.
Senior Secretary III/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Sarah Shaw serves as a Senior Secretary III. Their 2025 pay totaled $139,524.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Kyle Heagle holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $139,310.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Joseph Rivera is a Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $139,078.
Senior Secretary II/Fire Department
Darlinda Dominguez works as a Senior Secretary II for Fire Department. Darlinda earned $138,916 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Steven Bernau serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $138,887.