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
Christopher Ortiz is a Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $138,866.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
Riley Whyte holds the role of Fire Dispatcher II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $138,805.
Management Analyst/Fire Department
Karina Pfeffer works as a Management Analyst for Fire Department. Karina earned $138,801 in 2025.
Senior Secretary III/Fire Department
Yvette Guereque is a Senior Secretary III at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $138,696.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jaymeson Mowdy is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $138,664.
Senior Secretary II/Fire Department
Carmen Rosario holds the role of Senior Secretary II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $138,589.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Paul Hallenberg is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $138,431.
Administrative Assistant II/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Laura Garcia serves as a Administrative Assistant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $138,357.
Senior Secretary III/Fire Department
Margarita Navarro works as a Senior Secretary III for Fire Department. Margarita earned $138,305 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Connor Koeritz serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $138,269.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Kobe Franks is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $137,980.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
John Engkraf is a Fire Suppression Aid at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $137,831.
Hazardous Materials Specialist I/Fire Department
Karrie Rubalcaba works as a Hazardous Materials Specialist I for Fire Department. Karrie earned $137,629 in 2025.
Medium Truck Driver/Fire Department
Steven Fernandez is a Medium Truck Driver at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $137,565.
Senior Inventory Control Assistant/Fire Department
Luis Gomez is a Senior Inventory Control Assistant at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $137,550.
Accountant II/Fire Department
Armineh Haghverdian holds the role of Accountant II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $137,479.
Accountant II/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Germaine Nicholson serves as a Accountant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $137,425.
Equipment Maintenance Worker/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Nicholas Escobar serves as a Equipment Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $137,384.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jerome Wolak serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $137,361.
Staff Assistant III/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Eugenia Escandon serves as a Staff Assistant III. Their 2025 pay totaled $137,195.
Medium Truck Driver/Fire Department
John Abubo holds the role of Medium Truck Driver at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $137,191.
Senior Application Developer/Fire Department
Marc Martinez is a Senior Application Developer at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $137,097.
Senior Secretary III/Fire Department
Natalie Rauda holds the role of Senior Secretary III at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $137,032.