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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Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Joshua Rosenstein serves as a Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire. Their 2025 pay totaled $179,216.
Transportation and Services Supervisor/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Bryan Kaufmann serves as a Transportation and Services Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $179,036.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Elijah Muhammad is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $178,814.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Roxanne Rodriguez serves as a Fire Dispatcher II. Their 2025 pay totaled $178,722.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Johnny Rodriguez serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $178,631.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jake Backes serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $178,552.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
Renee Hassija-Nicklas works as a Fire Dispatcher II for Fire Department. Renee earned $178,542 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Miles Dorsey works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Miles earned $178,285 in 2025.
Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire/Fire Department
Simon Snyder is a Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $178,210.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
David Caballero is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $178,152.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
John Machin holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $178,052.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
William Mcgowan is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $177,815.
Departmental Civil Service Representative/Fire Department
Jessica Villagomez works as a Departmental Civil Service Representative for Fire Department. Jessica earned $177,806 in 2025.
Hazardous Materials Specialist II/Fire Department
Martha Ramirez is a Hazardous Materials Specialist II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $177,799.
Management Analyst/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Regina Diaz serves as a Management Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $177,794.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Christian Gonzalez works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Christian earned $177,740 in 2025.
Facilities Project Manager I/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Patrick Fimbres serves as a Facilities Project Manager I. Their 2025 pay totaled $177,707.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Charles Hunter Jr is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $177,687.
Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department
Gabriel Carrasco holds the role of Fire Equipment Mechanic at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $177,530.
Warehouse Manager/Fire Department
Raul Jimenez holds the role of Warehouse Manager at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $177,400.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Scott Sanders works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Scott earned $177,393 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Derek Nimmo is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $177,368.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Julissa Diaz serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $177,337.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Steven Munoz works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Steven earned $177,293 in 2025.
Administrative Services Manager II/Fire Department
Jasmine Anderson is a Administrative Services Manager II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $176,998.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Maddison Gagnier holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $176,844.
Forestry Assistant/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Charles Sweeney serves as a Forestry Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $176,740.
Hazardous Materials Specialist I/Fire Department
Scott Hoang is a Hazardous Materials Specialist I at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $176,558.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Garrett Mora serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $176,455.
Administrative Services Manager I/Fire Department
Betty Tsou holds the role of Administrative Services Manager I at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $176,407.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Steven Betteridge holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $176,324.
Management Analyst/Fire Department
Nely Tubera holds the role of Management Analyst at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $175,962.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Wesley Sumen is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $175,850.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Cody Piche works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Cody earned $175,849 in 2025.
Application Developer II/Fire Department
Karen Knox holds the role of Application Developer II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $175,789.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Allen Chuang holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $175,740.
Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department
Michael Breivogel works as a Fire Equipment Mechanic for Fire Department. Michael earned $175,688 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Lafeyette Tate is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $175,686.
Fire Suppression Aid/Fire Department
Nicholas Cook works as a Fire Suppression Aid for Fire Department. Nicholas earned $175,672 in 2025.
Facilities Project Manager I/Fire Department
Patrick Dileva is a Facilities Project Manager I at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $175,664.