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 Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Phillip Torres Iii holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $175,619.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Ruben Placencia is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $175,543.
Senior Welder/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Robert Razo serves as a Senior Welder. Their 2025 pay totaled $175,475.
Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department
James Stolper holds the role of Fire Equipment Mechanic at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $175,237.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Kyle Bumanlag holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $175,224.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Vincent Peters serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $175,049.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Cary Windes serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $175,041.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Samuel Carter holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $174,724.
Sheet Metal Worker/Fire Department
Joseph Santomin holds the role of Sheet Metal Worker at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $174,661.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Eric Esquer Jr. is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $174,626.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Christoforo Napoli works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Christoforo earned $174,558 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Sean Fox works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Sean earned $174,487 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Tristan Wallin is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $174,444.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Michael Gunsaulus serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $174,364.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jeffrey Piraino holds the role of Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $174,265.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Dominic Sanchez works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Dominic earned $174,226 in 2025.
Management Secretary V/Fire Department
Frances Valdez holds the role of Management Secretary V at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $174,107.
Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department
Adrian Martinez holds the role of Fire Equipment Mechanic at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $173,995.
Departmental Civil Service Representative/Fire Department
Charles Hur works as a Departmental Civil Service Representative for Fire Department. Charles earned $173,987 in 2025.
Geographic Information Systems Technician II/Fire Department
Micol Leyva works as a Geographic Information Systems Technician II for Fire Department. Micol earned $173,894 in 2025.
Management Secretary III/Fire Department
Shirley Tang is a Management Secretary III at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $173,867.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Ryan Olson is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $173,863.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
James Barnes is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $173,791.
Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department
Thomas Martinez is a Fire Equipment Mechanic at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $173,756.
Plumber/Fire Department
Bryan Lund is a Plumber at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $173,550.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
April Dull is a Fire Dispatcher II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $173,521.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Alden Quartz is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $173,517.
Senior Departmental Personnel Technician/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Bianca Moya serves as a Senior Departmental Personnel Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $173,511.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Alecsander Niccum works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Alecsander earned $173,342 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Tiana Pugliese holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $173,169.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Robert Kithcart works as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist for Fire Department. Robert earned $173,113 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Tyler Wren is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $173,067.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joshua Zavala is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $172,948.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Gregory Davis serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $172,935.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Michael Volaski serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $172,930.
Hazardous Materials Specialist II/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Shogakat Chilingarian serves as a Hazardous Materials Specialist II. Their 2025 pay totaled $172,916.
Accountant II/Fire Department
Jasmin Sun is a Accountant II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $172,700.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Derek Kim works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Derek earned $172,491 in 2025.
Transportation Truck Driver/Fire Department
Donald Childers is a Transportation Truck Driver at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $172,422.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Taylor Reddick serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $172,294.