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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Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Charles Pogue holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $205,298.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Marcus Wilson is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $205,234.
Refrigeration Mechanic/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Danny Gomez serves as a Refrigeration Mechanic. Their 2025 pay totaled $205,172.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joshua Ane holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $205,170.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Adam Mowbray is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $204,962.
Administrative Services Manager I/Fire Department
Tiffany Luu is a Administrative Services Manager I at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $204,879.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Brandon Peltier serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $204,786.
Departmental Civil Service Representative/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Liza Guerrero serves as a Departmental Civil Service Representative. Their 2025 pay totaled $204,656.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jonah Franco is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $204,434.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Matthew Haskins works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Matthew earned $204,372 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Justin Pratt works as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist for Fire Department. Justin earned $204,366 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jaskarn Chandel serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $204,134.
Management Fellow/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Patrick Mcgary serves as a Management Fellow. Their 2025 pay totaled $204,131.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Alexander Quinones serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $204,113.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jason Cervantes is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $204,005.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Austin Pearson holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $203,896.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Frank Ondatje serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $203,762.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Richard Williams serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $203,756.
Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department
Donald Bonsynat holds the role of Fire Equipment Mechanic at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $203,522.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Renae Jackson holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $203,515.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Ericka Lorenz is a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $203,465.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Paul Kang works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Paul earned $203,330 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Sean Nollan is a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $203,116.
Compliance Auditor/Fire Department
Uwaifo Obanor holds the role of Compliance Auditor at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $203,096.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Edward Pierce serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $203,095.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Ryan Ramos holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $203,078.
Administrative Services Manager I/Fire Department
Charlotte Coker Anyankor holds the role of Administrative Services Manager I at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $202,928.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Logan Smith works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Logan earned $202,882 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Robert Reardon works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Robert earned $202,874 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Henry Adams holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $202,855.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Justice Bennett works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Justice earned $202,829 in 2025.
Helicopter Mechanic/Fire Department
Joseph Martinez holds the role of Helicopter Mechanic at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $202,813.
Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II/Fire Department
Erlinda Baque holds the role of Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $202,770.
Supvg Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
Yvette Llacuna works as a Supvg Fire Dispatcher for Fire Department. Yvette earned $202,763 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Victor Villa serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $202,654.
Hazardous Materials Specialist III/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Justin Tao serves as a Hazardous Materials Specialist III. Their 2025 pay totaled $202,255.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Eric Tran is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $202,215.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Weston Gillotte serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $202,147.
Deputy Forester/Fire Department
Wen Wang works as a Deputy Forester for Fire Department. Wen earned $202,130 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Samuel Hernandez serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $202,125.