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Fire Department

Source file: Los Angeles County — Employee Salaries (Auditor-Controller) / ingested Jun 19, 2026

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.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$1.3B
Employees
5,432
Median total
$226,568
Highest record
$856,800

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$105,860 (46%)
  • Overtime$53,920 (23%)
  • Other$8,788 (4%)
  • Benefits$61,604 (27%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$14,622
$120,846
$226,568
$333,426
$418,527

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).

Largest job titles

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)
1,403 · $245,100
Fire Captain (56 Hour)
749 · $401,921
Ocean Lifeguard
611 · $10,112
Fire Suppression Aid
181 · $117,766

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

Employees

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Elijah Vidal

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$202,075
Base pay
$106,721
Overtime
$29,184
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$64,420
Total compensation
$202,075

Elijah Vidal works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Elijah earned $202,075 in 2025.

Joseph Ralston

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$201,956
Base pay
$89,581
Overtime
$47,708
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$62,917
Total compensation
$201,956

Joseph Ralston is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $201,956.

Shane Mcnabb

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$201,878
Base pay
$97,248
Overtime
$42,418
Other pay
$1,759
Benefits
$60,453
Total compensation
$201,878

Shane Mcnabb is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $201,878.

Lauren Gottschalk

Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$201,841
Base pay
$119,931
Overtime
$21,830
Other pay
$4,532
Benefits
$55,548
Total compensation
$201,841

At Fire Department, Lauren Gottschalk serves as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $201,841.

Tracy Flores

Administrative Services Manager I/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$201,804
Base pay
$117,459
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$79,345
Total compensation
$201,804

Tracy Flores is a Administrative Services Manager I at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $201,804.

Hector Gamboa

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$201,640
Base pay
$101,548
Overtime
$46,428
Other pay
$2,971
Benefits
$50,693
Total compensation
$201,640

Hector Gamboa is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $201,640.

Cameron Weeks

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$201,263
Base pay
$105,097
Overtime
$3,147
Other pay
$5,795
Benefits
$87,224
Total compensation
$201,263

Cameron Weeks holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $201,263.

Joshua Jones

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$201,247
Base pay
$99,544
Overtime
$46,060
Other pay
$5,863
Benefits
$49,780
Total compensation
$201,247

Joshua Jones holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $201,247.

Brennan Ikeda

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$201,160
Base pay
$105,791
Overtime
$40,143
Other pay
$3,136
Benefits
$52,090
Total compensation
$201,160

Brennan Ikeda is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $201,160.

Mark Palos

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$200,991
Base pay
$99,544
Overtime
$49,136
Other pay
$3,154
Benefits
$49,157
Total compensation
$200,991

Mark Palos is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $200,991.

Thomas Doman Jr

Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$200,887
Base pay
$119,931
Overtime
$9,798
Other pay
$3,279
Benefits
$67,879
Total compensation
$200,887

Thomas Doman Jr is a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $200,887.

Jennipher Baeza

Administrative Services Manager II/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$200,704
Base pay
$125,377
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,847
Benefits
$54,480
Total compensation
$200,704

Jennipher Baeza is a Administrative Services Manager II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $200,704.

Lauren Olvera

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$200,684
Base pay
$99,544
Overtime
$49,401
Other pay
$1,999
Benefits
$49,740
Total compensation
$200,684

Lauren Olvera works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Lauren earned $200,684 in 2025.

Jacqueline Lincoln

Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$200,629
Base pay
$90,499
Overtime
$47,715
Other pay
$4,044
Benefits
$58,371
Total compensation
$200,629

Jacqueline Lincoln is a Fire Dispatcher II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $200,629.

Albert Garcia

Electro-Mechanic/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$200,605
Base pay
$103,073
Overtime
$31,917
Other pay
$1,795
Benefits
$63,820
Total compensation
$200,605

Albert Garcia is a Electro-Mechanic at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $200,605.

Cody Starbird

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$200,578
Base pay
$97,226
Overtime
$50,433
Other pay
$1,957
Benefits
$50,962
Total compensation
$200,578

Cody Starbird holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $200,578.

Joseph Aloisi Jr

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$200,429
Base pay
$100,122
Overtime
$33,002
Other pay
$1,751
Benefits
$65,554
Total compensation
$200,429

Joseph Aloisi Jr holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $200,429.

Tai Hyung Kang

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$200,409
Base pay
$99,544
Overtime
$37,799
Other pay
$1,751
Benefits
$61,315
Total compensation
$200,409

Tai Hyung Kang is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $200,409.

Esperanza Sanchez

Management Secretary III/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$200,321
Base pay
$93,779
Overtime
$28,514
Other pay
$8,235
Benefits
$69,793
Total compensation
$200,321

At Fire Department, Esperanza Sanchez serves as a Management Secretary III. Their 2025 pay totaled $200,321.

Sydney Gagnier

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$200,255
Base pay
$126,858
Overtime
$7,190
Other pay
$2,152
Benefits
$64,055
Total compensation
$200,255

Sydney Gagnier works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Sydney earned $200,255 in 2025.

Dane O'Leary

Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$200,247
Base pay
$108,847
Overtime
$39,405
Other pay
$1,951
Benefits
$50,044
Total compensation
$200,247

Dane O'Leary works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Dane earned $200,247 in 2025.

Brian Bayer

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$199,778
Base pay
$108,699
Overtime
$22,560
Other pay
$4,351
Benefits
$64,168
Total compensation
$199,778

Brian Bayer holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $199,778.

Zane Patterson

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$199,725
Base pay
$91,667
Overtime
$41,498
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$64,810
Total compensation
$199,725

At Fire Department, Zane Patterson serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $199,725.

Daniel Gonzalez

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$199,571
Base pay
$86,541
Overtime
$49,393
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$61,887
Total compensation
$199,571

At Fire Department, Daniel Gonzalez serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $199,571.

Tram Nguyen

Administrative Services Manager I/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$199,543
Base pay
$120,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$24,127
Benefits
$54,528
Total compensation
$199,543

Tram Nguyen is a Administrative Services Manager I at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $199,543.

Lucas Merideth

Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$199,495
Base pay
$119,931
Overtime
$7,352
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$70,462
Total compensation
$199,495

Lucas Merideth is a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $199,495.

Parker Thomas

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$199,274
Base pay
$91,259
Overtime
$47,413
Other pay
$1,751
Benefits
$58,851
Total compensation
$199,274

Parker Thomas holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $199,274.

Leton Washington

Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$199,224
Base pay
$90,520
Overtime
$45,486
Other pay
$4,986
Benefits
$58,232
Total compensation
$199,224

Leton Washington works as a Fire Dispatcher II for Fire Department. Leton earned $199,224 in 2025.

Adriana Watson

Community Services Liaison/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$199,176
Base pay
$119,111
Overtime
$8,443
Other pay
$23,187
Benefits
$48,435
Total compensation
$199,176

Adriana Watson holds the role of Community Services Liaison at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $199,176.

Erik Brenner

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$199,102
Base pay
$99,544
Overtime
$44,329
Other pay
$2,490
Benefits
$52,739
Total compensation
$199,102

Erik Brenner works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Erik earned $199,102 in 2025.

Andreas Jung

Helicopter Mechanic/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$199,081
Base pay
$126,787
Overtime
$17,113
Other pay
$2,924
Benefits
$52,257
Total compensation
$199,081

Andreas Jung works as a Helicopter Mechanic for Fire Department. Andreas earned $199,081 in 2025.

Makenna Minniti

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$199,077
Base pay
$103,385
Overtime
$42,651
Other pay
$1,968
Benefits
$51,073
Total compensation
$199,077

Makenna Minniti holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $199,077.

Seth Willis

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$199,020
Base pay
$86,541
Overtime
$64,994
Other pay
$1,769
Benefits
$45,716
Total compensation
$199,020

Seth Willis works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Seth earned $199,020 in 2025.

Sami Mrestani

Hazardous Materials Specialist II/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$198,785
Base pay
$119,256
Overtime
$15,919
Other pay
$5,179
Benefits
$58,431
Total compensation
$198,785

Sami Mrestani is a Hazardous Materials Specialist II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $198,785.

Dane Crowder

Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$198,709
Base pay
$88,997
Overtime
$49,868
Other pay
$1,751
Benefits
$58,093
Total compensation
$198,709

At Fire Department, Dane Crowder serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $198,709.

Danny Varzi

Senior Geographic Information Systems Analyst/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$198,693
Base pay
$118,771
Overtime
$11,070
Other pay
$5,642
Benefits
$63,210
Total compensation
$198,693

Danny Varzi holds the role of Senior Geographic Information Systems Analyst at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $198,693.

Blake Hubbell

Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$198,556
Base pay
$122,964
Overtime
$17,260
Other pay
$1,750
Benefits
$56,582
Total compensation
$198,556

At Fire Department, Blake Hubbell serves as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $198,556.

Kazuko Takahashi

Administrative Services Manager I/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$198,534
Base pay
$120,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,355
Benefits
$68,291
Total compensation
$198,534

Kazuko Takahashi holds the role of Administrative Services Manager I at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $198,534.

Daniel Chau

Administrative Services Manager II/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$198,474
Base pay
$121,997
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$12,176
Benefits
$64,301
Total compensation
$198,474

At Fire Department, Daniel Chau serves as a Administrative Services Manager II. Their 2025 pay totaled $198,474.

Paul Pelasky

Facilities Project Manager II/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$198,363
Base pay
$149,425
Overtime
$755
Other pay
$2,301
Benefits
$45,882
Total compensation
$198,363

Paul Pelasky works as a Facilities Project Manager II for Fire Department. Paul earned $198,363 in 2025.