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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Community Services Liaison/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Leticia Pacillas serves as a Community Services Liaison. Their 2025 pay totaled $198,351.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Lauren Mcnulty serves as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $198,269.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Michael Chiuppi serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $198,211.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
Arturo Chayra Iii works as a Fire Dispatcher II for Fire Department. Arturo earned $198,177 in 2025.
Staff Assistant III/Fire Department
Jessie Cote works as a Staff Assistant III for Fire Department. Jessie earned $197,990 in 2025.
Forestry Assistant/Fire Department
Viridiana Angel holds the role of Forestry Assistant at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $197,839.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
James Callier Jr is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $197,777.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Anthony Pacheco is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $197,532.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Alec Brower works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Alec earned $197,483 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Kailah O'Brien serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $197,380.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Michael Wurzel holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $197,372.
Administrative Services Manager I/Fire Department
Mee Ma works as a Administrative Services Manager I for Fire Department. Mee earned $197,359 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Wolhan Ovalle Sosa holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $197,345.
Information Technology Security Specialist/Fire Department
Tony Chen works as a Information Technology Security Specialist for Fire Department. Tony earned $197,293 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Gary Lauritzen works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Gary earned $197,284 in 2025.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Sean Hastings serves as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $197,227.
Supvg Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
Travis Wight holds the role of Supvg Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $197,204.
Hazardous Materials Specialist II/Fire Department
David Kornoff is a Hazardous Materials Specialist II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $197,126.
Administrative Services Manager I/Fire Department
Relles Aquino is a Administrative Services Manager I at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $197,050.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Patrick Carter is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $197,030.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
J Diaz Jr. works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. J earned $196,947 in 2025.
Information Systems Analyst II/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Eduardo Lamas serves as a Information Systems Analyst II. Their 2025 pay totaled $196,903.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jacob Morgan is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $196,894.
Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Department
Frank Forman is a Assistant Fire Chief at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $196,745.
Forestry Assistant/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Juan Cueva serves as a Forestry Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $196,657.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Michael Rinehart works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Michael earned $196,592 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jedidiah Bennett is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $196,586.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
James Ament is a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $196,115.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jason Guetzkow serves as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $196,039.
Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II/Fire Department
Ashgan Shahbodaghloo holds the role of Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $195,990.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Ashley Martinez Alvarez serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $195,931.
Executive Secretary III/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Valerie Henderson serves as a Executive Secretary III. Their 2025 pay totaled $195,586.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
Jeffrey Creiman works as a Fire Dispatcher II for Fire Department. Jeffrey earned $195,423 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Patrick Orozco holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $195,403.
Supvg Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
Martin Rangel works as a Supvg Fire Dispatcher for Fire Department. Martin earned $195,376 in 2025.
Senior Sheet Metal Worker/Fire Department
Mark Copley holds the role of Senior Sheet Metal Worker at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $195,314.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Derek Norman serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $195,174.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Robert Keely holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $195,113.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jesse Di Nonno works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Jesse earned $195,057 in 2025.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
Benjamin Foster works as a Fire Dispatcher II for Fire Department. Benjamin earned $194,976 in 2025.