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
Zachary Polte is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $194,726.
Administrative Services Manager I/Fire Department
Maria Mills works as a Administrative Services Manager I for Fire Department. Maria earned $194,724 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Vincent Dorn is a Fire Captain (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $194,692.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Aldo Buenrostro serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $194,608.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Matthew Powers holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $194,460.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Hayden Raye serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $194,448.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Oscar Marrujo is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $194,361.
Helicopter Mechanic/Fire Department
Anthony Velletto works as a Helicopter Mechanic for Fire Department. Anthony earned $194,250 in 2025.
Information Systems Analyst II/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Nickie Ngo serves as a Information Systems Analyst II. Their 2025 pay totaled $194,216.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Marvin Baldwin serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $194,198.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Regino Suarez serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $194,110.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Sosarak Khon serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $193,988.
General Maintenance Supervisor/Fire Department
Ricky Horton Jr. holds the role of General Maintenance Supervisor at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $193,904.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Lewis Haskell serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $193,875.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Justin Lugo-Bugh holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $193,872.
Refrigeration Mechanic/Fire Department
Jerry Andoor holds the role of Refrigeration Mechanic at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $193,806.
Administrative Services Manager I/Fire Department
Yolanda Murillo works as a Administrative Services Manager I for Fire Department. Yolanda earned $193,785 in 2025.
Facilities Project Manager I/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Ismael Valenzuela serves as a Facilities Project Manager I. Their 2025 pay totaled $193,692.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Elle Quane works as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist for Fire Department. Elle earned $193,679 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Nolan Silvestri is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $193,500.
Administrative Services Manager I/Fire Department
Endelisa Maldonado is a Administrative Services Manager I at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $193,451.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Kiara Hageman works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Kiara earned $193,412 in 2025.
Forestry Assistant/Fire Department
Matthew Ermino holds the role of Forestry Assistant at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $193,385.
Forestry Assistant/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Leana Setian serves as a Forestry Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $193,347.
Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department
Rafael Flores works as a Fire Equipment Mechanic for Fire Department. Rafael earned $193,173 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Brien Hager works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Brien earned $193,135 in 2025.
Facilities Project Manager I/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Michael Graham serves as a Facilities Project Manager I. Their 2025 pay totaled $193,072.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Jeffrey Graf serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $192,909.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Hogan Inscore works as a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist for Fire Department. Hogan earned $192,879 in 2025.
Electrician/Fire Department
Van Nguyen works as a Electrician for Fire Department. Van earned $192,866 in 2025.
Fire Fighting Construct Equipment Oper/Fire Department
Christopher Funes holds the role of Fire Fighting Construct Equipment Oper at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $192,849.
Network Systems Administrator II/Fire Department
Muhammad Riaz works as a Network Systems Administrator II for Fire Department. Muhammad earned $192,750 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Richard O'Keefe serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $192,679.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joshua Mcneil is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $192,517.
Facilities Project Manager I/Fire Department
Cesar Velasquez works as a Facilities Project Manager I for Fire Department. Cesar earned $192,499 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Andrew Livingston works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Andrew earned $192,401 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Sho Fujiwara is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $191,993.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Dylan Cook is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $191,904.
Application Developer II/Fire Department
Jose Jimenez works as a Application Developer II for Fire Department. Jose earned $191,782 in 2025.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Kevin Ysais works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Kevin earned $191,721 in 2025.