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
Grant Smith works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Grant earned $184,180 in 2025.
Administrative Services Manager I/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Liz Richardson-Bentley serves as a Administrative Services Manager I. Their 2025 pay totaled $184,153.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Christopher Poptsis is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $184,087.
Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department
Julio Olivas is a Fire Equipment Mechanic at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $184,083.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Irvin Williams serves as a Fire Captain (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $184,025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Isaiah Cuahutle holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $183,915.
Hazardous Materials Specialist II/Fire Department
Miguel Echauri works as a Hazardous Materials Specialist II for Fire Department. Miguel earned $183,884 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Mateo Jordan serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $183,838.
Fire Dispatcher Specialist/Fire Department
Frank Deporto holds the role of Fire Dispatcher Specialist at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $183,546.
Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department
Alfredo Sanchez holds the role of Fire Equipment Mechanic at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $183,531.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Ryan Tobin serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $183,438.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Tyler Miller holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $183,323.
Senior Accounting Systems Technician/Fire Department
Rozik Mandani works as a Senior Accounting Systems Technician for Fire Department. Rozik earned $183,316 in 2025.
Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II/Fire Department
Richard Goldstein is a Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $183,300.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Daylan Perry serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $183,066.
Fire Equipment Mechanic/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Ray Gonzalez serves as a Fire Equipment Mechanic. Their 2025 pay totaled $182,787.
Management Analyst/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Diego Gonzalez serves as a Management Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $182,741.
Hazardous Materials Specialist II/Fire Department
Jiayang Hu works as a Hazardous Materials Specialist II for Fire Department. Jiayang earned $182,610 in 2025.
Fire Dispatcher II/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Maria Lincoln serves as a Fire Dispatcher II. Their 2025 pay totaled $182,580.
Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II/Fire Department
Alvaro Habet is a Fire Prevention Engineering Assistant II at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $182,522.
Supervisor's Deputy II, Unclassified/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Herlinda Chico serves as a Supervisor's Deputy II, Unclassified. Their 2025 pay totaled $182,497.